Savvas v. Wawa

Christopher Blain and Courtney Lucke (Tampa, FL) (Premises Liability) obtained a Directed Verdict before the Honorable Judge Byrd in Pasco County, Florida. This matter concerned an alleged slip and fall incident that took place at the WaWa store in New Port Richey, Florida. Plaintiff was claiming to have suffered a number of medical conditions as a result of the fall including neck, low back, and knee pain. Furthered, Plaintiff was claiming to have struck his head as a result of the fall resulting in him suffering ringing in his ear. At trial, Plaintiff argued that WaWa caused a dangerous condition, specifically the floor near the entrance was slippery that resulted in his fall. It was our position that WaWa maintained their store reasonably, including having wet floor cones out warning customers of a possible wet floor. After Plaintiff presented his case, we moved for Directed Verdict on the ground that Plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case that WaWa was negligent and failed to maintain their store reasonably thereby not meeting his liability burden and also argued that Plaintiff failed to establish damages as related to the subject incident. After arguments, the court granted our Directed Verdict.