A recent court filing has thrust a major retail corporation into the spotlight over allegations of negligence leading to severe injuries. On August 1, 2024, Guy Desjardins filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Walmart Inc., doing business as Walmart Neighborhood Market, and its store manager, Matthew Dakho.

According to the complaint, Desjardins claims that on April 1, 2023, he was a business invitee at the Walmart store located at 3155 S Federal Hwy in Delray Beach when he slipped and fell due to a hazardous liquid substance on the floor. Desjardins asserts that he was exercising due care for his own safety when the incident occurred. The plaintiff accuses Walmart and Dakho of failing to maintain a safe environment for customers by not properly inspecting and cleaning the floors or warning patrons about potential hazards.

The lawsuit alleges multiple counts of negligence against both defendants. For Walmart Inc., Desjardins argues that the company breached its duty of care by not ensuring that the store floors were free from dangerous conditions such as liquid substances and other debris. “Had Defendant exercised reasonable care in the maintenance of the store’s floors,” states one part of the complaint, “it would have discovered the dangerous condition on its floor.” Additionally, Desjardins contends that Walmart failed to warn him about these unsafe conditions despite knowing or should have known about their existence.