A routine shopping trip turned into a legal battle when a customer allegedly suffered serious injuries at a retail store. Sandra Johnson filed a complaint on February 26, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Wawa, Inc., claiming negligence led to her accident.
According to the court documents, Sandra Johnson was visiting a Wawa store located at 12750 Walsingham Road in Largo, Florida, on May 17, 2024. During her visit, she slipped on what is described as a "transitory foreign substance" on the floor. The complaint alleges that this incident resulted in significant bodily harm and has caused ongoing pain and suffering for Johnson. Her legal team argues that Wawa failed to uphold its duty to maintain safe premises for its customers. "The Defendant had actual or constructive notice of the existence of this aforesaid dangerous condition," states the complaint, which accuses Wawa of neglecting to remedy or warn patrons about such hazards.
Johnson's lawsuit claims that Wawa breached several duties owed to her as an invitee. These include maintaining the building safely, inspecting and remedying known dangers, and warning visitors about potential risks. The complaint details how these alleged failures contributed directly to Johnson's injuries. It asserts that the hazardous conditions were foreseeable due to their regular occurrence and should have been addressed by Wawa promptly.
In seeking justice through this lawsuit, Sandra Johnson demands damages exceeding $50,000 from Wawa. Her legal representation emphasizes that while they are required by Florida law to provide an estimated claim amount for clerical purposes, the full extent of damages will be determined by a jury verdict. The relief sought includes compensation for medical expenses, loss of earnings capacity, and other related costs stemming from her injuries.
Represented by Joseph Nemeh of Farah & Farah P.A., Sandra Johnson hopes for a favorable outcome from Judge Ken Burke overseeing Case Number 25-000920-CI.