Overview
- A negligence complaint filed July 22, 2026 by Juan Bautista Tenjo says he slipped and was injured on November 14, 2025 in an Epic Universe queue or designated photo area.
- The suit alleges water had pooled around metal floor inserts used for crowd-control stanchions and seeks damages exceeding $50,000 and a jury trial.
- The seven-page filing does not name the exact attraction or include photos, incident reports, medical records, witness statements, or inspection logs.
- Under Florida premises-liability law the plaintiff must prove Universal had actual or constructive knowledge of the hazard, so the case will turn on discovery about how long the water was present and whether staff were aware.
- Coverage notes this complaint shifts scrutiny from ride systems to pedestrian infrastructure like drainage, walking surfaces and removable queue hardware while making clear one filing does not establish a park-wide safety pattern.