Florida Woman Sues Publix After Slip and Fall

A Florida woman from Hillsborough County has filed a personal injury slip-and-fall lawsuit against Publix. She alleges that the grocery chain’s negligence directly caused her injuries. According to the lawsuit, which was filed in the 13th Judicial Circuit Court on January 14, 2025, the plaintiff claims she slipped and fell on a liquid substance left on the floor at a Publix location on E. Fletcher Ave. in Tampa on July 8, 2024.

The plaintiff is seeking damages in excess of $50,000. She argues that Publix failed to properly maintain its store, warn customers of injury hazards, and train employees to prevent dangerous conditions.

Elements of negligence 

According to the lawsuit, Publix had actual or constructive knowledge of the hazardous condition but failed to take corrective action. The plaintiff’s lawyers assert that Publix:

• negligently failed to maintain the floor in a safe condition
• failed to inspect the store grounds despite having a reasonable time to do so
• did not adequately warn customers about the dangerous condition
• neglected proper employee training on identifying and preventing slip and fall risks

The complaint argues that the plaintiff’s injuries have led to pain and suffering, disability, mental anguish, medical expenses, lost wages, and a diminished ability to earn money in the future.

Attorneys for the plaintiff are requesting a jury trial. She is seeking over $50,000 in damages.

Slip-and-fall lawsuits in Florida

 To win a slip and fall lawsuit in Florida, you must establish that the proprietor either knew about the dangerous condition or should have known about the dangerous condition had they exercised ordinary care. In other words, the proprietor needs to have foreknowledge of the dangerous condition in order to prove that negligence occurred. Foreknowledge can be proven in one of two ways. First, you can prove that the store knew about the dangerous condition but failed to remedy it. Second, you could prove that the store should have known about the dangerous condition but failed to exercise ordinary care in the maintenance of their property. If you cannot prove either you could also prove that the proprietor created the dangerous condition and then left it unremedied.

Every store owner and operator owes a duty of care to the public to ensure their safety while they’re on their premises. This is known as a duty of care. When a proprietor fails to keep their property in safe condition, they breach their duty of care to the public. Once you’ve established duty of care and breach of duty of care you have to establish causation. Causation means that the breach caused the accident that led to your injuries.

Lastly, a slip and fall plaintiff must also show that they have incurred some form of damage or loss that they can be financially compensated for. Even emotional and mental injuries are compensable under the law.

Talk to a Tampa Slip-and-Fall Attorney Today 

The Tampa FL personal injury lawyers at Florin Gray represent the interests of individuals who have been injured in slip and fall accidents. We can help you file suit against the negligent store owner or landlord who has breached their duty of care to the public. Call our office today to schedule an appointment and we can begin investigating your case immediately.

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