Christopher Sheehan has filed a lawsuit against a major grocery chain and its associated parties, alleging negligence that led to his injury. The complaint was filed in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on February 21, 2025. The defendants named in the case are Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., FRIT Florida, LLC, and an individual referred to as John Doe.
The lawsuit arises from an incident that occurred on May 23, 2022. According to the complaint, Christopher Sheehan was visiting a Winn-Dixie store located at 7024 Beracasa Way in Boca Raton, Florida. While walking near the front entrance of the store, Sheehan stepped on a foreign substance on the sidewalk which caused him to fall and sustain injuries. The plaintiff claims that Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., as the owner and operator of the premises, failed in their duty to maintain a safe environment for customers by not addressing or warning about this hazardous condition.
Sheehan's legal action extends beyond just Winn-Dixie. He also holds FRIT Florida, LLC accountable as they are identified as the owner or lessor of the property where the incident took place. Similar allegations are made against FRIT regarding their failure to ensure safety and provide warnings about potential dangers on their premises. Additionally, John Doe is named as a defendant; he is described as an employee of Winn-Dixie responsible for maintaining and managing store operations according to company policies.
The complaint details various forms of negligence attributed to each defendant. It accuses them of failing to inspect and remedy dangerous conditions such as foreign substances on walkways that could pose risks to guests like Sheehan. Furthermore, it suggests that these entities either knew or should have known about these hazards but neglected their responsibility to address them adequately.
As a result of this alleged negligence by all three defendants—Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., FRIT Florida LLC., and John Doe—Sheehan asserts he has suffered significant physical harm including disability, disfigurement pain & suffering mental anguish scarring nerve damage loss capacity enjoyment life expenses hospitalization medical nursing care treatment loss earnings ability earn money future aggravation previously existing condition These damages are claimed be permanent continuing nature
In seeking justice through court system Plaintiff demands judgment against each defendant amount excess $50 000 exclusive interest costs Additionally requests trial jury resolve issues presented case
Representing Christopher Sheehan is attorney Christopher J O'Toole. The Case ID number assigned this filing is 502025CA001617XXXAMB