An employee has filed a lawsuit claiming that inadequate maintenance and inspection at her workplace led to serious injuries when a metal structural bar fell from an office cubicle and struck her. The complaint was submitted by Jazmine Kelly on March 6, 2026, in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, naming Main Line Hospitals, Inc. and unidentified parties as defendants.
According to the complaint prepared by attorney Jared S. Zafran of Zafran Law Group, the incident occurred on March 25, 2024, at 240 N. Radnor Chester Road in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Kelly alleges that while performing her duties as an employee on the premises owned or operated by Main Line Hospitals, Inc., she was injured when a metal bar became loose or dislodged from a cubicle and fell onto her. The impact allegedly caused neck, back, and left shoulder injuries requiring medical treatment including injections.
The legal filing asserts that the defendants were responsible for regularly inspecting and maintaining the premises to ensure safety for employees and others present. It states: “At all times relevant and material hereto, Defendants…were…solely responsible for the periodic inspection, maintenance, discovery of defects, remediation, and/or reasonable safety of and/or on the premises.” Kelly claims that prior to her injury date, the office area was in “an unsafe, defective, hazardous and dangerous condition,” which posed an unreasonable risk to individuals like herself.
The complaint further alleges that Main Line Hospitals, Inc., along with three unknown individuals referred to as John Doe(s) 1-3 under Pennsylvania civil procedure rules due to their identities being unknown at this time, failed in their duty to inspect or repair the hazardous condition despite having actual or constructive notice of its existence. It is stated: “On and before March 25, 2024, the Defendant(s) had actual and/or constructive notice or knowledge of the condition described above…in sufficient time to have undertaken appropriate and necessary repairs.” Kelly contends that no adequate warnings were provided about the danger posed by the cubicle structure.
The lawsuit details multiple allegations of negligence against both named and unnamed defendants. These include permitting a dangerous condition to persist for an unreasonably long period before Kelly’s injury; failing to correct or warn about known hazards; neglecting proper inspection or repair; not placing warning signs; allowing hazardous conditions that resulted in injury; and not taking reasonable precautions against foreseeable risks.
As a result of these alleged failures by Main Line Hospitals, Inc. and John Doe(s) 1-3 acting individually or jointly through their agents or employees on site at the time of incident, Kelly claims she suffered “serious impairment of bodily function” with lasting pain that prevents her from attending fully to daily activities or work duties. She also cites ongoing financial losses due to medical expenses—both current and anticipated—and other costs related to rehabilitation services required because of her injuries.
Kelly maintains that she committed no act or omission contributing to her own injuries during this event: “Plaintiff…committed no act or omission that was a factual cause of their above resulting injuries…nor were they contributorily negligent nor did they assume the risk.” The complaint requests judgment against all defendants “individually, jointly, and/or severally” for an amount not exceeding $50,000 plus interest as well as costs associated with delay.
This matter is designated as requiring arbitration with an assessment of damages hearing scheduled as part of proceedings in Delaware County’s civil court system. Legal representation for Jazmine Kelly is provided by Jared S. Zafran of Zafran Law Group based in Philadelphia. The case reference number is PYFN3-YYYDT-CDA76-GFQC2.
Source: CV2026002114_Jazine_Kelly_v_Main_Line_Complaint_Delaware_County_Pennsylvania.pdf
