Peyton Price has filed a lawsuit seeking damages in excess of $50,000 against Sheridan A. Smith and Robert C. Smith, claiming negligence that led to her injury on their property. The complaint was filed on January 9, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida.
The incident at the heart of this legal battle occurred on May 25, 2023, when Peyton Price was lawfully present as an invitee at the premises located at 1403 W Trammell Street in Lantana, Palm Beach County. During her visit, Price suffered injuries after slipping on a slippery floor surface allegedly caused by improper tile placement not suited for outdoor use. This unfortunate event prompted Price to take legal action against the property owners.
Price's complaint outlines several allegations against both defendants. It is claimed that Sheridan A. Smith and Robert C. Smith each had a duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition and failed to do so. They are accused of neglecting to inspect and maintain the outdoor surface adequately, using inappropriate tiles that created a concealed slip hazard, allowing this dangerous condition to persist for an unreasonable length of time, and failing to warn Price and others about these hazards.
In detailing her grievances against Sheridan A. Smith specifically, Price asserts that Smith knew or should have known about the unsafe conditions through ordinary care but failed to act accordingly. As a result of this alleged negligence, Price claims she suffered bodily injury leading to pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, medical expenses, and aggravation of pre-existing conditions.
Similarly, Robert C. Smith faces accusations mirroring those against Sheridan A. Smith: failure to inspect and maintain safe premises conditions; improper tile placement; creating and neglecting a slip hazard; not warning visitors; and having actual or constructive notice of these dangers yet failing to address them.
Price seeks judgment for damages from both defendants due to their purported negligence resulting in her injuries. Her demands include compensation for ongoing physical suffering as well as future losses stemming from this incident. The case ID is: 502025CA000199XXXAMB.