Jeanine Pirro Files $250,000 Lawsuit Against Hometown and Con Edison

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, has initiated a personal injury lawsuit against her hometown of Rye, New York, and the energy company Con Edison, seeking $250,000 in damages. The lawsuit stems from an incident on August 28, 2025, when Pirro allegedly tripped over a large wooden block that was embedded in and protruding from a steel plate covering an excavation on Boston Post Road, near the intersection of Purchase Street and Cross Street. According to the complaint filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Pirro sustained serious injuries, including bruises and contusions to her head, eye, face, and shoulder.

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The lawsuit claims that the hazardous condition was a direct result of Con Edison’s construction and excavation activities. Pirro's attorney, Albert J. Pirro Jr., asserts that the defendants failed to secure the construction site adequately for pedestrian traffic and did not restore the roadway to a safe condition. The complaint states that Pirro had no prior notice of the dangerous condition and could not have reasonably avoided it.

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Jeanine Pirro has chosen her ex-husband, Albert Pirro, to represent her in this lawsuit. Albert Pirro, who was previously convicted of conspiracy and tax evasion but received a pardon from former President Donald Trump, has a long history in the legal field and was married to Jeanine for over 40 years before their divorce in 2013.

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In a cross-complaint filed last month, attorneys for Con Edison denied the allegations made in Pirro's original complaint, suggesting that any injuries sustained were partly due to Pirro's own negligence. The defendants have not yet responded to the amended complaint.

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The lawsuit highlights the responsibilities of municipal and utility companies in maintaining safe public spaces. Pirro's claims of serious injuries and ongoing pain and suffering underscore the potential consequences of negligence in construction practices. The outcome of this case may set a precedent for similar lawsuits involving personal injuries related to public infrastructure.

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• “As a result of defendants’ negligence, Ms. Pirro was confined to bed, required medical attention and treatment, has suffered, and continues to experience pain and suffering, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, and economic damages.” — Albert J. Pirro Jr., Attorney for Jeanine Pirro

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• “Any injuries or damages which the plaintiff sustained were caused in whole or in part by the plaintiff’s negligence.” — Attorneys for Con Edison

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Pirro is requesting a judgment against the city of Rye and Con Edison, with the amount to be determined at trial but not less than $250,000. The case will proceed through the legal system, with further developments expected as both parties prepare for trial.

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