A lawsuit has been filed against a prominent hotel in Palm Beach County, alleging negligence that resulted in severe injuries to a guest. Tazewell Collins lodged the complaint against D R Palm Beach, Inc., doing business as Best Western Palm Beach Lakes, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, on August 7, 2024.
According to the complaint, Tazewell Collins was walking through the parking lot of Best Western Palm Beach Lakes on August 1, 2023, when he tripped over rebar protruding from the ground. Collins claims that he was a guest or invitee at the time and was conducting himself in a reasonable manner. The lawsuit asserts that the hotel had a duty of care to maintain its premises in a safe condition and to inspect for any dangerous conditions. It further alleges that the hotel failed to warn guests about or remedy this hazardous situation.
The plaintiff argues that the hotel knew or should have known about the rebar sticking out of the ground but did nothing to fix it or alert patrons. "The Defendant negligently and carelessly maintained its premises," states Collins' complaint. He accuses Best Western Palm Beach Lakes of failing to keep its property safe and misleading him into believing that the area was secure when it was not.
As a result of this alleged negligence, Collins claims he has suffered significant physical and emotional harm. The complaint details various damages including disability, disfigurement, pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of capacity for enjoyment of life, loss of income and earning capacity, as well as medical expenses related to hospitalization and therapy. These losses are described as either permanent or continuing.
Collins is seeking judgment against D R Palm Beach Inc., demanding an amount exceeding $50,000 exclusive of interest and costs. Additionally, he requests any other relief deemed reasonable by the court. A jury trial has also been demanded for all triable issues.
Representing Tazewell Collins is Ian Bressler from Ian Bressler Law P.A., located at Lake Worth Road in Lake Worth, Florida.
The Case Number is 502024CA007434XXXAMB Div: AJ.