Chad Haas has taken legal action against a well-known convenience store chain, alleging negligence that resulted in significant personal injury. On February 24, 2025, Chad Haas filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against 7-Eleven, Inc., also known as Southland Corp.
The lawsuit stems from an incident on May 12, 2024, when Haas visited a 7-Eleven store located at 7612 Starkey Rd, Seminole, FL. According to the complaint, while shopping at the store, Haas slipped on a wet foreign substance on the floor and sustained serious bodily harm. The plaintiff argues that 7-Eleven had a duty to maintain their premises in a safe condition and to warn customers of any dangerous conditions. However, they allegedly failed to do so. The complaint accuses the defendant of failing to properly maintain the premises and not addressing or warning about the hazardous condition posed by the transitory foreign substance on the floor.
Haas claims that 7-Eleven either knew or should have known about this dangerous condition due to its regular occurrence or because it existed long enough for them to be aware of it through ordinary care. The complaint further alleges that employees were present when the substance was spilled but did not take necessary actions to protect patrons like Haas from harm.
As a result of this alleged negligence by 7-Eleven, Haas reports suffering from various injuries including pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, medical expenses for hospitalization and treatment, lost earnings and earning capacity as well as aggravation of pre-existing conditions. These injuries are claimed to be permanent or ongoing with expected future impacts.
In seeking justice through this lawsuit against 7-Eleven Inc., Chad Haas demands judgment for damages exceeding $50,001 along with attorney fees and costs incurred during litigation proceedings. He is also requesting a jury trial where all issues will be determined based on evidence presented before them.
Representing Chad Haas is John Marcus from Farah & Farah P.A., based in Jacksonville Florida. The case is filed under Case Number: 25-000867-CI with Ken Burke serving as Clerk of Circuit Court for Pinellas County where proceedings are set to unfold regarding these allegations brought forth by Mr.Haas against one America’s largest convenience store chains -7 Eleven Inc./Southland Corp