A lawsuit has been filed against a major retail corporation, alleging negligence that resulted in a serious injury to a customer. On November 26, 2024, Jacolby Jackson filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Wal-Mart Stores East, LP and an unnamed store manager referred to as Jane Doe.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on February 9, 2024, at a Walmart located at 4225 45th Street in West Palm Beach. Jackson claims that while he was lawfully present on the premises as a business invitee, he suffered injuries due to the negligent maintenance of the store's environment. According to the complaint, Jackson tripped over an unmarked hazardous pallet left in an aisle—a condition that he argues was both careless and unexpected for customers navigating the store.
Jackson's lawsuit accuses Walmart and its store manager of failing to uphold their duty of care. The complaint outlines several allegations against Walmart: they did not maintain safe conditions on their floors; they failed to conduct reasonable inspections; and they neglected to warn customers about potential hazards. The legal document states that these failures led directly to Jackson's injuries, which include severe physical pain, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life. The injuries are described as permanent and continuing into the future.
Furthermore, Jackson extends his negligence claim specifically against Jane Doe, asserting her responsibility as the store manager to ensure safety within her domain. He contends that she failed in her duties by not performing adequate inspections or maintaining operational surveillance cameras that could have identified dangerous conditions promptly. Additionally, it is alleged that although Walmart provided training materials for general maintenance practices, these did not cover specific procedures for identifying and mitigating hazards like those leading to Jackson’s accident.
In terms of relief sought from the court, Jacolby Jackson demands judgment against both defendants for damages exceeding $50,000. This includes compensation for medical expenses incurred due to his injuries and other related costs such as property damage. He also seeks any further relief deemed appropriate by the court and requests a jury trial for all issues eligible for such proceedings.
Representing Jacolby Jackson are attorneys Devon Workman and Kristin Miller Grant from Workman Injury Law PLLC based in Fort Lauderdale. The case is filed under Case Number 502024CA011262XXXAMB.