Rita Carla Riva has filed a lawsuit against Ronickel Placius and the City of Boca Raton in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida. The case ID is 502024CA003800XXXAMB Div: AE and was filed on April 23, 2024. The complaint seeks money damages for an automobile accident that occurred on May 25, 2023.
Riva, represented by her attorney, alleges that Placius, an employee of the City of Boca Raton, negligently operated a motor vehicle resulting in a collision with her car. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,001 exclusive of interest, attorney’s fees and court costs.
The accident resulted in grievous bodily injuries to Riva leading to pain and suffering, disability, loss of capacity for enjoyment of life and expenses related to hospitalization and medical care. The defendant's negligence is cited as the direct cause of these damages.
Riva is seeking a jury trial for determination of the final amount of damages. She has fulfilled all conditions precedent including complying with notice and pre-suit requirements as per section 768.28.