A serious injury incident at a gym has led to a lawsuit that could have significant implications for business safety standards. On April 24, 2025, Eve Jacobs filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Fitness International LLC. The lawsuit accuses the gym of negligence leading to her severe injury.
The case stems from an incident on February 25, 2024, when Eve Jacobs was at a Fitness International LLC location in Boynton Beach, Florida. According to the complaint, Jacobs was on the premises as an invitee when she suffered an injury due to allegedly broken and damaged equipment. The plaintiff claims that a broken weight fell on her hand, causing a fracture. Jacobs asserts that Fitness International LLC had a duty to maintain its premises in a safe condition for its patrons but failed to do so. "The Defendant breached its duty," states the complaint, highlighting that employees or agents of Fitness International LLC either created or allowed the dangerous condition to persist.
Jacobs further alleges that Fitness International LLC knew or should have known about the hazardous condition and failed to warn her or other patrons. The lawsuit claims that this negligence resulted in Jacobs suffering injuries not only physically but also mentally and financially. She is seeking compensatory damages exceeding $50,000 for medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and permanent impairment caused by the incident.
Represented by Krakower Tabb Law with attorneys Evan R. Krakower, David A. Tabb, and Michael V. Brogan at the helm, Jacobs is demanding a jury trial to resolve all triable issues related to this case. The court filing underscores the gravity of ensuring public safety within commercial establishments like gyms.
In summary, this legal battle could set a precedent for how businesses address maintenance issues and communicate potential hazards to their customers. It raises critical questions about corporate responsibility and consumer protection within fitness facilities across Florida.
The attorneys representing Eve Jacobs are Evan R. Krakower (FL Bar No: 312894), David A. Tabb (FL Bar No: 67385), and Michael V. Brogan (FL Bar No: 1049487) from Krakower Tabb Law located in Plantation, FL. The case is filed under Case Number: 502025CA003941 XXXAMB.