HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A Hillsborough County resident has taken legal action against Publix Super Markets, Inc., following a slip-and-fall incident that allegedly occurred at a Sun City Center location last year.
The complaint, filed on February 27, 2026, identifies Paulette Brown as the plaintiff. According to court documents, the incident took place on September 11, 2025, at the Publix situated at 4854 Sun City Center Blvd.
The lawsuit alleges that Brown was visiting the store when she encountered a slippery substance on the floor. The filing claims that Publix breached its duty of care by failing to maintain the premises, neglecting to inspect the flooring for hazards, and failing to warn customers of the dangerous condition…