A lawsuit has been filed alleging that negligent maintenance of a public sidewalk caused serious injuries to a pedestrian, raising questions about the responsibilities of both private property owners and municipal authorities for public safety. The complaint was submitted by Kim Griffin in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on March 10, 2026, naming Michael A. Savar, Michael J. Savar, Kim Graves, Keya Graves, Inc., and Darby Borough as defendants.
According to the court documents, Kim Griffin claims that on or about May 5, 2025, she was lawfully walking along the sidewalk located at 891-893 Main Street in Darby when she tripped and fell due to what is described as a dangerous and defective condition. The filing states that the sidewalk was uneven, broken, cracked, raised, and otherwise not level—a situation which allegedly resulted from long-term negligent maintenance by those responsible for the property.
The complaint outlines that each defendant had responsibility for either owning or maintaining the property and its adjacent sidewalk. Specifically, it asserts that “Defendants knew or should have known of the dangerous condition which existed on the sidewalk located on and/or in front of the property.” The document further claims that Darby Borough had both “power and authority to require installation and repair of the sidewalk under the care, custody, and control of additional Defendants,” but failed to do so.
The legal filing details several allegations against all named defendants: permitting or allowing hazardous conditions to persist after constructive notice; failing to warn pedestrians such as Griffin about these defects; not placing barricades or warnings at the site; neglecting repairs despite knowledge of danger; insufficient lighting; inadequate inspection practices; and general failure to maintain safe conditions. It also invokes legal principles such as exclusive control and res ipsa loquitor—suggesting negligence can be inferred from the circumstances themselves.
As a result of her fall on May 5, 2025, Griffin alleges she suffered significant injuries including a meniscus tear in her right knee, anterior cruciate ligament tear in her right knee, joint effusion in her right knee, internal derangement in her right knee, right knee sprain, left foot sprain, left ankle sprain, fracture of fifth metatarsal bone in her left foot—as well as severe shock to her nervous system. Some injuries are described as permanent or requiring surgical intervention. The complaint also notes possible cosmetic disfigurement and ongoing pain: “Plaintiff…has suffered great physical pain and mental anguish…all of which may continue in the future.” It further states that these injuries have resulted in loss of enjoyment of life’s pleasures and activities.
Griffin asserts that she did not contribute to causing her own injuries: “Plaintiff…in no manner contributed to the incident and injuries mentioned above,” arguing instead that they resulted solely from direct negligence by those responsible for maintaining the area.
The plaintiff is seeking judgment against all defendants individually or collectively for an amount exceeding $50,000. This sum is intended to cover medical expenses already incurred or anticipated due to permanent injury as well as compensation for pain and suffering.
Attorney Kevin P. Proud of Dion, Solomon & Shapiro LLC represents Kim Griffin in this matter. The case was filed under Docket No.: (not specified) with verification signed by A Griffin confirming accuracy based on information provided by counsel.
Source: CV2026002136_Kim_Griffin_v_Michael_Savar_Complaint_Delaware_County_Pennsylvania.pdf
