Dunkin' Donuts Sued Over Exploding Toilet Incident in Florida

Customer Paul Kerouac seeks over $100,000 for injuries and emotional distress, alleging the company was aware of the toilet issue.

Paul Kerouac, a customer at a Dunkin' Donuts outlet in Florida, is suing the coffee chain for over $100,000, alleging he was injured by an exploding toilet at the eatery.
Kerouac claims that after the toilet exploded, he was left covered in debris, feces, and urine, and that the incident caused him severe and long-term injuries.
According to the lawsuit, employees at the Dunkin' Donuts outlet were aware of the problem with the toilet as prior incidents had occurred.
Kerouac alleges that as a direct result of the incident, he has required mental health care and counseling.
The lawsuit accuses Dunkin' Donuts of negligence, failure of proper maintenance, and lack of warning to customers about the potential hazard.