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BBC News
30-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Chelmsford woman awarded £250k after ceiling collapse on her
A woman has been awarded £250,000 from a county council after she suffered serious injuries when the ceiling of a family centre collapsed on her. Susan Williams, from Chelmsford, was teaching in Essex in 2016, when the ceiling gave way and landed on her head. In 2021 another ceiling fell down, close to her, causing her distress. Ison Harrison, her solicitors, said the incidents led to "a long period of medical treatment and life-altering consequences". Essex County Council said: "We are very sorry for what happened to Ms Williams and accepted responsibility at a very early stage in these proceedings." The solicitors said Ms Williams had been sitting in a chair in Writtewick Family Centre, Chelmsford, in 2016, when a large section of the ceiling suddenly gave way, falling directly on to her head. The family centre practitioner had multiple injuries, including lacerations that needed stitches, concussion, neck and shoulder pain, cuts and bruises and long-term psychological trauma, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. She was later diagnosed with post-traumatic fibromyalgia by a consultant rheumatologist, which was confirmed by pain specialists. She returned to work, initially on reduced hours, but the "symptoms persisted and significantly affected her mobility and quality of life", Ison Harrison added. Then in 2021, a section of the ceiling collapsed and "narrowly missed her" at the New Family Centre on the county hall site in Chelmsford. This retriggered Ms Williams' symptoms and "led to severe psychological distress, ultimately resulting in her being medically retired at the age of 58". The solicitors said the council "vigorously defended the case for over eight years". It added that the council eventually admitted liability for the initial incident, but denied the extent of the Williams' solicitor Diane Askwith said: "It is such a shame it took so long. "The council's behaviour has been, at the very least, disappointing — arguing at every stage, even in the face of clear medical evidence."Ms Williams was injured through no fault of her own and lost a career she loved."The council said: "When agreeing compensation, we must always make sure the compensation claimed is justified. "Unfortunately, there was a dispute about how much compensation was due."We are pleased that ultimately we were able to agree an amount of compensation which we felt was justified." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Movie Theater Ceiling Collapses During 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' Screening
A movie theater ceiling collapsed at Cinema Ocho in La Plata, Argentina, during a screening of Final Destination: Bloodlines On May 19, Fiamma Villaverde was with her 11-year-old-daughter and a friend when the ceiling fell on top of her 'Imagine if they hit my daughter in the head?' she told InfobaeTheatergoers were in for an unfortunate surprise during a recent screening of supernatural horror film Final Destination: Bloodlines. On May 19, Fiamma Villaverde, 29, went to see the new movie at Cinema Ocho in La Plata, Argentina, with her 11-year-old-daughter and a friend, according to the Argentine news outlet Infobae. However, when she sat down to watch the sixth flick in the popular Final Destination franchise — which follows a group of people who die in a series of gruesome deaths after narrowly surviving a catastrophic event — a portion of the ceiling in the theater fell on top of her. Villaverde told the outlet that toward the end of the movie, she heard "a really loud noise" in the theater: "At first, we thought it was part of the movie, because we were so involved; but then a huge piece fell on me." Fortunately, the collapsed ceiling "didn't hit my head because I was leaning slightly over the armrest," she explained. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Villaverde asked for a refund for her ticket while waiting for an ambulance. She also said the theater manager asked her, "How do you want to fix this?" and she said she was going to "file a complaint." The patron then expressed concern for her daughter, saying, "Imagine if they hit my daughter in the head?" PEOPLE reached out to Cinema Ocho for additional information on Sunday, May 25, but did not immediately hear back. Villaverde, who sustained bruises after the ceiling fell on top of her, said she needed to get an X-ray at the hospital following incident. She added that she hasn't "been able to go to work for days." She noted that she was not initially planning on going to the movies that day — but decided to go to celebrate her birthday. "I have a hard time being in crowded places," the woman said. "I haven't been to the movies in years. I went because it was my birthday, and look what happened to me." Villaverde said she has gotten in touch with a lawyer. Final Destination: Bloodlines arrived in theaters on May 16. The movie was released 14 years after the previous installment in 2011. The flick follows Iris (Brec Bassinger) as she saves everyone dining at a high-rise restaurant after a premonition, which causes consequences for her descendants. Bloodlines broke the record for 'the oldest person ever on fire, on camera,' according to an Entertainment Weekly interview with director Zach Lipovsky, who said Yvette Ferguson, a 71-year-old former actress and stuntwoman, was brought out of retirement for the movie's opening scene. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Movie Theater Ceiling Collapses During 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' Screening
A movie theater ceiling collapsed at Cinema Ocho in La Plata, Argentina, during a screening of Final Destination: Bloodlines On May 19, Fiamma Villaverde was with her 11-year-old-daughter and a friend when the ceiling fell on top of her 'Imagine if they hit my daughter in the head?' she told InfobaeTheatergoers were in for an unfortunate surprise during a recent screening of supernatural horror film Final Destination: Bloodlines. On May 19, Fiamma Villaverde, 29, went to see the new movie at Cinema Ocho in La Plata, Argentina, with her 11-year-old-daughter and a friend, according to the Argentine news outlet Infobae. However, when she sat down to watch the sixth flick in the popular Final Destination franchise — which follows a group of people who die in a series of gruesome deaths after narrowly surviving a catastrophic event — a portion of the ceiling in the theater fell on top of her. Villaverde told the outlet that toward the end of the movie, she heard "a really loud noise" in the theater: "At first, we thought it was part of the movie, because we were so involved; but then a huge piece fell on me." Fortunately, the collapsed ceiling "didn't hit my head because I was leaning slightly over the armrest," she explained. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Villaverde asked for a refund for her ticket while waiting for an ambulance. She also said the theater manager asked her, "How do you want to fix this?" and she said she was going to "file a complaint." The patron then expressed concern for her daughter, saying, "Imagine if they hit my daughter in the head?" PEOPLE reached out to Cinema Ocho for additional information on Sunday, May 25, but did not immediately hear back. Villaverde, who sustained bruises after the ceiling fell on top of her, said she needed to get an X-ray at the hospital following incident. She added that she hasn't "been able to go to work for days." She noted that she was not initially planning on going to the movies that day — but decided to go to celebrate her birthday. "I have a hard time being in crowded places," the woman said. "I haven't been to the movies in years. I went because it was my birthday, and look what happened to me." Villaverde said she has gotten in touch with a lawyer. Final Destination: Bloodlines arrived in theaters on May 16. The movie was released 14 years after the previous installment in 2011. The flick follows Iris (Brec Bassinger) as she saves everyone dining at a high-rise restaurant after a premonition, which causes consequences for her descendants. Bloodlines broke the record for 'the oldest person ever on fire, on camera,' according to an Entertainment Weekly interview with director Zach Lipovsky, who said Yvette Ferguson, a 71-year-old former actress and stuntwoman, was brought out of retirement for the movie's opening scene. Read the original article on People
CBS News
15-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Ceiling collapse forces woman out of her West View apartment
A ceiling collapse has forced a renter out of her apartment in West View. According to the renter, Jamie West, property management told her it was a top priority to get this addressed. Weeks later, she just wants out of her lease. West moved into her West View apartment at the corner of Princeton and Center avenues on March 1. Then on April 20, she noticed her kitchen ceiling sagging. "We were afraid to budge it. It looked like it was gonna fall," West said. West took pictures and sent them to her property manager. She told West to reach out to the fire department. They found holes and cracks in the wood above the drop ceiling, according to West. "He goes, 'Ma'am, I urge you to pack a bag. We are deeming this unsafe to live here, and you need to go,'" West said. West started living with a friend not too far away, but she's afraid to go back. Her brother, who has disabilities, comes over to visit, and West is worried about what could happen. "I want him to be able to come over and enjoy the outside with me, to feel comfortable in my home," West said. According to West, her property management is not consistent with responses. The answer she is receiving is that they are looking for a contractor. Currently, her apartment's power is still out. "They keep saying the electric can go back on. But if that's the case, why can't it go back on?" West said about her situation. West just wants to move out and move on. She worries about the potential for mold, and some of the wood breaks off when she touches it. "I'll be out of your hair. You do what you've got to do, and I'll be on my way to finding a new place to live," she said. KDKA reached out to the number West provided for her property manager. According to county records, the building is owned by Hillvale Properties LLC.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Ceiling collapses at NH elementary school
Students at a New Hampshire elementary school narrowly avoided disaster just before a ceiling in one of their classroom's collapsed on Friday morning. The Wolfeboro Fire Department says they received a report around 10:30 a.m. of a sagging ceiling and light fixtures falling down in a second floor classroom at the Carpenter School. Shortly after firefighters arrived, the entire ceiling collapsed in the classroom. All children were evacuated in a calm, safe, and expediated manner, according to officials. "The situational awareness and quick actions of the Carpenter staff prevented any injuries from occurring," the fire department wrote in a social media post. The cause of the collapse remains under investigation. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
