Orlando, Florida - A customer has taken legal action against Dunkin' after he claims to have been injured by an exploding toilet at one of the coffee chain's locations in central Florida. Paul Kerouac filed a negligence lawsuit on Wednesday in state court in Orlando, seeking more than $100,000 in damages for the alleged incident that occurred a year ago in Winter Park, Florida.

According to the lawsuit, Kerouac suffered "severe and long-term injuries" as a result of the explosion that took place in the men's room of the Dunkin' location. Covered in human feces, urine, and debris following the explosion, Kerouac sought assistance from store workers and the manager.

The lawsuit alleges that an employee informed Kerouac that they were aware of a recurring "problem with the toilet," indicating that previous incidents had been reported. However, the specifics of these incidents were not provided in the lawsuit.

When contacted for more details regarding Kerouac's injuries, his attorney, Scott Spradley, stated that he was currently unavailable to answer questions and would do so at a later date. Dunkin', headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The lawsuit claims that Kerouac suffered bodily injury and has required mental health care and counseling since the January 2022 incident. The specifics of his injuries and the extent of his ongoing treatment were not disclosed in the provided information.

It remains to be seen how Dunkin' will respond to the allegations made by Kerouac and what evidence will be presented in court. As the legal proceedings unfold, the outcome of the lawsuit and the potential impact on Dunkin's reputation and customer trust will be closely watched.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is based solely on the details provided in the lawsuit filing and does not contain any additional information or statements from the involved parties.