A Connecticut man is suing his local borough after he says he fell off a defective swing set.

Edward Negron, Jr., now 30, claims that in 2009 he was seriously injured on a swing set at Western Elementary School in Naugatuck. Negron's lawsuit states the swing came free of an eyebolt, causing him to fall to the ground, resulting in a fractured left ankle and leg. In addition to financial losses from medical bills and from being out of work due the incident, Negron alleges he has suffered physical and emotional pain. He is seeking at least $15,000 in damages.

At the recommendation of the borough's insurance provider, borough education officials will install signs at school playgrounds that specify how old a person should be to use the playscape. The cost of the signs, plus other improvements, is estimated at $20,000.

According to news reports, borough officials said they do not comment on pending litigation.

—Source: mycitizensnews.com