A lawsuit has been filed against a property management company for negligence after an incident involving a hazardous door resulted in injuries. Cristiane De Faria, the plaintiff, lodged the complaint on December 24, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Arbor Oaks Apartments Property Owner LLC.

The case centers around an incident that occurred on July 15, 2024, when Cristiane De Faria was visiting the leasing office of Arbor Oaks Apartments located at 9817 Arbor Oaks Lane in Boca Raton. According to the complaint, De Faria was injured when her foot became trapped under a door that was allegedly excessively heavy and difficult to operate. The plaintiff claims that this dangerous condition resulted from negligence on the part of Arbor Oaks Apartments Property Owner LLC.

De Faria’s complaint outlines several accusations against Arbor Oaks. It alleges that the company failed to maintain its premises safely and neglected to address or repair the excessive weight and operational difficulty of the door. The complaint further accuses Arbor Oaks of failing to inspect or identify the hazardous condition and not warning visitors about potential risks associated with using the door. Specific allegations include neglecting to lubricate or maintain door hinges properly and allowing a sharp edge at the bottom corner of the door that increased injury risk.