EDWARDSVILLE – A Walgreens customer claims she was injured at the Granite City location when she allegedly tripped over an electrical junction box and fell.
Plaintiff Lisa Blackwell filed the lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against defendant Bond Drug Company of Illinois, doing business as Walgreens, citing negligence.
According to the lawsuit, Blackwell was a visitor at the Walgreens located at 2001 Madison Avenue in Granite City on Jan. 3. While walking through the store, she claims she tripped and fell over an electrical junction box affixed to the floor.
Blackwell alleges the defendant was negligent in failing to take proper precautions to protect the safety of its customers.
Blackwell allegedly sustained injuries to her left knee, which has caused her pain and suffering and will affect her ability to earn income. The lawsuit also states that Blackwell has incurred medical expenses and will continue to require the services of medical staff to recover.
The plaintiff is seeking damages in excess of $50,000, plus court costs and any other relief the court deems proper. She is represented in this case by attorney John H. Hustava in Collinsville.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 2022LA000826