A shocking incident at a Palm Beach County theater has led to a lawsuit filed by an injured patron. Helen Brown, the plaintiff, filed a complaint on September 23, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against CB Theater Experience LLC, Excel Gardens LLC, and PBG ES Property Owner LLC. The case revolves around allegations of negligence after Brown was injured by a malfunctioning elevator door.
According to the complaint filed by Helen Brown through her attorney Ian Bressler of Ian Bressler Law P.A., the incident occurred on July 26, 2023. Brown claims she was walking into an elevator at CMX Downtown at The Gardens 16 when an automatic elevator door closed on her, knocking her down and causing significant injuries. The premises are owned and operated by CB Theater Experience LLC (CB), with Excel Gardens LLC (Excel) and PBG ES Property Owner LLC (PBG) also named as defendants due to their control over the location.
Brown alleges that all three defendants were negligent in maintaining their premises safely. She asserts that they failed to inspect for dangerous conditions or warn patrons about them. Specifically, she claims that the defendants knew or should have known about the malfunctioning elevator door but did nothing to remedy it or alert guests like herself to its dangers. "The Defendant negligently and carelessly failed to provide adequate warning," states the complaint.
The plaintiff further contends that as a direct result of this negligence, she has suffered from disability, disfigurement, pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of income and earning capacity, as well as various medical expenses. These damages are described as either permanent or continuing in nature.
In her lawsuit, Brown is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from each defendant—CB Theater Experience LLC, Excel Gardens LLC, and PBG ES Property Owner LLC—exclusive of interest and costs. She demands compensation for both past and future losses incurred due to her injuries. Additionally, she requests any other relief deemed reasonable by the court.
The legal representation for Helen Brown is provided by Ian Bressler Esq., while no specific attorneys for the defendants are mentioned in the document. The case is being presided over in Palm Beach County's judicial system under Case ID: 502024CA009108XXXAMB Div: AN.