Case Background

On February 16, 2021, Randy Zingo had been seated inside the premises of a business located at 218 Harborview Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut. While he sat at a table as a business invitee, a large ceiling light fixture broke free and fell, striking him directly on the head. The property was owned by ERT Harborview, LLC and operated by Harborview Market, LLC. Zingo filed suit against both entities, alleging that the incident occurred due to negligent maintenance of the property.

Cause

Zingo filed a two-count complaint alleging negligence. In Count One, he named ERT Harborview, LLC, claiming the company had owned, controlled, and maintained the property and failed to ensure that the ceiling fixture was properly secured. In Count Two, he made similar allegations against Harborview Market, LLC, asserting that it had operated and managed the interior space and shared the same responsibility to keep the premises safe. Zingo argued that both Defendants knew or should have known the light fixture posed a hazard and failed to act on it.

Injury

According to Zingo, the falling light caused significant and possibly permanent injuries. He reported trauma to his cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as pain in his right shoulder. He also experienced frequent headaches and developed radiculopathy—a condition