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Patient alleges injuries from slip, fall in bathroom

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BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing Washington Park Health and Opportunity Center after she allegedly slipped and fell in the bathroom.

Annette Porter filed a complaint on Dec. 19, in the St. Clair County Circuit Court against Washington Park Health and Opportunity Center, alleging the healthcare center breached its duty to exercise ordinary care for the safety of its invitees.

According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on Nov. 23, 2015, she was a patient at Washington Park Health and Opportunity Center's facility when she slipped and fell in the bathroom. As a result, she alleges she suffered injuries. 

The plaintiff alleges Washington Park Health and Opportunity Center failed to provide a safe and dry bathroom and failed to provide adequate warnings.

The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks compensation in an amount in excess of $50,000, plus costs of this suit.

She is represented by Mark S. Peebles of Peebles & Associates LLC in Belleville.

St. Clair County Circuit Court case number 16-c-667

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