San Antonio, Texas – The family of a woman who tragically died after being struck by a low-hanging fiber optic cable in her front yard has initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against multiple companies involved. The suit, filed in state district court, alleges negligence on the part of the defendants, including telecommunications provider AT&T and its subcontractor.
Glenda Roth, 64, sustained severe head injuries on May 2 when a dumpster truck collided with the cable, causing it to whip through her yard and strike her directly. Following the accident, Roth was transported to Brooke Army Medical Center, where she underwent emergency surgery and spent nearly two weeks in the intensive care unit. Her daughter, Caroline Weeks, described the devastating moment when she saw her mother in the hospital, saying that the extent of the injuries made her unrecognizable.
After discussions with medical professionals, the family faced the heartbreaking choice of removing Roth from life support. Weeks recounted the emotional turmoil of the experience, reflecting on her mother’s ability to bring joy and significance to everyday moments. Roth succumbed to her injuries on May 15, and the Bexar County Medical Examiner has ruled her death a result of blunt force trauma to the head.
In the lawsuit, the Roth family is seeking over $1 million in damages. The complaint cites AT&T and Quest Utility Construction for allegedly installing the fiber optic line at a height below the regulatory standards outlined in the National Electrical Safety Code. Bill Roth, the victim’s husband, claimed he had previously alerted AT&T about the hazardous positioning of the cable prior to the incident.
HaulBrooke, the dumpster rental company whose truck caused the accident, is also named in the lawsuit. The complaint accuses its driver of operating the vehicle recklessly, failing to observe the low-hanging cable, and neglecting to take necessary precautions during the truck’s operation.
Brennen Jenkins, an attorney representing the Roth family, emphasized the collective responsibility of the involved parties in creating unsafe conditions that led to Glenda Roth’s tragic passing. He urged the community to be vigilant and report any similar hazards they may encounter, stressing the importance of preventing further incidents.
The companies named in the lawsuit have been contacted for comments. While a spokesperson for AT&T acknowledged receipt of the inquiry, there has been no formal response from Quest or HaulBrooke.
The aftermath of this tragedy highlights the critical nature of safety regulations regarding utility installations and the potential consequences of negligence. The Roth family’s heartbreaking experience serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of adherence to safety standards in the community.
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