Slip-and-Fall Verdict: Basma Ettalhy Wins $234K
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Case Background
This case centered on a slip-and-fall accident at MAU Miami, a restaurant located at 3252 Northeast 1st Avenue in Miami. On May 19, 2022, Basma Ettalhy entered the premises as a customer. According to her lawsuit, she slipped on a slippery substance left on the floor, which she claimed the restaurant staff had failed to clean or warn patrons about.
Ettalhy filed her complaint on March 13, 2023, seeking damages for her injuries, pain, medical costs, and loss of income. MAU Miami denied her allegations and argued that the restaurant had been reasonably safe. The case went to trial before a jury in July 2025, resulting in a verdict for the Plaintiff.
Cause
Ettalhy alleged negligence on the part of MAU Miami. She stated that the restaurant, through its employees, failed to maintain the floor in a reasonably safe condition. She argued that the business either knew or should have known about the spill and should have warned her or cleaned it before she fell.
Injury
The fall allegedly caused injuries to Ettalhy’s body. She said she endured lasting pain, physical handicap, aggravation of pre-existing conditions, and a reduced ability to live a normal life.
Damages
Ettalhy claimed her injuries forced her to incur medical bills, lose wages, and su
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