Alan Cohen has filed a lawsuit against two corporations, alleging negligence after a terrifying elevator incident left him injured. The complaint was lodged on December 4, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida. The defendants named in the case are Cornwall at Century Village Condominium Association and Delaware Elevator Inc. of Maryland.
According to the complaint, Alan Cohen, a resident of Boca Raton, was using an elevator at his residence in Century Village when disaster struck on March 4, 2024. As he descended from the fourth floor to the first floor, the ceiling of the elevator collapsed unexpectedly. This incident resulted in injuries that Cohen claims were due to negligent maintenance by both defendants. He accuses Cornwall at Century Village Condominium Association of failing to maintain a safe environment and neglecting their duty to inspect and repair potential hazards. Furthermore, he cites Florida Statute § 399.02(5)(b), which mandates elevator owners ensure safe operation and proper maintenance post-certification.
Cohen's accusations extend to Delaware Elevator Inc., which he alleges had a contractual obligation to maintain the elevator but failed to do so adequately. The lawsuit details how this failure led directly to his injuries and subsequent suffering. "The subject elevator was not maintained in a reasonably safe condition," Cohen asserts, highlighting what he perceives as clear negligence on behalf of both parties involved.
In seeking justice, Cohen demands damages exceeding $50,000 for bodily injury that has caused him pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, medical expenses, lost wages, and diminished earning capacity. He requests that the court hold both defendants accountable for their alleged negligence and seeks any other relief deemed appropriate by the court.
Representing Alan Cohen is the Law Offices of Anidj Vine P.A., with pleadings directed through their Fort Lauderdale office via email communication. The Case ID is: 502024CA011441XXXAMB Div: AO.