A Fayette County man is suing

Home Depot for an injury he suffered at the Fayette Pavilion store March

22.

Dieter H. Schmidt claims a

unrestrained piece of lumber struck him from above without warning, severing

a finger from his right hand.

The suit claims Home Depot

was negligent in failing to properly secure lumber in the area where Schmidt

was waiting for assistance when he was struck. The store did not use safety

restraining devices to secure the lumber, the suit claims.

Schmidt's wife Miriam is also

a plaintiff in the suit, as the couple claims the injury and resulting

recovery have damaged their marital relationship.

The Schmidts are also seeking

unspecified damages for permanent impairment, pain, bodily injury and

loss of wages and earning capacity.

Home Depot has not yet responded

to the suit, which was filed last week in Fayette County Superior Court.

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