A Marion County resident claims he suffered injuries that ultimately required surgery after he allegedly slipped and fell on a recently waxed approach at an Ocala bowling alley.
Dennis Rose filed the premises liability complaint on June 29, against AMF Bowling Centers, Inc., doing business as Bowlero East Ocala, along with an unnamed manager.
According to the complaint, the alleged incident occurred on July 25, 2025, while Rose was visiting the Bowlero East Ocala facility located at 3225 SE Maricamp Road.
According to the complaint, Rose was preparing to begin his turn during a bowling game when he stepped onto the lane approach. As he proceeded, Rose claims that he slipped and fell with significant force due to the condition of the surface.
Specifically, the lawsuit cites the approach surface as having been “slippery, slick, non-code-compliant” and having been recently waxed by the facility’s staff.
Rose asserts that this condition directly resulted in serious bodily injuries that ultimately required surgical intervention, as well as ongoing physical impairment and medical expenses.
In addition to suing the corporate entity, the complaint lists “John Doe” as a co-defendant. The filing identifies this individual as the manager on duty at the time of the incident.
Rose’s legal counsel alleges that the manager allowed the floors to become overly waxed and excessively slippery, and that they either failed to recognize the hazard or chose to ignore it.
The lawsuit accuses the defendants of negligence, alleging that the bowling alley owed its patrons a legal duty of reasonable care to maintain the premises in a safe condition. Rose claims this duty was breached when the facility over-waxed the floors and failed to provide warnings to guests about the slippery surface.
The lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $50,000, exclusive of costs and interest.