Jeanine Pirro Files $250,000 Personal Injury Lawsuit Against Hometown with Ex-Husband as Attorney
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and a former Fox News host, has initiated a $250,000 personal injury lawsuit against her hometown of Rye, New York, and the utility company ConEdison. In a notable twist, her ex-husband, Albert Pirro, is serving as her legal representative in the case.
Details of the Incident and Legal Claims
The lawsuit, filed in 2026, alleges that in August 2025, Pirro tripped and fell over a large wooden block in Rye, a town located approximately 30 miles from Manhattan. According to the legal documents, this block was associated with ConEdison's construction activities and is described as a hazardous, defective, dangerous, and unsafe condition.
The suit claims that as a result of this fall, Pirro sustained serious personal injuries, including bruises and contusions to her head, eye, face, and shoulder areas. It further states that she was confined to bed and suffered a significant loss of enjoyment of life, impacting her daily activities and well-being.
Background and Timing of the Fall
This incident occurred shortly after the Senate confirmed Pirro as the capital's top prosecutor with a 50-45 vote, highlighting a challenging period in her professional life. The lawsuit seeks $250,000 in damages to compensate for the physical and emotional toll of the accident.
Albert Pirro, who divorced Jeanine in 2013, is representing her in this legal matter. His involvement is particularly noteworthy given his past legal issues; he was convicted of conspiracy and tax evasion in 2000 and later pardoned by President Donald Trump in January 2021, just minutes before Trump left office. At the time of the pardon, Albert Pirro expressed gratitude, noting it allowed him to re-engage with public companies after two decades.
Pirro's Ties to the Area and Response from Parties
Jeanine Pirro has deep-rooted connections to the Westchester County area, having served as a judge in a county court and as the district attorney from 1991 to 2005. She owns a home in Rye and commutes back there on weekends, according to reports from The New York Times.
When contacted for comment, representatives for Pirro, Con Edison, and the city of Rye all declined to provide statements on the ongoing lawsuit, leaving the legal proceedings to unfold in court.
This case brings together elements of personal injury law, high-profile political figures, and familial legal dynamics, making it a closely watched development in both legal and media circles.
