Gregory Makozy, a UPS delivery driver, has filed a lawsuit against two residents and a landscaping company, alleging negligence that led to his injury. The complaint was filed by Makozy in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm County, Florida on February 4, 2025, targeting defendants Thomas and Linda Rizk and Elegant Landscape and Design, Inc.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on December 5, 2022. According to the filing, Makozy was performing his duties as a delivery driver when he visited the premises owned by Thomas and Linda Rizk at 11778 Calleta Ct., Palm Beach Gardens. During this visit, Makozy claims he encountered an unreasonably dangerous condition—specifically, a waxed driveway with no warning signs or safety measures such as yellow tape or signage indicating potential hazards. This oversight allegedly resulted in Makozy falling and sustaining injuries.
Makozy's complaint outlines that the Rizks had a legal duty to maintain their property safely for visitors. "Defendant negligently operated, maintained, and/or inspected the premises," reads the complaint. The plaintiff argues that the hazardous condition was either created by or known to the defendants or had existed long enough for them to have been aware of it. As a result of this negligence, Makozy suffered injuries affecting his body and extremities, incurred medical expenses for treatment, experienced pain and physical handicap, and faces ongoing impairment.
In addition to holding Thomas and Linda Rizk accountable under premises liability laws in Florida, Makozy also targets Elegant Landscape and Design, Inc., located at 13495 Tournament Drive in Palm Beach Gardens. He accuses them of failing to uphold their non-delegable duty to ensure safety on their premises. Similar allegations are made against this company regarding the waxed driveway without proper warnings.
Makozy is seeking compensatory damages exceeding $750K along with punitive damages as determined by a jury trial. He emphasizes his demand for judgment against both parties involved—Thomas and Linda Rizk as well as Elegant Landscape and Design—and requests coverage of costs associated with bringing forth this action.
The legal representation details remain unspecified within the document; however, Gregory Makozy himself is noted as having signed off on the filing dated January 30th of this year. The Case Number is: 502025CA001047XXXAMB Div: AH.