John Chapman has filed a lawsuit against a major retail corporation, accusing it of negligence after he suffered injuries from a fall at one of its stores. The complaint was lodged by Chapman in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on January 31, 2025. The defendants named in the case are Mark Mann and Costco Wholesale Corporation.
According to the details outlined in the court documents, John Chapman alleges that on November 18, 2023, he visited Costco Store #93 located at Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens. During his visit as an invitee on the premises, Chapman tripped over a stack of mats placed in a high-traffic area within the store. This incident led to significant injuries including pain and suffering, disability, mental anguish, and loss of capacity for enjoyment of life among others. Chapman claims that both Mark Mann and Costco had actual or constructive knowledge of this hazardous condition but failed to take appropriate measures to rectify it or warn customers like him.
The complaint accuses Mark Mann individually for his role as manager responsible for maintaining safe conditions at the store. It states that Mann breached his duty by failing to exercise reasonable care to keep the premises free from dangerous conditions. Specific allegations include not warning invitees about the mats on the floor and failing to implement safety procedures that could have prevented such incidents. Similarly, Costco is accused of negligence for allowing such a condition to exist despite knowing or having reason to know about it. The corporation is charged with failing in its non-delegable duty to maintain safe premises through regular inspections and adequate safety protocols.
Chapman seeks compensatory damages exceeding $50,000 exclusive of interest and costs from both defendants. He requests a jury trial for determining fair compensation for his injuries which he claims are permanent and will continue into the future. Additionally, he demands judgment covering medical expenses incurred due to rehabilitative care needed post-incident along with lost wages resulting from diminished earning capacity.
Representing John Chapman are attorneys Blaze J. Walsh and Daniel D. Britto from Britto & Herman Injury Lawyers based in Jupiter, Florida. The Case ID is: 502025CA000902XXXAMB Div: AF.