What is an Invitee under Florida Premises Liability Law?

woman shopping in a supermarket — A shopper is one example of an invitee.

In Florida, an invitee is someone who comes on the property at the invitation of the landowner. The reason for the invitation does not matter. Wood v. Camp, Fla. 1973, 284 So.2d 691.

There is no difference between commercial (business), public, and social invitees.

What are some examples of invitees in Florida personal injury cases?

Shopper at a store like Walmart, Target, Costco
Shopper at a supermarket such as Publix Supermarket or Winn-Dixie Stores
Customer eating at a restaurant like Subway
Guest staying at a hotel, motel or resort
Guest at an amusement park like Walt Disney World in Orlando, Universal Studios, Epcot
Owner of a condominium unit using the common area of the building. Common areas include parking lots, swimming pool areas and more.

Other examples of invitees are:

Friend or relative who is visiting a resident of an apartment complex or condominium
A patron at a shopping mall or strip mall
A customer at a day spa, salon or barber shop
A child at a day care or community center
A guest or member of a golf or country club, or golf course
Student at a private or public school, or college or university
Customer at a gas station or convenience store
A firefighter or law enforcement officer who enters the premises of another to do their professional duties (Fla. Stat. § 112.182.)

Why does the Standard of the Injured Party Matter in a Florida Premises Liability Case?

If you claim that your injury was caused by a dangerous condition on the premises, then your status determines the duty that owner or occupier owes you.