A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against a Florida-based corporation, alleging negligence in maintaining a public staircase that led to severe injuries. The complaint was filed by Zbigniew Mroz in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on August 16, 2024, against Regency Centers Corporation.
According to the complaint, on February 16, 2022, Zbigniew Mroz was walking down an outdoor staircase at The Gallery at Westbury Plaza located at 900 Old County Road, Garden City, New York. The premises are owned and managed by Regency Centers Corporation. Mroz claims that due to the negligent maintenance of the staircase by Regency Centers Corporation, he slipped and fell, resulting in serious and permanent personal injuries. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant had a duty to maintain the staircase in a reasonably safe condition but failed to do so.
The complaint states that Regency Centers Corporation was aware or should have been aware of the hazardous condition of the staircase. Despite this knowledge, they allegedly did not take appropriate measures to rectify the situation or warn the public about the potential danger.
Mroz's attorneys argue that as a result of this negligence, their client has suffered severe physical and emotional distress. They claim that Mroz has incurred significant medical expenses and will continue to do so in the future. Furthermore, they assert that his injuries have caused him substantial pain and suffering which is both physical and emotional.
In terms of relief sought from the court, Mroz is requesting damages amounting to $2 million for past and future medical expenses as well as compensation for his pain and suffering. Additionally, he seeks coverage for all costs associated with bringing this action forward.
Representing Zbigniew Mroz is Matthew Haicken from Haicken Law PLLC based in New York City. The case has been assigned Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-05746.