Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN)
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has filed a suit
against the Federal Capital Development Authority, seeking N100m damages
for the injuries he allegedly sustained when he fell into an uncovered
manhole on the street of Abuja.
In the suit, marked, CV/0248/17, Falana claimed to have on October
27 fallen into a manhole while walking along the Shehu Shagari Way,
Maitama District, Abuja.
According to him, the fall left him with a sprain to his right knee
when he fell into the uncovered manhole. He was forced to undergo a
series of medical procedures, which caused him severe pain as well as
physical, psychological and emotional trauma.
He said he now had to endure carrying a POP cast about and walking
with the aid of crutches for at least four weeks, subject to his
doctor’s advice.
He said apart from the fact that the accident disrupted his
business, he had to pay N209,580 as medical bill at the National
Hospital, Abuja where he was rushed to and admitted.
Falana is seeking a court declaration that the FCDA failed in its
responsibility of either ensuring that the manhole was properly covered
up or putting up a caution sign to warn road users.
“The defendant ought to know that leaving a manhole open in the
middle of the road was dangerous for all road users, especially
pedestrians.
“The defendant owes the plaintiff a duty of care to ensure his
safety while walking on Sheu Shagari Way, Maitama District, Abuja.
“The plaintiff specifically avers that he experiences severe
and excruciating pain when he is walking from one point to the other.
“The plaintiff avers that the defendant’s negligence caused the accident which led to the severe sprain on his right knee."
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