In a gripping legal battle unfolding in Palm Beach County, Florida, a plaintiff has accused a major retail corporation of negligence leading to personal injury. Yuraima Dinzey filed the complaint against Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation on November 6, 2024, alleging that the company failed to maintain safe premises at its West Palm Beach location.
The lawsuit stems from an incident on December 30, 2022, when Dinzey visited the Burlington store located at 2601 Okeechobee Blvd. As an invitee to the premises, she claims she was injured due to the company's negligence in maintaining a safe environment. The complaint highlights that Burlington Coat Factory had control and responsibility for cleaning and supervising the premises but allegedly allowed hazardous conditions to persist. According to Dinzey's allegations, "the Defendant did negligently and carelessly allow a transitory foreign liquid substance to exist on the floor," creating a dangerous situation for customers.
Dinzey argues that Burlington Coat Factory knew or should have known about the potential hazards posed by such conditions and failed to take appropriate actions. The complaint asserts that despite being aware of these risks, "the Defendant failed to provide warnings or other reasonable notice of said dangerous area" and neglected their duty under Florida Statute 768.0710 to ensure customer safety.
The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for injuries sustained from slipping on what is described as a "transitory foreign substance." She claims that as a direct result of Burlington's negligence, she suffered significant physical harm resulting in ongoing pain and medical expenses. Furthermore, Dinzey alleges loss of earnings and earning capacity due to her injuries.
Represented by Scher & Scher Law Group P.A., Yuraima Dinzey demands a jury trial for all triable issues related to this case. Her attorneys aim to hold Burlington accountable for their alleged failure in maintaining safe business operations. This case ID is: 210398386.