Jones v. Bloomin' Brands, Inc.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION DESMOND JONES, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) No. 19-cv-05295 v. ) ) Judge Andrea R. Wood BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC., ) ) Defendant. ) MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Plaintiff Desmond Jones was dining with his family at an Outback Steakhouse (“Outback”) in Orland Park, Illinois, when the glass mug holding his drink broke into pieces, severely injuring his hand. As a result, Jones sued Outback’s owner and operator, Defendant Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (“BBI”), in the Circuit Court of Cook County, asserting one claim for…