Former student sues LCCC over hand injury
By Aerin Curtis, Wyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne | |
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In the recently filed lawsuit in
He is suing the school for not maintaining safe machinery and equipment operated in classes in
"Defendants, including, but not limited to, defendant (instructor
The suit is against members of the LCCC Board of Trustees, college president
Plemens, a
Because he "enjoyed working with his hands, he and his (
He was taking part in a welding class when the injury occurred.
A machine used in the class amputated the tips of two fingers on his left hand and caused permanent injury to the hand, according to court documents.
Plemens "continues to experience numbness, pain and discomfort in his injured extremities and has difficulty grasping small or fine objects with his injured hand," according to court documents.
According to the lawsuit, Plemens says that a mechanical power press used in the class was missing the safety feature that would have protected his hand. And the college should be responsible for damages caused by the metal cutting machine, the lawsuit says.
The instructors should have acted with "reasonable care" to not place students in a "dangerous and compromised situation," according to court documents.
Additionally, the lawsuit says the college failed to properly train employees regarding safety procure on the machine, according to court documents.
A previous claim was filed with the college in
That claim asked for
The lawsuit is asking for coverage of several items, including medical expenses; loss of earning capacity; permanent physical impairment; emotional distress; shock, fright and worry; discrimination and attorney fees.
After the incident, Plemens contacted the school's insurance administrator and was told that the school does not cover student injuries.
A visit by the
"The nature of
LCCC lawyer
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