“Ocean County complaint alleges hazardous sidewalk caused severe injuries.”
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ – A Pennsylvania couple has filed a lawsuit against the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach, its public works department, and Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, alleging a dangerous sidewalk condition caused a fall that left one woman with serious and permanent injuries.
The complaint, filed in Ocean County Superior Court on March 23, stems from an August 5, 2025 incident at or near 300 Ocean Avenue, a busy area near the borough’s beachfront and boardwalk attractions. The plaintiffs, Carol McCoy and her husband Arthur McCoy, claim the area was negligently maintained, leading to the incident.
According to the filing, Carol McCoy was lawfully walking on the premises when she encountered what the lawsuit describes as a hazardous condition on the sidewalk.
Key Points
- Lawsuit filed against Point Pleasant Beach, DPW, and Jenkinson’s Boardwalk
- Plaintiff alleges fall caused by hazardous sidewalk condition near Ocean Avenue
- Case seeks damages for severe and permanent injuries and related losses
Lawsuit alleges negligent maintenance of public walkway
According to the complaint, the borough and associated entities were responsible for maintaining the area and ensuring it was safe for pedestrians. The lawsuit claims those responsibilities were not met.
The filing alleges the defendants “carelessly, negligently and recklessly maintained, controlled and supervised said premises so as to allow a hazardous condition to occur on the sidewalk,” which caused McCoy to fall.
The complaint names multiple defendants, including:
- Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
- Point Pleasant Beach Department of Public Works
- Jenkinson’s Boardwalk
- Additional unidentified parties listed as John Does
Each is accused of owning, operating, controlling, or maintaining the property where the fall occurred.
Plaintiff claims severe and lasting injuries
The lawsuit states that as a result of the fall, Carol McCoy sustained “severe and permanent injuries” that required medical attention and impacted her daily life.
“As a direct and proximate result of the negligence… this plaintiff underwent great pain and suffering, was forced to seek medical aid and attention, was prevented from attending to her usual business and was otherwise severely and permanently damaged,” the complaint states.
The filing does not specify the exact nature of the injuries but emphasizes their long-term impact.
Additional claim filed by husband for related damages
Arthur McCoy, the plaintiff’s husband, is also named in the lawsuit, asserting what is commonly referred to as a loss of consortium claim.
According to the complaint, he alleges he lost “the services, society and consortium” of his wife and incurred financial costs related to her medical care following the incident.
The lawsuit seeks damages, interest, and legal costs from all named defendants.
Case filed as jury trial demand
The complaint includes a demand for a jury trial and asserts multiple counts of negligence against each defendant, arguing they each played a role in maintaining the property where the incident occurred.
The case has been classified as a personal injury matter in Ocean County Superior Court and remains pending. No responses from the defendants have been filed publicly.
