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Laura Clery Pinned by 600‑Pound Refrigerator Plans Legal Action

She alleges improper installation left the appliance unsecured, a claim that raises questions about contractor liability and child safety.

Overview

  • Several weeks ago Clery says a 600‑pound refrigerator toppled onto her at home while her two young children were present and pinned her against a kitchen island.
  • She says she called 911 from her phone in her pocket, firefighters lifted the appliance off her, paramedics took her to a trauma center, and she was later released to recover at home with no broken bones reported.
  • Clery publicly accused the contractors who worked on the fridge of negligence and said she intends to sue, while her ex‑husband told readers the recent work left several mounting screws missing.
  • Her children, Alfie, 7, who is autistic, and Poppy, 5, witnessed the accident; Alfie reportedly ran outside and neither child was physically injured according to the accounts.
  • Clery shared photos and video of the rescue online and has faced mixed reaction from followers, and the case could prompt scrutiny of appliance installation practices if an independent inspection or lawsuit is filed.