A civil complaint alleges that a local business failed to properly maintain its parking lot during winter conditions, leading to a visitor suffering severe injuries after slipping on accumulated snow and ice. The complaint was filed by Theodore Sampson in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County on March 25, 2026, naming Hill Buick Inc. as the defendant.
According to the filing, Theodore Sampson claims he was lawfully present in the parking lot managed by Hill Buick Inc. at 3960 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on January 21, 2026. At approximately 2:00 pm that day, Sampson was securing a vehicle for transport off the property with authorization from the defendant when he slipped and fell due to what is described as “a highly defective and dangerous condition”—specifically uneven snow and ice that had not been cleared from the area.
The complaint outlines that Hill Buick Inc., as operator of the premises, was responsible for performing snow and ice removal duties in its parking lot at all relevant times. It states that “Defendant, HILL BUICK, INC., by and through its agents, servants, workman and employees was responsible to perform certain snow and ice removal duties…in its parking lot.” Sampson asserts he had no prior knowledge of any hazardous conditions present in the area where he fell and claims he was walking carefully at the time of the incident.
Sampson’s legal argument centers on allegations that Hill Buick Inc. failed to exercise reasonable care by not adequately inspecting or clearing dangerous accumulations of snow and ice from its property before allowing individuals such as himself onto the premises. The filing lists several points of alleged negligence including failure to warn visitors about hazardous conditions; failure to inspect at reasonable intervals; permitting unsafe conditions contrary to industry safety standards; disregarding applicable federal, state, and local laws; and acting contrary to established tort law standards adopted in Pennsylvania.
The complaint further details the extent of Sampson’s injuries resulting from his fall. He reports suffering “severe and permanent injuries to his body,” specifically citing a displaced intertrochanteric fracture of his right hip which required surgery involving placement of a compression screw into his right hip and leg. Additional effects described include aches, pains, mental anguish, nerve damage, limitation of motion believed to be permanent in nature, psychological distress, loss or impairment of earning capacity, ongoing medical expenses for treatment and rehabilitation, as well as disruption to daily activities.
Sampson is seeking monetary damages from Hill Buick Inc., demanding judgment “in an amount in excess of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars.” The suit requests compensation for physical injuries suffered; past and future medical costs; lost earnings or earning potential; pain and suffering; psychological harm; financial losses incurred or anticipated due to the accident; as well as general hindrance from attending usual activities.
The complaint was prepared by attorney James M.P. Turner Jr., Esquire of Furia and Turner LLC located at 120 E. State Street Media, PA 19063 (Identification No.: 39738). The case is designated as a major jury matter but does not specify a judge’s name within this document. The official filing date recorded by the Office of Judicial Support for Delaware County is March 25, 2026.
Source: CV2026002689_Theodore_Sampson_v_Hill_Buick_Complaint_Delaware_County_of_Pennsylvania.pdf
