The plaintiff, whose work and personal life have been affected by the consequences, is engaged in a legal battle against the town halls of Mijas and Fuengirola, as both municipalities refuse to accept responsibility for the poor condition of the public road.

The incident occurred on September 17, 2024, when the woman, while walking with her family, stepped into a crack on the pedestrian crossing of La Union street, a border area between both municipalities. The fall caused a radius fracture that led to a complex regional pain syndrome, known as Sudek, leaving her with permanent damage to her right hand.

After the fall, the affected woman filed a claim with the Mijas Town Hall, which responded by stating that the street did not belong to its jurisdiction but to Fuengirola. Upon contacting the Fuengirola council, she received a similar response, creating a situation of 'negative competence conflict', as described by the victim's lawyer, Miguel Ángel Escalante.

The lawyer indicated that, given the lack of agreement and the persistence of the defect on the public road, he was forced to file a lawsuit against both administrations. The case has been admitted for processing in a court in Málaga, and a ruling establishing joint liability for both municipalities is expected.

The victim has expressed her powerlessness and sense of abandonment, lamenting that the town halls are playing a blame game while the problem persists. The crack, described as 'wide' and located in a high-traffic area, remains unrepaired two years after the accident, affecting numerous pedestrians, including the elderly.

Insurance companies have also contacted the affected party, suggesting a settlement for 'concurrent fault,' meaning attributing part of the responsibility to the victim for 'not looking.' However, the legal defense denounces that both town halls have refused any type of agreement.