A recent court filing has ignited a significant legal battle involving a Florida corporation and multiple associated entities. On July 18, 2024, Patricia Godfrey filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Morse Operations, Inc., and several related companies.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on July 23, 2020. Patricia Godfrey alleges that while she was lawfully on the premises located at 2800 South Federal Highway in Delray Beach, Florida, she slipped and fell due to a wet and slippery substance on the floor. According to the complaint, this hazardous condition was created by the employees or agents of Morse Operations, Inc., who failed to maintain a safe environment for business invitees like Godfrey.
Godfrey's lawsuit accuses Morse Operations, Inc., along with Brandon Auto Mall by Ed Morse LLC, BSYCBM LLC, EMAG Riviera Beach HON LLC, Global Protection Plan Inc., Insurco Insurance and Financial Services Inc., Morse Equipment Leasing LLC, Patti & Me LLC, EMAG Daytona HD LLC, EMAG Daytona Mainstreet LLC, MOI Daytona Hotel Prop LLC, MOI Daytona MS Prop LLC, and Teddy Morse’s Daytona HD LLC of negligence. The plaintiff claims these entities collectively owned and managed the premises where the accident took place. She asserts that they failed to maintain the property safely by not cleaning up hazardous substances or providing adequate warnings about potential dangers.
The complaint outlines several specific allegations of negligence against each defendant. These include allowing dangerous conditions to persist on the premises, failing to clean areas where slippery substances existed properly, not complying with applicable state and federal regulations regarding safety standards, neglecting to provide sufficient warnings about unsafe conditions to invitees like Godfrey and failing to inspect the premises adequately for hazards.
As a result of this alleged negligence, Godfrey claims she suffered severe and permanent injuries leading to substantial medical bills and other expenses. She also states that her injuries have caused physical and mental handicaps impairing her ability to lead a normal life. Additionally, she cites loss of income and earning capacity both in the past and future as part of her damages.
In her lawsuit, Godfrey seeks compensatory damages exceeding $50,000 exclusive of interest costs and attorney fees from each defendant. She demands judgment for these damages along with any further relief deemed appropriate by the court.
Representing Patricia Godfrey is Anthony Quackenbush from The Quackenbush Law Firm based in Fort Lauderdale.
The case is presided over by Judge Joseph Abruzzo under Case Number 502024CA006753XXXAMB Div: Al.