Joan Nadreau has filed a lawsuit against a popular Clearwater restaurant and entertainment group, alleging negligence that led to severe injuries. The complaint was filed in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pinellas County, on January 24, 2025, targeting Miller’s Bar & Grill, Inc., doing business as Two Buks, Joseph J. Nunn operating as Platinum Entertainment Group, and an unidentified employee referred to as John Doe.
The case revolves around an incident on May 22, 2024, when Joan Nadreau visited Two Buks as a business invitee. According to the complaint, Two Buks had hired Platinum Entertainment Group to provide erotic dancing entertainment at their venue. During her visit, Nadreau claims she was injured by an employee known only as John Doe. The complaint states that John Doe negligently picked her up off the ground and dropped her, resulting in significant physical injuries including pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, and loss of earnings. The plaintiff asserts that these injuries are either permanent or will continue into the future.
Nadreau's lawsuit accuses the defendants of several counts of negligence. She argues that both Two Buks and Platinum Entertainment Group failed in their non-delegable duties to ensure safe conditions for their patrons by hiring competent employees. Specifically, she alleges negligent hiring practices by both entities for not adequately investigating John Doe's background before employing him in a role that involved close interaction with guests. Furthermore, Nadreau holds Two Buks accountable for failing to supervise John Doe properly during his performance.
The plaintiff is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from each defendant due to the alleged negligence that led to her injuries. Her legal representation emphasizes that these damages are exclusive of costs and fees associated with the case. In addition to financial compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, Nadreau demands a jury trial to address her grievances.
Representing Joan Nadreau is Patrick L. Brannon from Winters & Yonker PA law firm based in Tampa, Florida. The case is presided over by Judge Ken Burke under Case Number 25-000346-CI.