FORT LAUDERDALE — A New Jersey resident is suing the City of Deerfield Beach, alleging negligence.
Carolyn McEvoy filed a complaint July 13 in the Broward Circuit Court, alleging that the city failed to follow applicable safety guidelines and regulations.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on March 19, 2015, while she was a participant of a Zumba class on the wood-planked boardwalk at SE 21st Way in Deerfield Beach, owned and operated by the defendant, she was caused to trip and fall as a result of a defective raised plank. As a result of defendant's negligence in the maintenance of the public area, the plaintiff allegedly suffered bodily injury, pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, scarring, mental anguish, loss of earnings, and aggravation of a pre-existing condition.
The plaintiff holds the City of Deerfield Beach responsible because the defendant allegedly failed to properly design, construct, maintain and inspect the boardwalk area; failed to protect its invitees from known hazards; and failed to place caution or warning signs.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury; and seeks a judgment against the defendant for damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of costs, interest and attorney's fees. She is represented by Eiman Sharmin and Brooke Sharmin of Sharmin & Sharmin PA in Lake Worth.
Broward Circuit Court case number CACE-18-016827