Plaintiff sues Property Owners for Negligence after Slip-and-Fall Incident

15th Judicial Circuit of Florida
15th Judicial Circuit of Florida
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A slip-and-fall incident at a Boca Raton property has led to a lawsuit against the owners and managers of the premises. Yolibeth Arroyo Fonseca filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on November 14, 2025, accusing Savannah Place (M-O) Owner LLC and Morgan Properties Management Company, LLC of negligence.

The lawsuit stems from an incident that occurred on May 27, 2024, when Fonseca was visiting the property located at or near 22356 Calibre Court in Boca Raton. According to the complaint, Fonseca was lawfully on the premises as an invitee when she encountered an unreasonably dangerous condition: sludge and/or sewage on a walkway. The plaintiff alleges that this hazardous condition caused her to slip and fall, resulting in significant injuries.

Fonseca’s legal team argues that Savannah Place (M-O) Owner LLC had a non-delegable duty to ensure the safety of its premises and to warn visitors of any known dangers. The complaint states that “Defendant breached the duties owed to Plaintiff” by allowing such a condition to exist without adequate warning. Furthermore, it is alleged that the defendant either created or was aware of this dangerous situation for enough time that they should have taken action to rectify it.

In addition to Savannah Place (M-O) Owner LLC, Morgan Properties Management Company is also named as a defendant. The complaint claims that Morgan Properties Management Company had contracted with Savannah Place (M-O) Owner LLC to maintain the premises. Despite this responsibility, they allegedly failed to perform their duties reasonably and allowed the hazardous condition to persist.

As a result of these alleged breaches of duty by both defendants, Fonseca suffered various injuries including bodily harm, pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, medical expenses, loss of earnings capacity, and aggravation of pre-existing conditions. These damages are described as either permanent or continuing with potential future implications.

Fonseca seeks judgment against both defendants for damages exceeding $50,000 along with interest and costs associated with the case. She also demands further relief deemed appropriate by the court under these circumstances and requests a jury trial for all triable issues.

Representing Yolibeth Arroyo Fonseca is attorney Tiffany M. Fanelli from Kogan and DiSalvo P.A., based in Boynton Beach. The case is being overseen by Judge Michael A. Caruso under Case Number 502025CA011884XXXAMB Div: Al.

Source: 502025CA011884XXXAMB_Yoolibeth_Arroyo_v_Savannah_Place_Complaint_Palm_Beach_County_Florida.pdf



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