A woman is seeking justice after a dining experience turned into a nightmare. Meaghan Simpson filed a complaint on August 20, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, LLC.
Simpson alleges that on May 18, 2023, she was lawfully present at Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar as a business invitee when she slipped and fell due to an unreasonably slippery greasy substance on the floor near the hibachi table. The lawsuit claims that Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar failed to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition, leading to her injuries. According to the complaint, "the Defendant failed to properly maintain and examine the floors to make sure they were safe and free from slippery-greasy substances."
The plaintiff asserts that Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar had a duty to ensure the safety of its patrons but negligently failed in several ways. The complaint details multiple points of negligence: failing to maintain and inspect the floors adequately, not exercising reasonable care in maintaining the premises, and neglecting to warn patrons about dangerous conditions. It further alleges that this hazardous condition was regular and ongoing, suggesting that the defendant should have been aware of it.
As a result of this incident, Simpson claims she has incurred medical bills and suffered severe physical pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, loss of capacity for enjoyment of life, expenses related to hospitalization and medical care, aggravation of preexisting injuries if any existed before this incident, and loss of earning capacity. The complaint emphasizes that these injuries are permanent within a reasonable degree of medical probability and will continue affecting her life.
Simpson is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 for her injuries along with costs associated with the lawsuit. She also demands a trial by jury for all issues triable by right.
Representing Meaghan Simpson are attorneys whose names were not provided in the document.
The Case Number is 502024CA007872XXXAMB Div: AD.