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In a dramatic turn of events, a Florida resident has taken legal action against a major auto parts retailer following a fiery incident involving her vehicle. Pashen Simmons filed a complaint on May 6, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Advance Stores Company, Incorporated. The case revolves around allegations of negligence and product liability after Simmons’ car caught fire shortly after having a battery installed by the defendant’s employees.
The incident occurred on April 5, 2025, when Simmons purchased a DieHard Platinum AGM Battery from an Advance Auto Parts store located at 4901 Gulfport Blvd. South in Gulfport, Florida. According to the complaint, an employee of Advance Stores Company installed the battery into Simmons’ Hyundai Genesis. Shockingly, later that day, the vehicle caught fire from the rear where the battery had been installed. This unfortunate event resulted in significant property damage and personal injuries to Simmons.
Simmons’ lawsuit accuses Advance Stores Company of negligence in installing the battery and claims that this negligence led to her suffering bodily injury and various forms of emotional distress including pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life. Additionally, she alleges that there was significant damage to her automobile and other properties due to this negligence.
