In a gripping legal battle unfolding in Palm Beach County, Florida, a man has filed a lawsuit against a major retail corporation following an alleged slip-and-fall incident. Joseph Menard, the plaintiff, lodged his complaint against Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. and an individual identified as John Doe on October 15, 2024, at the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on November 19, 2023, when Menard claims he slipped on a slippery substance while visiting a Home Depot store located at 5750 Jog Rd in Lake Worth. According to the complaint, Menard was present on the premises as a guest or invitee and asserts that he conducted himself with due care for his safety. The lawsuit alleges that Home Depot failed in its duty to maintain safe conditions for its patrons by not inspecting or warning about hazardous conditions such as the slippery floor. "The Defendant knew or should have known of the dangerous condition," reads the complaint, highlighting what Menard's legal team describes as negligence.
Menard accuses Home Depot of several negligent acts including improper maintenance and inspection of their premises which resulted in unsafe conditions. He further contends that Home Depot's actions were careless as they either failed to remedy the hazard or misrepresented the area as safe. As a result of this alleged negligence, Menard claims to have suffered various injuries leading to disability, disfigurement, pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of income and earning capacity among other damages.
In addition to targeting Home Depot as an entity, Menard's lawsuit also names John Doe—the store manager—as a defendant. The complaint holds Doe accountable for failing to correct the dangerous condition within the store premises. Similar to his claims against Home Depot, Menard argues that Doe's negligence directly contributed to his injuries and subsequent losses.
Menard is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from both defendants for past and future suffering related to physical injuries and financial losses incurred due to medical expenses and diminished quality of life. His attorney has formally requested a jury trial for all issues deemed triable by right.
Representing Joseph Menard is Ian Bressler from Jan Bressler Law P.A., while details regarding representation for Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., and John Doe remain undisclosed at this time. The case is presided over by judges within Palm Beach County under Case Number: 502024CA009879XXXAMB Div: AD.