Miami Jury Awards Damages in Slip-and-Fall Case
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Case Background
This case stemmed from a slip-and-fall accident that took place at the Jetro Restaurant Depot & Jetro Cash & Carry store located on NW 12th Avenue in Miami. On February 24, 2022, Maria Jerdana, a customer shopping inside the store, slipped in aisle 5-A near the jalapeños section. She later filed a negligence lawsuit against Jetro Restaurant Depot, LLC, claiming the store failed to maintain its premises safely.
Jerdana alleged that the fall resulted from liquid on the floor, which she described as water or hand sanitizer. She maintained that the store employees allowed the substance to remain there without cleaning it or warning customers. The accident, she argued, led to lasting injuries and medical costs.
Cause
According to her complaint, Jerdana was lawfully present in the store as a business invitee. She claimed that while exercising reasonable care for her own safety, she suddenly slipped and fell on the liquid left in the aisle.
Her attorneys alleged that the store created or allowed a hazardous condition to exist and failed to:
Inspect and clean the area,
Warn customers of the slippery floor, and
Guard off the unsafe spot.
They further argued that the store either knew of the condition or should have known about it through routine inspections. By not acting, Jetro Restaurant Depot allegedly exposed customers, including Jerdana, to an unreasonable risk of harm.
Injury
The fall caused Jerdana permanent injuries. She claimed severe pain, physical limitations, and ongoing medical problems. Her injuries forced her to undergo extensive treatment, including hospitalization, rehabilitation, medical imaging, and continued care.
She reported not only physical pain but also emotional distress, disfigurement, and a diminished capacity to enjoy life. These issues, she explained, impacted her daily activities, limit
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