Carol Cullinan has filed a lawsuit against Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. and an unnamed store manager, Jane Doe, following an incident that allegedly resulted in her injury. The complaint was lodged on January 24, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida. Cullinan claims that negligence on the part of Dollar Tree and its manager led to her sustaining significant injuries while shopping at their Oldsmar location.
According to the court documents, Carol Cullinan visited the Dollar Tree store located at 3148 Tampa Road on October 21, 2024. She alleges that during her visit, she encountered an obstruction in one of the aisles due to a negligently placed display or shelving extension. This obstruction purportedly caused her to fall while using her walker, resulting in injuries that have had lasting impacts on her health and quality of life. The complaint details several alleged failures by Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., including not maintaining clear aisles for customers with assistive devices and failing to warn about potential hazards.
Cullinan's legal action accuses both Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. and Jane Doe of negligence. She argues that as a business visitor, she was owed a duty of care which was breached by both defendants. The lawsuit claims that Jane Doe failed to enforce company safety policies and neglected to address known dangers within the store premises. As a result of these alleged oversights, Cullinan states she suffered physical injuries requiring medical treatment and has endured pain and suffering along with financial losses due to reduced earning capacity.
The plaintiff is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from each defendant for the injuries sustained due to their alleged negligence. She requests a jury trial to resolve all issues presented in this case. The legal representation for Carol Cullinan is provided by Keven Leveille from Morgan & Morgan Tampa P.A., who filed the complaint electronically.
This case will be presided over by judges from the Circuit Court of Pinellas County under Case Number: 25-000353-CI.