Elizabeth Pollard family files wrongful death lawsuit over 2024 sinkhole death

6 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 30

The suit targets U.S. Steel and Union Restaurant's property owner in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, after Pollard, 64, was found 30 feet underground following a four-day recovery effort.
Lawyers say Pollard died from blunt force trauma after ground above the abandoned Marguerite Mine collapsed while she searched for her cat; her 5-year-old granddaughter was found unharmed in the nearby car.
The complaint alleges the mine owner and surface property owner knew the land was vulnerable after years of mining but failed to secure it or address collapse risks.

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