In a dramatic turn of events, a resident of Palm Beach County has filed a lawsuit against a medical pavilion owner and its manager, citing negligence that led to personal injury. The complaint was filed by Bruce William Kerman in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on January 6, 2025. The defendants named in the case are CPI/AHP Gardens Medical Pavilion MOB Owner, L.L.C., and an individual identified as John Doe.
The case centers around an incident that occurred on June 20, 2024, at the premises located at or near 3401 PGA Blvd in Palm Beach County. Kerman claims he was injured when a door closed on his arm due to alleged negligent maintenance of the property by the defendants. According to the complaint, Kerman visited the premises as a business invitee and suffered injuries because of what he describes as "negligent acts" by both CPI/AHP Gardens Medical Pavilion MOB Owner and John Doe.
Kerman's allegations are detailed in two counts of negligence against each defendant. Against CPI/AHP Gardens Medical Pavilion MOB Owner, L.L.C., Kerman accuses them of failing to maintain safe conditions on their property. He asserts that they created a hazardous environment for patrons by not correcting known dangers or warning visitors about them. "By carelessly and negligently failing to maintain the grounds...Defendant created a dangerous condition," reads one part of the complaint.
Similarly, John Doe is accused of failing in his managerial duties to ensure safety on the premises. As per Kerman's account, Doe neglected his responsibility to manage and control the safety operations effectively. The complaint emphasizes that Doe owed Kerman "a duty of reasonable care" which was breached leading to injury.
As a result of these alleged failures, Kerman reports suffering from bodily injury along with subsequent pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of earnings capacity among other damages. He contends that these losses are either permanent or ongoing and will continue into the future.
In terms of relief sought from this legal action, Kerman demands judgment for damages exceeding $50,000 but remains uncertain if it surpasses $75,000. Additionally, he seeks compensation for costs related to hospitalization and medical care alongside other equitable relief deemed appropriate by the court.
Representing Bruce William Kerman is attorney Morris Esquenazi from Wolfson & Leon law firm based in Miami. The filing has been processed under Case Number: 502024CA012362XXXAMB.