Patricia Leboon, a legally blind resident of Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, has filed a lawsuit against multiple defendants following a fall on a public sidewalk that left her with significant injuries. The complaint was filed by attorney David M. Simon from the law firm Dashevsky, Horwitz, Kuhn, Novello & Shorr, P.C., in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County on October 31, 2025. The defendants named in the suit include Roosevelt Castro and Marlegnne Castro, the Borough of Ridley Park, Delaware County, and two unidentified parties referred to as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2.
The incident at the heart of this case occurred on December 4, 2023. According to the complaint, Patricia Leboon was walking with her white cane when she tripped over branches and debris on the sidewalk adjacent to the property owned by Roosevelt and Marlegnne Castro. The plaintiff claims that these hazardous conditions were due to negligent maintenance by the Castros and possibly exacerbated by tree servicing conducted by unidentified contractors or employees—referred to as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2—hired for maintenance work at the premises.
The lawsuit alleges that all defendants had a duty to maintain safe conditions on the sidewalk but failed to do so. This negligence purportedly resulted in Patricia Leboon suffering injuries to her limbs, body, and head. Furthermore, she claims ongoing physical pain and emotional distress stemming from this incident. The complaint outlines several counts against each defendant group for failing to inspect or correct dangerous conditions and not providing adequate warnings about potential hazards.
In addition to seeking damages for her injuries and suffering—which includes permanent loss of bodily function—the plaintiff is also pursuing compensation for medical expenses incurred as a result of her fall. She asserts that these costs exceed $1,500 under the Political Subdivision Tort Act (42 Pa.C.S. § 8541 et seq.). Her husband, Peter Leboon, is also listed as a plaintiff in this case; he seeks damages for loss of companionship and support due to his wife’s injuries.
The plaintiffs are demanding judgment against all defendants jointly or severally in an amount exceeding $50,000 plus interest and costs. They argue that their claims are supported by evidence showing negligence on part of each defendant involved.
Attorney David M. Simon represents Patricia Leboon in this matter while it remains unclear who will represent any defense parties yet identified publicly within court records related directly back towards proceedings initiated here today before Judge presiding over current docket assigned Case ID: OCTOBER TERM 2025 NO.
Source: CV2025010188_Patricia_Leboon_v_Roosevelt_Castro_Complaint_Delaware_County_Pennsylvania.pdf
