Plaintiff alleges negligence against educational institution following injury

Christopher Fleming has filed a lawsuit against Susquehanna University, alleging negligence after a fall on the university’s property left him with severe injuries. The complaint was filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, on February 20, 2026. Fleming accuses Susquehanna University of failing to maintain safe conditions on its campus, leading to his accident.

According to the details outlined in the case, Christopher Fleming attended a football game at Susquehanna University on September 6, 2024. Following the game, he and his fiancé joined other family members for a tailgate party in a nearby parking lot. In search of a restroom and acting reasonably by avoiding alcohol consumption, Fleming attempted to walk through a lightly wooded area between two parking lots. During this journey, he fell into an unseen ditch or ravine due to overgrown vegetation obscuring the hazard. This fall resulted in him losing consciousness and sustaining significant injuries including head trauma and fractures.

Fleming claims that Susquehanna University neglected its duty to ensure safe conditions for visitors like himself by not maintaining the grounds properly or providing adequate warnings about potential dangers. He asserts that the university should have foreseen such risks and taken preventive measures such as installing fencing or warning signs around hazardous areas. His complaint highlights multiple alleged failures by the university including inadequate maintenance of grassy areas and insufficient lighting which contributed to his accident.

The lawsuit seeks judgment against Susquehanna University for damages exceeding $50,000 along with interest, costs, and delay damages. Fleming argues that as a result of the university’s negligence, he has endured physical pain, mental anguish, medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term limitations on his physical abilities.

Representing Christopher Fleming is attorney Matthew J. Bilker from Eckell Sparks Levy Auerbach Monte Sloane Matthews & Auslander P.C., based in Media, Pennsylvania. The case is being overseen by judges at the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County under Case ID No.: Not Provided.