In a gripping legal battle, a Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against a local sushi restaurant following an unfortunate incident that left him injured. On April 11, 2025, Henry M. Ogden lodged a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Bassui Enterprise Corp, operating as Sushi Sake Boca.
The case revolves around an accident that occurred on April 1, 2024, when Ogden visited Sushi Sake Boca located at 7020 Beracasa Way in Boca Raton. As a business invitee and customer of the establishment, Ogden was seated on a stool at the bar when it unexpectedly collapsed beneath him. This incident is at the heart of Ogden's negligence claim against the restaurant. The plaintiff asserts that the stool was intended for customer use and should have been regularly maintained to ensure safety. The complaint alleges that the defendant failed to uphold its duty to maintain the premises safely and did not correct or warn about the dangerous condition posed by the faulty stool.
Ogden's lawsuit accuses Bassui Enterprise Corp of several negligent actions. These include failing to maintain safe premises, neglecting to address known dangers, not warning patrons about potential hazards, inadequate employee training regarding safety inspections and warnings, and creating unsafe conditions through business operations. Furthermore, Ogden claims that these actions were in violation of applicable building codes and ordinances. He argues that Sushi Sake Boca had actual or constructive knowledge of the hazardous condition yet failed to take corrective measures.
As a result of this alleged negligence, Ogden suffered bodily injuries leading to pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, medical expenses for hospitalization and treatment, and aggravation of pre-existing conditions. The damages are described as permanent or ongoing in nature with future implications for Ogden's well-being.
The plaintiff seeks judgment for damages exceeding $50,001 from Bassui Enterprise Corp along with costs and post-judgment interest. Additionally, he demands a trial by jury to resolve this matter.
Representing Henry M. Ogden is Paul William McBride from Goldlaw P.A., while details regarding defense attorneys remain undisclosed at this time. The case is identified under Case Number: 502025CA003466XXXAMB.