Man claims he suffered ‘permanent loss’ after toilet incident at restaurant, now he’s seeking $50,000 in damages

A man from Florida has filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse after claiming he was seriously injured while using a handicapped toilet inside one of the restaurant’s locations. According to the complaint, the toilet seat suddenly broke apart and collapsed beneath him while he was using it, causing him to fall and suffer injuries.

According to Fox Business, the plaintiff, Michael Green, says the incident took place at an Outback Steakhouse located on Southwest College Road in Ocala. In his lawsuit, Green claims the restaurant failed to properly maintain the restroom facilities, which led to the accident. He alleges that the broken toilet caused him significant physical harm.

Court documents state that Green suffered major bodily injuries as a result of the incident. The lawsuit further claims that his injuries are permanent and include the loss of an important bodily function. In addition to the physical damage, Green says the accident has had a lasting impact on his quality of life.

The restaurant failed to keep its bathroom safe for customers

Green also claims he has lost the ability to enjoy daily activities the way he once did, pointing to ongoing pain and limitations following the incident. These allegations form the basis of his legal action against the restaurant chain, as he seeks compensation for the injuries and losses he says were caused by the accident.

The lawsuit accuses the restaurant of being careless. Green claims Outback Steakhouse did not make sure the toilet was properly attached to the floor. This failure led to the dangerous situation that caused his injuries.

Green also says the restaurant created an unsafe and dangerous situation for people visiting the place. He believes the restaurant should have checked and fixed the toilet before someone got hurt. Restaurant safety incidents have been making headlines recently, including when staff charged the Ryanair CEO for something petty during his visit.

Green is now asking for $50,000 in damages from Outback Steakhouse. He wants the restaurant chain to pay for the injuries and problems he suffered because of the broken toilet.

This is not the first time something like this has happened in Florida. In 2022, a man sued Dunkin’ after a toilet exploded at one of their locations. He said he was covered in waste and the experience was so bad it caused him mental health problems. Other restaurant incidents have also shocked customers, like when an Australian couple faced something shocking after sitting down with their children.

Last month, Outback Steakhouse closed 21 locations that were not doing well. The company said it is working on a plan to improve its business and increase revenue.