Couple Sues Arby’s after Slip and Fall

Ohio resident Melody Hill and her husband Steve are suing for personal injuries after Melody sustained injuries at an Arby’s in Huntington.

The complaint was filed in Federal Court against the Cartee Restaurant Group, which owns and operates the Arby’s location at which Melody sustained her injuries. According to the complaint, the Hills went to Arby’s on August 26, 2011.  Melody was walking to the restroom when she slipped on what appeared to be a pool of water and fell. The complaint states that Arby’s knew or should have known about the pooled water, but that no measures were taken to warn customers of the potential hazard.

Melody received various injuries as a result of the fall.  The suit seeks compensation for her medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, scarring, physical and mental pain and suffering, and loss of capacity to enjoy life.  Steve is also claiming damages for the loss of the services, society, companionship and consortium of his wife.  Together, the Hills are seeking over $75,000 in damages.

Customers of a business are owed a duty of care by the business owner.  The owner has a duty to make the property safe for customers, which includes conducting a reasonable inspection of the premises to uncover hidden dangers, such as pooled water.  The property owner also has a duty to warn customers of hazardous conditions, especially if those conditions cannot be fixed.  A defendant who breaches that duty is negligent and is liable for any damages caused.  Any business that knowingly exposes its customers to a substantial risk of damage or injury  breaches its duty and standard of care.  A business that fails to recognize a substantial risk of loss that any reasonable person would realize may also be breaching its duties.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, please contact Khorrami, LLP for a confidential consultation regarding your rights.