A harrowing incident at a popular entertainment venue has led to a lawsuit, highlighting the potential dangers of electrical negligence. John Fariello filed a complaint on September 30, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Harbourside Place LLC and Allied Management Associates, LLC. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants' failure to maintain safe conditions at an amphitheater fountain resulted in severe injuries and emotional distress for Fariello.
The complaint details a series of events on October 22, 2023, when Fariello was visiting Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Florida. According to the filing, children playing near an interactive fountain received electrical shocks due to unsafe conditions allegedly created by the defendants. One child collapsed into electrified water, prompting an adult to attempt a rescue but was electrocuted himself. Fariello intervened to help and sustained electrical shocks that caused physical injuries and psychological trauma.
Fariello's legal team argues that Harbourside Place LLC and Allied Management Associates failed in their duty to ensure the safety of their premises. The lawsuit accuses them of negligence for not installing necessary safety features like Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) and for making unauthorized modifications to the fountain's electrical system without permits. The complaint highlights that these actions deviated from approved design plans and violated local building codes.
"Harbourside Place is marketed as a premier destination," states the complaint, emphasizing its role as a community hub for entertainment and leisure activities. Yet, according to Fariello's allegations, this reputation belies serious lapses in safety protocols that put visitors at risk. The lawsuit claims that both companies were aware or should have been aware of these hazardous conditions but failed to take corrective measures or provide adequate warnings.
Fariello seeks compensatory damages exceeding $50,000 for his injuries and emotional distress caused by witnessing others being electrocuted while attempting rescue efforts. Additionally, he reserves the right to pursue punitive damages upon meeting statutory requirements. His attorney, Gregory Huber of Zele Huber Trial Attorneys P.A., emphasizes the lasting impact on Fariello's life due to this traumatic experience.
The case ID is: 502024CA009401 XXXAMB Div: AF.