In a gripping legal battle that has emerged from Palm Beach County, Florida, a resident is seeking justice following a traumatic incident involving malfunctioning property equipment. On February 28, 2025, Suzanne Caplan filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit against Valencia Pointe Master Association, Inc. and Castle Management, LLC., also known as Castle Group. The complaint centers around an unfortunate accident that left Caplan with severe injuries and seeks compensation exceeding one million dollars.

The case unfolds with Suzanne Caplan alleging negligence on the part of Valencia Pointe Master Association and Castle Management, both based in Plantation, Florida. According to the complaint, on October 2, 2024, Caplan was injured when an “arm-gate” at the defendants’ property suddenly descended onto her head as she was exiting in a convertible vehicle. This incident occurred at approximately 12:30 PM at the property located at 6395 Castle Gate Boulevard in Boynton Beach. As a result of this unexpected mechanical failure, Caplan claims to have suffered serious bodily harm leading to ongoing pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent impairment.

Caplan’s lawsuit accuses both defendants of failing to uphold their duty of care towards residents and visitors by neglecting proper maintenance and safety protocols for the property’s mechanical barriers. Specifically, the plaintiff argues that Valencia Pointe Master Association failed to ensure safe conditions through adequate inspections and risk assessments of equipment like the “arm-gate.” Similarly, Castle Management is accused of not providing qualified personnel for maintenance tasks or conducting necessary safety evaluations.