In a gripping legal battle that highlights the perils of everyday errands, a plaintiff has taken on two major entities in Palm Beach County, Florida. Barbara Magee filed a complaint against Dunkin’ Donuts, LLC and Bethesda Hospital, Inc. on November 15, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County. The case underscores the importance of safety measures in public spaces.

The lawsuit arises from an incident on August 26, 2024, when Magee was at a property located at 2815 S Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, Florida—a site operated by both Dunkin’ Donuts and Bethesda Hospital. According to the complaint, Magee was a business invitee at this location when she encountered liquid on the floor that caused her to slip and fall. The defendants are accused of having actual knowledge of this hazardous condition or failing to address it despite its foreseeable nature due to its regular occurrence. Magee’s attorneys argue that Dunkin’ Donuts and Bethesda Hospital had a non-delegable duty to maintain their premises safely and warn patrons like Magee about latent dangers.

Magee’s legal team claims that both defendants breached their duty by negligently allowing the dangerous condition to exist without proper maintenance or warnings. As a result of this negligence, Magee suffered significant injuries described as permanent bodily harm with associated pain and suffering—both physical and mental—alongside other damages such as disability and loss of enjoyment of life. The complaint outlines multiple allegations against each defendant for failing to maintain safe premises, inspect adequately for hazards, correct known dangers promptly, or provide sufficient warnings about existing risks.