A lawsuit has been filed over allegations that an unsafe exterior staircase caused significant injuries to a visitor at a residential property, raising questions about property owner responsibilities and pedestrian safety. The complaint was submitted by Robert Firman in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 19, 2026, naming Michael Sieger and Lauren Matturo as defendants.
According to the court filing, Firman claims that on November 10, 2025, he slipped and fell while walking on the premises located at 181 Palmers Mill Road in Media, Pennsylvania. The suit alleges that the exterior staircase was dangerous and lacked an adequate handrail. Firman identifies himself as a business invitee at the time of the incident and asserts that Sieger and Matturo owned, maintained, managed, supervised, possessed, controlled, and were responsible for the property.
The complaint outlines several specific accusations against the defendants. It states that “at all times relevant hereto,” the staircase constituted “a dangerous and hazardous condition for pedestrians.” Firman alleges that Sieger and Matturo failed to warn individuals about this hazard or provide any warning signs regarding the risk. The suit further claims they did not properly construct, repair, or maintain the staircase to prevent such conditions.
In addition to structural concerns with the handrail, Firman asserts that leaves and debris were not cleared from the steps. He also alleges violations of various codes: “failing to properly perform its statutory, common law and ordinance duties, including complying with the International Residential Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, and the International Building Codes as it relates to the above acts of negligence.”
As a result of his fall, Firman reports suffering “severe and permanent injuries” including traumatic brain injury, concussion, tinnitus, hearing loss, neck injuries with radicular pain, internal injuries of an unknown nature at this time, severe aches and pains, mental anxiety and anguish. He claims these injuries have prevented him from attending to his usual daily activities both now and potentially into the future.
The plaintiff also contends he has incurred significant medical expenses already: “Plaintiff has been compelled to effectuate a cure for the aforesaid injuries [and] expend large sums of money for medicine and medical attention.” He anticipates further costs will be necessary moving forward due to ongoing treatment needs.
Firman’s complaint requests judgment in his favor against both defendants individually or together “in a sum in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) plus pre- and post-judgment interest and all other relief allowed by law.” The document indicates he is seeking compensation for physical pain as well as mental anguish experienced since his injury.
The legal action is being handled by attorney Raymond Tarnowski of Lundy Law LLP on behalf of Robert Firman. No judge’s name is listed in this portion of court records. The case was officially filed under identification number noted in documents processed by Delaware County’s Office of Judicial Support.
Source: CV2026002526_Havertown_v_Michael_Sieger_Complaint_Delaware_County_Pennsylvania.pdf
