Oregon Woman Sues University after Falling Through Window Asleep

July 30, 2015

An Oregon State University student is suing a Eugene property management company after she fell from a third-story window while asleep.

The Register-Guard reported that Shelbi Macholz filed a lawsuit this week seeking $230,000 from Principle Property management to cover her medical expenses and other damages related to her pain and suffering.

Macholz says the company should have warned tenants of the fully opening third-story windows and that they neglected to install window bars.

lawsuitOfficials with the property management firm did not return telephone messages requesting comment on the lawsuit.

The lawsuit states that on July 27, 2014 Macholz went to sleep on her boyfriend’s bed near the open window. While still asleep, she managed to fall from the window. She suffered broken bones including her spine and pelvis.

Topics Lawsuits Education Universities Oregon

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  • August 4, 2015 at 2:41 pm
    Oregon agent says:
    That was Oregon State. At the U of O, they would simply surround the building with mattresses, serving a dual purpose. A place to crash when your too drunk to get in the build... read more
  • July 31, 2015 at 6:00 pm
    Agent says:
    Unfortunately Baxtor, if bars were on the window, the university would be sued as well since they couldn't escape if a fire broke out. The left coast is famous for this kind ... read more
  • July 31, 2015 at 4:18 pm
    Baxtor says:
    Yes all windows above two stories should have bars, all bicycles should have four wheels and a roll cage, all shoes with strings should have a clip to keep the laces from unty... read more

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