A slip-and-fall incident at a major retail store has escalated into a legal battle, with significant financial implications. Javonta McCloud filed a complaint against Wal-Mart Stores East, LP in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in Pinellas County, Florida, on March 27, 2025. The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for injuries sustained due to alleged negligence by the defendant.
The case centers around an incident that occurred on July 14, 2024, when McCloud visited a Wal-Mart location at 2677 Roosevelt Blvd in Largo, Florida. According to the complaint, McCloud was a lawful guest on the premises when he slipped and fell on a liquid substance on the floor of an aisle. The plaintiff claims that this accident resulted from several negligent actions by Wal-Mart, including failing to maintain safe conditions and adequately warn of potential hazards. "Defendant owed Plaintiff duties to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition," states the complaint.
McCloud's accusations are detailed in several points within the filing. He alleges that Wal-Mart failed to properly maintain or inspect their premises, particularly concerning water accumulation due to roof leaks that led to hazardous conditions inside the store. The complaint also accuses Wal-Mart of not having adequate staff or training for employees tasked with ensuring floor safety and neglecting to install safe flooring surfaces. As a result of these alleged oversights, McCloud suffered significant personal injuries leading to pain and suffering, permanent scarring, mental anguish, and financial losses due to medical expenses and loss of earnings.
The plaintiff is seeking compensation for both past and future losses attributed to these injuries. The legal action demands judgment for damages exceeding $50,000 plus interest and costs associated with the trial process. Additionally, McCloud has requested a jury trial for all issues deemed triable by jury.
Representing Javonta McCloud is attorney Michael C. Bird from Morgan & Morgan Tampa P.A., based in Tampa, Florida. The case is identified under Case Number: 25-001501-CI and will be heard in front of judges assigned by the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in Pinellas County.