In a compelling legal battle that underscores the importance of safety in public spaces, a Palm Beach County resident has filed a lawsuit against a major grocery chain for negligence. On November 15, 2025, Tausha Carroll initiated legal proceedings in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., alleging negligence that led to her serious injuries.
The complaint centers around an incident on September 14, 2024, when Carroll visited a Winn-Dixie store located at 8924 N. Military Trail in Palm Beach Gardens as a business invitee. According to the lawsuit, Winn-Dixie had a duty to maintain its premises in a safe condition for customers. However, Carroll claims that the store failed to fulfill this obligation by allowing a liquid substance—specifically milk—to accumulate on the floor. This alleged oversight resulted in Carroll slipping and falling, leading to severe injuries.
Carroll’s complaint accuses Winn-Dixie of breaching its duty of care by not maintaining, inspecting, cleaning, and drying the store floors adequately. The lawsuit argues that the dangerous condition was either created by or known to Winn-Dixie and had existed long enough for them to have been aware of it through reasonable care. “Defendant negligently failed and breached its duty,” reads the complaint, emphasizing that such conditions were foreseeable due to their regular occurrence.
As a result of this alleged negligence, Carroll suffered significant physical harm including permanent bodily injuries and ongoing pain and suffering. The complaint details various impacts on her life such as disability, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, medical expenses, and loss of earnings capacity. Consequently, Carroll is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from Winn-Dixie for these injuries and associated losses.
Represented by attorney Matthew R. Naparstek from Phrlich & Naparstek law firm based in Stuart, Florida, Carroll demands judgment for all allowable damages under Florida law along with costs incurred during litigation. The case has been assigned Case Number 502025CA011927XXXAMB Div: AG and will be presided over by judges from the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court.
Source: 502025CA011927XXXAMB_Tausha_Carroll_v_Winn_Dixie_Complaint_Palm_Beach_County_Florida.pdf
