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A Florida man is suing a major steakhouse chain after the restaurant cosmetics It “broke” while he was using it.
Michael Green said in a lawsuit that the incident unfolded during a visit to an Outback Steakhouse ocala On 26 March.
The lawsuit, filed by law firm Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys, alleges that Green left his table to use a handicapped stall during his meal. Then the seat fell beneath him, causing him to fall to the ground.
Green’s lawsuit, which was seen ocala newsclaims that as a result of his injuries he suffered “significant and permanent loss of a vital bodily function and/or permanent and significant scarring.”
Now, he’s suing the Australian-themed steakhouse chain for more than $50,000 in damages. They also accused the company of negligence on the grounds that it “failed to ensure that the toilet was secure to the floor.”
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Outback Steakhouse has more than 1,000 locations worldwide, 670 of which are in the United States, according to quarterly report,
Established in 1988, tampa-based company known for its “blooming onions”. The deep-fried dish features onions cut into flower shapes and is often served with the brand’s dipping sauce.
However, like many restaurant In chains, the brand has been forced to close many of its locations as part of a “turnaround plan”.
Two of the sites that have been shut down are based on AlabamaThe other two are located in Florida. Location in Maryland, louisianaNew York and wisconsin These were also closed under the plan.
Outback Steakhouse is operated by parent company Bloomin’ Brands, which confirmed the news in a statement USA Today,
“We considered a number of factors, including sales and traffic, business areas and potential investments to improve performance,” wrote company spokeswoman Elizabeth Daly.
closing wave The case comes just months after Bloomin’ Brands closed 41 “underperforming” restaurants in February.
Employees at the removed locations were offered jobs at nearby restaurants if possible.
“Closing a restaurant is never easy,” Bloomin’ Brands said in a statement at the time. “This was a business decision which has no impact on staff or their service.
“Many team members will have the opportunity to transfer to open positions at other restaurants,” the statement added. “Employees who do not do so will receive severance.”
Independent Bloomin’ Brands and Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys.