In a gripping legal confrontation, a Palm Beach County resident has filed a lawsuit against a local supermarket chain, alleging negligence that led to severe personal injuries. Mylianne Prophete lodged the complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on October 31, 2024, targeting Presidente Supermarket 54, Inc. as the defendant.
The case centers around an incident that occurred on July 14, 2023, when Prophete claims she was injured due to unsafe conditions at the supermarket located at 2485 10th Avenue North in Lake Worth. According to the complaint, Prophete was lawfully on the premises as a business invitee when she slipped and fell because of water on the floor—a condition she argues was both dangerous and preventable. The lawsuit accuses Presidente Supermarket of failing to maintain safe premises by neglecting basic safety protocols such as keeping floors clean and dry and not having adequate procedures to identify hazardous conditions.
Prophete's complaint outlines several specific allegations against Presidente Supermarket: creating or allowing unsafe conditions by not maintaining dry floors; failing to inspect for hazards; not warning customers about potential dangers; and other unspecified negligent actions. The plaintiff asserts that these oversights constitute negligence under Florida law, which mandates property owners exercise reasonable care to protect visitors from known or foreseeable risks.
As a result of her fall, Prophete alleges she sustained significant injuries affecting her body and extremities. She describes enduring pain and mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and incurring medical expenses for treatment related to her injuries. Furthermore, Prophete claims these injuries have impaired her ability to work and earn income both presently and in the future. Her legal team argues that these damages are directly attributable to Presidente Supermarket's negligence.
In seeking redress from the court, Prophete demands judgment against Presidente Supermarket exceeding $50,000. She requests a jury trial for all issues pertinent to this case. Her attorneys from Leeder Law—Thomas H. Leeder and Khalia A. Rhoden—are advocating for compensation covering past and future medical costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, among other damages.
This Case ID is: 502024CA010396XXXAMB Div: AD.