Current:Home > StocksMan says exploding toilet in Dunkin' left him covered in waste, debris. Now he's suing. -WealthSphere Pro
Man says exploding toilet in Dunkin' left him covered in waste, debris. Now he's suing.
View
Date:2025-04-12 05:13:13
A Florida man is seeking $50,000 in damages after he said a toilet at a Dunkin' location exploded and covered him in debris, feces and urine.
A lawsuit filed in Orange County Wednesday on behalf of Paul Kerouac alleges he visited the men's room at a Winter Park Dunkin', outside of Orlando, on Jan. 6 2022. The commode erupted, leaving the plaintiff and the loo covered in its contents, the lawsuit stated.
After the incident, the plaintiff said he sought help from the employees, who told him they were aware of the issue as prior incidents had occurred.
Kerouac is seeking $50,000 in damages from HZ O Donuts (operating as a Dunkin' location, formerly known as Dunkin' Donuts) on account of their alleged negligence, according to the lawsuit filed by attorney Scott Spradley.
"As a direct result of Defendant's breach and/or multiple breaches of its duties and obligations to Plaintiff, who was lawfully on Defendant's premises, Plaintiff unwittingly became the victim of the exploding toilet and of the aftermath which followed, and sustained damages, including injuries and emotional and mental distress," the lawsuit states.
Dunkin' did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment.
More:Florida woman sues Hershey over Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging not being 'cute'
veryGood! (11498)
Related
- Sarah J. Maas books explained: How to read 'ACOTAR,' 'Throne of Glass' in order.
- Brooke Hogan says she's distanced herself from family after missing Hulk Hogan's third wedding
- Search for man who police say shot deputy and another person closes schools in South Carolina
- 'Whip-smart': This 22-year-old helps lead one of the largest school districts in Arizona
- Selena Gomez's "Weird Uncles" Steve Martin and Martin Short React to Her Engagement
- Horoscopes Today, September 27, 2023
- Retail theft, other shrink factors drained $112B from stores last year
- At least 20 dead in gas station explosion in Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh region as residents flee to Armenia
- Sarah J. Maas books explained: How to read 'ACOTAR,' 'Throne of Glass' in order.
- Oh Bother! Winnie, poo and deforestation
Ranking
- Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
- Talking Heads' 'Stop Making Sense' is still burning down the house
- DNA sample from suspect in Gilgo Beach murders matches pizza crust, prosecutors say
- Damian Lillard addresses Trail Blazers-Bucks trade in 'Farewell' song
- This was the average Social Security benefit in 2004, and here's what it is now
- Remains found in 1996 identified after New Hampshire officials use modern DNA testing tech
- Jimmy Carter's 99th birthday celebrations moved a day up amid talks of government shutdown
- Bruce Springsteen postpones all 2023 concerts to treat peptic ulcer disease
Recommendation
Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly Hills
Kia, Hyundai recall over 3.3 million vehicles for potential fire-related issues
Damian Lillard addresses Trail Blazers-Bucks trade in 'Farewell' song
Blue Beetle tells story of Latino superhero and his family in first-of-its-kind live action film
Will the 'Yellowstone' finale be the last episode? What we know about Season 6, spinoffs
Watch the joyous energy between this jumping baby goat and adorable little girl
McCarthy rejects Senate spending bill while scrambling for a House plan that averts a shutdown
Here Are the Only Requests Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian Had for Her Baby Shower