Katherine Hannon, as Personal Representative and Co-Administrator of the Estate of Justin Riegel vs. Concert Golf Management, LLC et al

Case Background

On May 13, 2022, Plaintiff Katherine Hannon, as the Personal Representative and Co-Administrator of the Estate of Justin Riegel, filed a wrongful death lawsuit under Pennsylvania's Wrongful Death and Survival Acts. Riegel, who died without a spouse, is survived by his infant son, HR, who is one of the beneficiaries in the case. The defendants in the case include several business entities. Concert Golf Management, LLC, a Delaware corporation, operated Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. It was joined by its affiliated entities, FC Golf GP II, LLC, Concert Philmont, LLC, and Concert Golf Partners Holdco, LLC, all of which had management oversight of the country club and its operations. (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Defendants Concert") Additionally, Comprehensive Golf Solutions, LLC, and Shreiner Tree Care Specialists, LLC, were named for their roles in the maintenance and care of the property. Shreiner, a Pennsylvania-based tree service company, had performed tree care work at the club, while Comprehensive provided golf course management services. Lastly, Green Golf & Turf, LLC, a Maryland corporation, also participated in the operations at Philmont Country Club. These defendants were collectively responsible for the management, maintenance, and oversight of the club, as well as the tree care that contributed to the circumstances surrounding the decedent’s death. The case was filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Judge Damaris Garcia presided over this case. [Case number: 220501260]

Cause

On June 3, 2020, Justin Riegel, a 38-year-old golf professional tragically lost his life while working at Philmont Country Club in Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania. That morning, a large sto