Michael Wood Jr. has filed a lawsuit against a prominent golf club, claiming negligence after suffering severe injuries due to a malfunctioning golf cart. The complaint was lodged in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on April 22, 2025, targeting Wellington National Holdings LLC, operating as Wellington National Golf Club.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on April 26, 2024, at the Wellington National Golf Club located at 400 Binks Forest Drive in Wellington, Palm Beach County. Michael Wood Jr., who was legally present on the premises as an invitee, alleges that he sustained significant injuries when the brakes of the golf cart he was driving failed. This mechanical failure led him to collide with a curb, resulting in the cart overturning and crushing his leg.
According to Wood's complaint, Wellington National Holdings LLC had a legal obligation to ensure their premises were safe for visitors. This included maintaining all equipment in proper working order and providing warnings about any potential hazards they knew or should have known about through reasonable diligence. The plaintiff accuses the defendant of failing to inspect and maintain their fleet of golf carts adequately. Furthermore, Wood claims that the company neglected to inform patrons about any risks associated with using these vehicles despite being aware—or reasonably expected to be aware—of such dangers.
The legal filing outlines several specific allegations against Wellington National Holdings LLC: not inspecting or maintaining their golf carts properly; allowing these vehicles to deteriorate into unsafe conditions; and failing to warn guests like Wood about these dangers despite having ample opportunity and responsibility to do so. As a result of this alleged negligence, Wood has endured physical pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, diminished enjoyment of life activities, along with substantial medical expenses for treatment and care related directly back towards this incident.
Wood is seeking compensatory damages exceeding $50,000 from Wellington National Holdings LLC for his injuries and losses which are described as either permanent or ongoing with future implications anticipated. He also demands a jury trial for all matters eligible under law within this case framework.
Representing Michael Wood Jr., attorney Shawn McCloskey from Schwed Adams & McGinley P.A., has taken charge of this litigation effort against Wellington National Holdings LLC. The case identification number is 502025CA003901 XXXAMB Div: AD.