Alma Jackson has filed a lawsuit against Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., claiming negligence and premises liability after suffering severe injuries in a fall at one of their locations. The complaint was filed on February 3, 2025, in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco.
The case centers around an incident that occurred on November 17, 2023, when Alma Jackson visited a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen located at 62 E Market St, Daly City, CA. According to the complaint, Jackson slipped on an undisclosed spill in the poorly lit parking lot and fell backward, resulting in serious injuries including a fractured tailbone and nerve pain. The lawsuit alleges that Popeyes failed to maintain safe conditions by not providing adequate lighting or warning signs about potential hazards. Jackson claims that the lack of proper maintenance and failure to adhere to safety standards set by California Building Codes directly contributed to her accident.
Jackson's complaint accuses Popeyes of several legal violations including negligence per se due to non-compliance with California Building Code Title 24, Part 2. This code mandates adequate outdoor lighting for safety purposes in commercial areas. The plaintiff argues that Popeyes' failure to provide sufficient lighting created hazardous conditions that led to her injuries. Furthermore, Jackson alleges intentional infliction of emotional distress due to Popeyes' reckless disregard for safety despite being aware of previous accidents on their premises.
In her lawsuit, Alma Jackson seeks general damages for physical pain and suffering as well as compensation for medical expenses incurred from hospital visits and treatments following the accident. She also demands reimbursement for loss of income due to her inability to work while recovering from her injuries. Additionally, Jackson requests punitive damages against Popeyes for their alleged misconduct and violation of public policy.
Representing Alma Jackson are attorneys Joy Johnson and Ayo Omotosho from Johnson|Omotosho LLP. The case is presided over by Judge Sahar Enayati under Case ID CGC-25-622018.