Homeowner Sues Local HOA Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Palm Beach County resident has filed a lawsuit against a local homeowners association, alleging negligence after a slip-and-fall incident. Dolories Wright lodged the complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on September 20, 2024, naming Palm Breezes Homeowners Association, Inc. as the defendant.
According to the court documents, Wright claims that on August 22, 2024, she was lawfully on the premises of Palm Breezes Club located at 6131 Palm Harbor Drive in Lantana, Florida. The complaint states that Wright slipped and fell due to water on one of the walkways leading to the pool area. The plaintiff asserts that Palm Breezes Homeowners Association had actual knowledge of this hazardous condition or should have known about it through reasonable care.
Wright alleges that the homeowners association failed in its duty to maintain safe conditions for its residents and guests. “The Defendant breached its duty to Plaintiff by negligently creating and/or allowing a hazardous condition to exist on its premises,” reads one part of the complaint. The document further details how the association allegedly neglected to inspect or adequately maintain the premises and failed to warn Wright about potential dangers.