A recent court filing reveals a gripping legal battle as a Florida resident takes on two major corporations following a traumatic incident at a popular restaurant chain. On October 3, 2025, Deneen Roberson filed a complaint in the Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Waffle House, Inc., and East Coast Waffles, Inc. The case centers around an alleged slip-and-fall accident that occurred at one of the defendants’ establishments.
The lawsuit arises from an incident on September 5, 2024, when Roberson visited Waffle House restaurant #1280 located at 11185 Gulf Boulevard in Treasure Island, Pinellas County. According to the complaint, Roberson slipped on a greasy liquid substance near the front countertop area of the restaurant and fell, hitting her head on a swivel chair. The plaintiff claims that both Waffle House, Inc., and East Coast Waffles, Inc., were negligent in maintaining safe premises for their customers.
Roberson’s complaint outlines several allegations against the defendants. She asserts that they failed to maintain or adequately clean the area where she fell and neglected to inspect or warn patrons about the dangerous condition. Furthermore, she argues that the defendants had actual or constructive knowledge of the hazardous situation but did not take action to rectify it or inform customers like herself of its existence. As a result of this negligence, Roberson suffered significant injuries including bruises and contusions to her head and body as well as ongoing pain and suffering.
The plaintiff is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from each defendant for medical expenses incurred due to her injuries along with compensation for lost income and diminished quality of life. In addition to monetary reliefs such as interest and taxable costs associated with pursuing legal action against these companies under Florida law regarding personal injury claims involving premises liability issues like hers; she also demands a jury trial be held so that justice can prevail through due process within our judicial system’s framework.
Representing Roberson are attorneys George Alan Tripp Jr. and R. Mark Bortner from Tripp Law Firm P.A., based in Seminole Florida who have designated specific email addresses for service-related communications throughout this litigation process while ensuring compliance with applicable rules governing electronic filings within state courts today more than ever before given technological advancements impacting how we conduct business across various industries worldwide now too! The Case Number: 25-005536-CI
Source: 25005536CI_Deneen_Roberson_v_Waffle_House_Complaint_Pinellas_County_Florida.pdf
