In a dramatic turn of events, a slip and fall incident has led to a lawsuit seeking over $50,000 in damages. The complaint was filed by John and Ashley Culin on January 6, 2026, in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County against Matthew and Nicole Sigda. The plaintiffs allege negligence on the part of the defendants that resulted in significant injuries.
The case centers around an incident that occurred on January 19, 2024. John Culin, employed as a driver for United Parcel Service (UPS), was delivering a package to the Sigdas’ residence at 19 W. Bishop Hollow Road in Media, Pennsylvania. According to the complaint, while traversing the walkway to deliver the package, John slipped and fell on ice and snow that had accumulated on the property’s walkway. This fall allegedly resulted from the defendants’ failure to maintain their premises in a safe condition for business invitees like John.
The plaintiffs accuse Matthew and Nicole Sigda of several negligent acts: failing to inspect and clear their walkway of ice and snow, not providing adequate lighting or railings for safety, and permitting hazardous conditions to persist despite having ample time to address them after snowfall. As a result of this alleged negligence, John sustained severe injuries including fractures in his lumbar region and exacerbation of pre-existing conditions which have led to ongoing medical expenses and loss of income due to disability.
John’s wife, Ashley Culin, is also named as a plaintiff in the suit under Count II – Loss of Consortium. She claims that due to her husband’s injuries caused by the defendants’ negligence, she has suffered loss of companionship and support from her spouse.
The Culins are seeking compensation exceeding $50,000 for each count: John’s personal injury claim and Ashley’s loss of consortium claim. They argue that these damages are necessary to cover medical expenses incurred as well as future costs related to John’s continued treatment needs.
Representing the plaintiffs is Paul B. Himmel from Freedman & Lorry P.C., who emphasizes that this is not an arbitration case but one requiring an assessment of damages hearing. The complaint highlights serious allegations against Matthew and Nicole Sigda regarding their duty as property owners under premises liability laws.
As this case unfolds in court with jury trial demanded by plaintiffs’ counsel Paul B. Himmel Esq., it will be crucial for both parties involved – particularly defendants –to present compelling evidence either refuting or substantiating claims made about unsafe conditions leading up until January 19th when Mr.Culin sustained his unfortunate accident while performing job duties assigned through UPS delivery services within Media borough limits located inside Delaware county jurisdictional boundaries where civil action proceedings have been initiated formally through official channels available locally there too today still ongoing actively right now!
Paul B. Himmel represents the plaintiffs while no defense attorneys have been named yet; no judge has been assigned either but proceedings continue under Case ID: Not Provided.
Source: CV2026000112_John_Culin_v_Matthew_Sigda_Complaint_Delaware_County_Pennsylvania.pdf
