RYE, N.Y. (AP) — Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, has filed a $250,000 negligence lawsuit against her suburban hometown north of New York City and a power utility after claiming she tripped and fell while out walking.
Pirro said she tripped over a large wooden block protruding from a steel plate in a roadway on Aug. 28 in the Westchester County city of Rye, just weeks after she was confirmed as the Trump administration’s top prosecutor for the District of Columbia. The plate was covering excavation related to gas-main work for Consolidated Edison, according to an amended complaint filed Wednesday in state court.
The lawsuit details the injuries Pirro sustained, including bruises and contusions to her head, eye, face, and shoulder, along with pain, discomfort, and limitations in movement. 74 years old, Pirro was reportedly confined to bed and required medical attention following the incident.
Both Con Ed and the city have declined to comment on the ongoing litigation. However, Rye's attorney filed a motion to dismiss the claim, arguing that there was no negligence involved since the area was not a designated pedestrian walkway. Con Ed also contended that any dangers were apparent and open.
Pirro has held various prominent positions in public service, including as a judge and the district attorney for Westchester County.
Pirro said she tripped over a large wooden block protruding from a steel plate in a roadway on Aug. 28 in the Westchester County city of Rye, just weeks after she was confirmed as the Trump administration’s top prosecutor for the District of Columbia. The plate was covering excavation related to gas-main work for Consolidated Edison, according to an amended complaint filed Wednesday in state court.
The lawsuit details the injuries Pirro sustained, including bruises and contusions to her head, eye, face, and shoulder, along with pain, discomfort, and limitations in movement. 74 years old, Pirro was reportedly confined to bed and required medical attention following the incident.
Both Con Ed and the city have declined to comment on the ongoing litigation. However, Rye's attorney filed a motion to dismiss the claim, arguing that there was no negligence involved since the area was not a designated pedestrian walkway. Con Ed also contended that any dangers were apparent and open.
Pirro has held various prominent positions in public service, including as a judge and the district attorney for Westchester County.
