In the Circuit Court of the 151 Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, plaintiff Yvonne Bell has filed a lawsuit against HomeGoods LLC, a foreign limited liability company. The case number is 502024CA003187XXXAMB Div: AH and was filed on April 5, 2024.
The lawsuit revolves around an incident that occurred on February 18, 2024, at a HomeGoods store located at 4405 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Bell alleges that she tripped over a metal bowl or display obstructed from her sight while navigating through the store's aisles. This accident allegedly resulted in permanent injury to Bell.
The plaintiff claims that HomeGoods negligently maintained its premises leading to her accident. She accuses the defendant of creating and allowing a hazardous condition to exist on its premises which caused her injury. She also claims that HomeGoods failed to inspect or adequately maintain the premises to prevent such accidents.
Bell is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 exclusive of costs, interest and attorneys’ fees. The actual value of her claim will be determined by a jury.