A routine shopping trip turned into a legal battle when a woman slipped and fell in a retail store, leading to significant injuries. Shatara Bargman filed a complaint against Beall’s Inc. in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on February 27, 2026. The lawsuit accuses Beall’s Inc. of negligence resulting in physical harm and emotional distress.
According to the complaint, Bargman was an invitee at Beall’s retail store located at 12030 Indian Rocks Rd., Largo, Florida, on August 21, 2024. While browsing through the aisles, she encountered a wet substance on the floor that caused her to slip and fall onto her right knee. This incident resulted in severe injuries that Bargman claims have led to ongoing pain and suffering. A store employee reportedly informed Bargman after her fall that “kids were throwing water balloons,” suggesting prior knowledge of the hazardous condition.
Bargman’s legal action asserts that Beall’s Inc., as the owner and operator of the premises, had a non-delegable duty to maintain a safe environment for its customers. The complaint alleges that Beall’s failed to exercise reasonable care by not addressing or warning about potential dangers such as wet floors. This breach of duty is said to have directly contributed to Bargman’s injuries, which include permanent bodily harm, mental anguish, disability, and financial losses due to medical expenses and lost earnings.
The plaintiff seeks compensation exceeding $50,000 for damages excluding interest and attorney fees. The relief sought includes not only monetary damages but also coverage for medical costs incurred due to hospitalization and treatment following the incident. Additionally, Bargman requests a jury trial to resolve these claims.
Representing Shatara Bargman is Ryan Christopher Rodems from Morgan & Morgan P.A., while details regarding Beall’s Inc.’s legal representation remain undisclosed in this filing. The case has been assigned Case Number: 26-001299-CI with Ken Burke serving as Clerk of the Circuit Court for Pinellas County.
Source: 26001299CI_Shatara_Bargman_v_Beall_Complaint_Pinellas_County_Florida.pdf
