A Florida resident has taken legal action against two major corporations, alleging negligence and product liability. On September 17, 2024, Luis Orellana Rizzo filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Techtronic Industries Factory Outlets, Inc., doing business as Ryobi Tools USA, and Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., doing business as The Home Depot.

The case revolves around an incident that occurred on August 22, 2023. According to the complaint, Rizzo purchased a Ryobi 8” Electric Saw Pole (model RY3160A) from The Home Depot located at 750 North University Drive in Coral Springs, Broward County. Six days later, while using the saw for the first time, Rizzo claims he was injured when the upper threaded base separated from the intermediate pole. This malfunction caused the powerhead pole and saw to swing freely because it was not secured properly to the intermediate pole.

Rizzo’s lawsuit is primarily a “pure bill of discovery,” which aims to gather crucial information necessary for identifying potential defendants and theories of liability. Citing Florida law cases such as Payne v. Beverly and Lewis v. Weaver, Rizzo’s complaint emphasizes that discovery is essential for determining whether negligence or product defects are involved. The plaintiff argues that without this information, he cannot proceed with any potential claims for negligence or product liability related to his injury.

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