In a fiery legal clash, a construction worker, Eduardo Valdes, ignited a lawsuit against Delco Mini Mix LLC’s employer after sustaining chemical burns during a hazardous encounter with a custom concrete mix. The legal battle unfolds in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Delco Mini Mix’ employer burns lawsuit : Concrete Mix Sparks Chemical Inferno
On November 16, 2021, Valdes, diligently installing a sidewalk, fell victim to an unforeseen disaster. An unnamed employee of Delco Mini Mix LLC, the defendant, delivered an excessive amount of the concrete mix, claiming surplus from the delivery truck. The cascade of the noxious blend, described as “toxic water,” splashed onto Valdes’ pants, seeping into his skin unnoticed.
Delco Mini Mix’ employer burns lawsuit: A Harrowing Homecoming
Upon returning home, Valdes made a shocking discovery—both legs, scorched by the corrosive concoction, bore severe injuries. The emergency room visit that followed revealed the extent of the damage: third-degree burns, corrosion of the right knee, and a full-thickness chemical burn of the left knee, necessitating bilateral knee skin grafts. The toll extended beyond the physical, delving into realms of emotional and psychological distress.
Silence and Absence: Allegations Against Delco Mini Mix Worker
The lawsuit, filed by Valdes on Saturday, asserts that the Delco Mini Mix worker failed to issue a receipt and neglected to warn about the potential dangers of continuous contact with the concrete mixture. It alleges that the supplied concrete was defective and unreasonably dangerous, devoid of any cautionary indications about the peril of chemical burns resulting from prolonged skin exposure.
Ignorance or Negligence: Defendants Accused on Multiple Fronts
“The defendants… knew or should have known that customers would fail to understand the gravity of continuous contact,” states the lawsuit, pinning two claims each of negligence, strict liability, and breach of warranty against multiple defendants involved in placing the mixture into the stream of commerce.
Delco Mini Mix’ employer burns lawsuit : Valdes Aims for More Than Justice
In the pursuit of justice, Valdes seeks compensation exceeding $50,000 for damages, alongside interest and costs. The legal standoff raises questions about accountability, product safety, and the responsibility of those in the supply chain.
