Case Background

On May 22, 2022, Claudia Lemos visited a nail salon located at 75 S.E. 6th Street, #104, Miami, Florida. Brickell 25 Holding, LLC owned, operated, or managed the premises. Lemos entered the laundry room while lawfully on the property as a business invitee.

Cause

While inside the laundry room, Lemos slipped and fell. The complaint stated that a water leak in the area caused liquid to pool on the floor. The floor had no drainage, creating a persistent hazard. Brickell 25 allegedly failed to maintain the premises or inspect for dangers. The plaintiff claimed the defendant did not place warning signs, repair the leak, or remove the puddled water. The dangerous condition, according to the complaint, was not visible to visitors. Lemos asserted that Brickell 25 either created the hazard or knew—or should have known—about it.

Injury

Lemos suffered serious and permanent bodily injuries from the fall. She experienced pain, disfigurement, and reduced physical capacity. The complaint described her condition as disabling and emo