Route 6 Developers Win Sidewalk Fall Injury Lawsuit
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Case Background
Anthony Pelullo filed a premises liability lawsuit against Route 6 Developers, LLC, a Connecticut corporation. Pelullo, a resident of Farmington, brought the case in the Superior Court in Hartford.
Cause
The defendant owned and maintained the property where the incident occurred in Bristol, Connecticut. Pelullo, a business invitee, was walking toward the parking lot when he fell due to a broken and defective sidewalk. He alleged that the defendant knew or should have known about the hazardous condition.
Injury
Pelullo sustained multiple injuries, including pain and damage to his left knee. He experienced bilateral hand pain and bruising, along with abrasions to his left wrist. These injuries resulted in increased pain and overall suffering.
Damages
The injuries required medical treatment, and Pelullo anticipated additional care in the future. He faced financial obligations related to his treatment. The injuries also reduced his ability to enjoy leisure activities. He sought damages for these significant impacts.
Key Arguments and Proceedings
Legal representation
Plaintiff: Anthony Pelullo
Counsel for Plaintiff: Janis K. Malec
Defendant: Route 6 Developers, LLC
Counsel for Defendants: Cynthia M. Garraty
Claims
Anthony Pelullo sued Route 6 Developers, LLC for negligence after he fell on a broken sidewalk at 1196 Farmington Avenue in Bristol on December 3, 2020. He was lawfully on the property as a business invitee. Pelullo alleged that Route 6 failed to maintain the sidewalk, inspect for hazards, or warn visitors. He claimed the company knew, or should have known, about the defect but failed to repair or secure the area. As a result, he sustained injuries to his left knee, both hands, and wrist. He sought damages for medical expenses, ongoing pain, and diminished enjoyment of life.
Defense
Route 6 Developers, LLC denied liability in the premises liability lawsuit. They argued that they were not negligent in maintaining the property and did not cause Anthony Pelullo’s alleged injuries. The Defendants claimed that Pelullo was negligent in his own actions, asserting he failed to watch where he was walking and did not exercise reasonable caution or awareness of his surroundings. They contended that he failed to avoid the alleged hazardous condition and chose to navigate through an area he knew to be unsafe. The Defendants maintained that Pelullo did not take necessary precautions to protect himself and formally denied most of the specific allegations of negligence and injury presented in the complaint.
Jury Verdict
On April 9, 2025, the court ruled in favor of the Defendant, Route 6 Developers, LLC, in the premises liability lawsuit filed by Anthony Pelullo. They determined that the Defendants were not negligent in maintaining the premises where the incident occurred.