Woman Sues Outback Steakhouse for $1.5M, Says She Slipped on Mashed Potatoes
The lawsuit says the restaurant failed to address a spill and left the floor unsafe, leading to serious injuries and a $1.5 million claim.
- Tracy J. Renshaw, 56, is suing Outback Steakhouse for $1.5 million after slipping on mashed potatoes at the chain's Sterling, Virginia location on May 14, 2023, claiming the spill created an "unreasonably dangerous condition for visitors."
- Alleging negligence, Renshaw contends that Outback breached its "duty of ordinary care" by allowing the hazard to remain on the floor without warning, causing her to suffer "serious and permanent injuries."
- In a May 19 answer, Outback denied the allegations, arguing it had "no duty to post any warning" about the fall risk; the Sterling location involved is now permanently closed.
- The Australian-themed chain has faced previous litigation from injured diners, including a 2018 case where a man cracked two molars on broken plate shards and a 2021 incident involving a metal bristle in chicken.
- Demanding a jury trial, Renshaw seeks redress for "diminished working and earning capacities" and ongoing medical costs; a spokesperson for Outback, which operates more than 1,000 locations, did not respond to requests for comment.
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Virginia woman sues Outback Steakhouse for $1.5m over mashed potato-related accident
A Sterling, Virginia, woman, Tracy J. Renshaw, has brought a liability lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse. The suit alleges that on May 14, 2023, at an Outback location in Sterling, she slipped on a substance she described as mashed potatoes while walking inside the restaurant The lawsuit seeks $1.5 million in damages and alleges the restaurant failed to maintain safe walking conditions for customers. Court filings state Renshaw fell after stepp…
Virginia Woman Sues Outback Steakhouse For $1.5 Million, Claiming She Slipped On Some Mashed Potatoes
A Virginia woman is suing Outback Steakhouse for $1.5 million, claiming she suffered serious injuries when she slipped on some mashed potatoes. According to the complaint, the incident took place on May 14, 2023, at an Outback Steakhouse that is no longer in operation. The federal lawsuit claims that the woman, Tracy J. Renshaw, was walking to the restroom at an Outback Steakhouse in Sterling, Virginia, when she slipped on a pile of mashed potat…
Woman sues Outback Steakhouse for $1.5 million over alleged slip on mashed potatoes
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse, saying she suffered serious injuries after slipping on mashed potatoes at a Virginia restaurant. She is seeking $1.5 million, according to court documents.
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