A Florida woman has taken legal action against a major retail chain, claiming negligence led to her serious injuries. Patricia Grassi filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County on December 20, 2024, accusing Michaels Stores, Inc. of failing to maintain safe premises at their Palm Harbor location.

According to the complaint, Grassi visited the Michaels store on November 15, 2024, as a business invitee. While entering the store, she tripped over a turned-up carpet near the entrance/exit, resulting in significant personal injuries. The lawsuit alleges that Michaels Stores, Inc., as a foreign profit corporation operating in Florida, had a duty to keep its premises safe and warn patrons of any potential hazards. However, Grassi claims that the company breached this duty by negligently maintaining the floor space and failing to address or warn about the dangerous condition posed by the turned-up carpet.

The complaint outlines several specific accusations against Michaels Stores. These include failing to maintain or adequately inspect the area near the entrance/exit for hazards, not warning Grassi about the danger of the turned-up carpet despite knowing or reasonably should have known about it, and not correcting this hazardous condition even though it was known or should have been known with reasonable care. Furthermore, Grassi accuses Michaels of inadequate staffing and training regarding inspecting and maintaining safe pathways within their stores.

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