A Dunkin’ customer in central Florida has filed a negligence lawsuit against the popular coffee chain, alleging severe injuries resulting from an exploding toilet at one of its locations.
Paul Kerouac is seeking over $100,000 in damages, claiming he endured “severe and long-term injuries” following the incident that occurred a year ago at a Dunkin’ establishment in Winter Park, Florida.
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According to the lawsuit filed on Wednesday in state court in Orlando, the explosion left Kerouac covered in human feces, urine, and debris.
After the unsettling experience, he sought assistance from store workers and the manager. The lawsuit contends that an employee informed Kerouac they were already aware of a “problem with the toilet,” citing previous incidents, but did not provide further details about the nature of the explosion.
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Details about the specific injuries Kerouac sustained were not immediately available. When contacted for more information, his attorney, Scott Spradley, indicated he would respond to questions the following day.
Dunkin’, headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, has yet to respond to inquiries seeking comment.
The lawsuit asserts that Kerouac suffered bodily injury and has required mental health care and counseling since the January 2022 incident.
The case raises questions about the safety measures and maintenance protocols at Dunkin’ locations, prompting concerns about the well-being of customers and the need for transparency regarding incidents that could jeopardize their health and safety.
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