Texting Teen Falls Down NYC Manhole; Will Sue City?

July 12, 2009 1:42 p.m. EST

Staten Island, NY (AHN) - A teen in New York City fell down a manhole while she was sending a text message on her cell phone.

Alexa Longueira was about to send a text t a friend when she fell down the open manhole on Staten Island, she told local reporters.

The girls suffered only mild cuts and bruises.

The girl's family said they are planning to file a lawsuit against the city.

Her mother said workers told her they left the manhole uncovered and unattended for only seconds while they went to get cones from their truck.

The city's Department of Environmental Protection said it was investigating the incident.