ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A Ponte Vedra Beach man has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets, Inc., alleging a store employee struck him with a shopping cart, causing serious injuries.
The lawsuit was filed June 30, 2026, in the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in St. Johns County, Florida. The case is seeking damages in excess of $50,001, not including attorney’s fees and court costs.
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The allegations
According to the complaint, the incident occurred Nov. 14, 2025, at the Publix located on Front Street in Ponte Vedra Beach. The plaintiff was shopping at the store when a Publix employee pushing a shopping cart collided into him.
The lawsuit alleges Publix failed to use reasonable care while moving the cart in and around the store, failed to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition, and created a dangerous condition for customers.
Injuries claimed
The plaintiff claims he suffered a range of serious physical and financial setbacks as a result of the collision.
According to the complaint, his injuries include bodily harm, pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and medical expenses including hospitalization and nursing care. He is also seeking compensation for lost earnings and loss of ability to earn money in the future.
The complaint states the injuries are either permanent or continuing, and that he sustained permanent injuries “within a reasonable degree of medical probability.”
The lawsuit also claims the collision aggravated a previously existing condition, though the complaint does not specify what that condition is.
News4JAX reached out to Publix for comment. We will update this story once we receive a response.