A woman has filed a lawsuit against a major home improvement retailer, claiming negligence after suffering injuries from a fall at one of its stores. Stephany Barrett filed the complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on December 11, 2024, against Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC and an unnamed store manager referred to as John Doe.

The case revolves around an incident that occurred on May 13, 2023, when Barrett visited a Lowe’s store located at 2365 25th Street N., St. Petersburg, Florida. As she entered the garden center area of the store to purchase items, she tripped over a strap or band used to secure pallets of merchandise. Barrett claims that Lowe’s had a non-delegable duty to maintain its premises in a reasonably safe condition and failed to do so by allowing loose straps or bands to remain unattended on the ground. This oversight allegedly created a hazardous environment for customers like her who were lawfully present in the area.

Barrett’s complaint accuses Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC of several negligent acts including failing to maintain the floor space adequately, allowing straps or bands to become trip hazards, neglecting proper inspection procedures, failing to warn customers about potential dangers, and not correcting known dangerous conditions promptly. She asserts that these failures directly resulted in her sustaining physical injuries and incurring medical expenses. Furthermore, Barrett alleges that she suffered pain and suffering both physically and mentally and sustained permanent injuries affecting her ability to enjoy life fully.

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