In a gripping legal battle, a resident of Palm Beach County has taken action against the county itself, alleging negligence that led to severe personal injuries. On April 9, 2025, Ashley Saikley filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Palm Beach County. The lawsuit centers around an incident on June 5, 2024, where Saikley tripped and fell due to a hazardous condition on a public sidewalk.
According to the complaint filed by Ashley Saikley through her attorneys at Britto & Herman Injury Lawyers, the defendant, Palm Beach County, is accused of failing to maintain safe conditions on its premises. The incident occurred at the northeast corner of Avon Street and Keating Drive in Palm Beach Gardens. Saikley was lawfully present as an invitee when she encountered a broken concrete sidewalk that allegedly did not conform to applicable laws and standards. This hazardous condition resulted in serious injuries for Saikley.
The plaintiff asserts that Palm Beach County had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition but failed to take appropriate measures to warn invitees or remedy the situation. The complaint outlines several breaches of duty by the county, including failing to maintain its premises free from hazards and neglecting to provide adequate warnings about existing dangers. As stated in the document: "Defendant... negligently breached its duties... Failed to exercise reasonable care... Failed to adequately warn invitees."
Ashley Saikley is seeking compensatory damages exceeding $50,000 for bodily injury resulting in pain and suffering, disability, mental anguish, lost wages, medical expenses, and other related damages. These losses are described as permanent and ongoing. The plaintiff demands judgment for these damages along with costs and interest deemed just by the court.
Representing Ashley Saikley are attorneys Daniel D. Britto and Blaze J. Walsh from Britto & Herman Injury Lawyers based in Jupiter, Florida. The case is filed under Case Number 502025CA003379XXXAMB.