Surf & Turf Charters Hit With $1.9M Verdict in Premises Liability Lawsuit

Tracy Foote et al. v. Surf & Turf Charters, LLC, d/b/a Case's Place

Case Background

Tracy and Paul Foote filed a restaurant premises liability lawsuit after Tracy sustained severe and permanent injuries at a restaurant in New York. The case was filed in the Suffolk County Supreme Court, New York. Judge Robert F. Quinlan presided over this case. [Case number: 615455/2019]

Cause

Tracy and Paul Foote have been long-term residents of Suffolk County, New York. The New Suffolk Waterfront Fund, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, operates under New York State laws and maintains its business within the state. It owned, operated, and controlled a property at 650 First Street in New Suffolk, New York, where the restaurant Case's Place was located. Surf & Turf Charters, LLC, a limited liability company registered in Suffolk County, also operated under New York State laws. Surf & Turf leased, managed, and controlled Case's Place in partnership with the New Suffolk Waterfront Fund. Both entities maintained, occupied, and supervised the premises during the time in question. The business relationship between the New Suffolk Waterfront Fund and Surf & Turf Charters was formalized through a written lease agreement. Both organizations shared responsibilities for managing the property, ensuring it remained operational and safe for patrons. This collaboration placed shared accountability for the property's upkeep and activities. On July 5, 2019, at around 8:15 p.m., Tracy Foote visited Surf & Turf Charters, LLC d/b/a Case's Place. While on the restaurant property, Foote was knocked down due to the alleged negligence and carelessness of the Defendants and their staff. The incident caused Foote to fall violently onto the interior fl