Jovanni Sierra
They say Publix has refused to change their “reckless policy of selling knives to underage buyers and has spurned law by intentionally failing to check identification before selling dangerous weapons to underage knife purchasers.”
In Florida, it is against the law to sell any weapons, including knives, to those under the age of 18.
“Publix is fully responsible for the damages caused by their illegal knife sale and could be responsible for punitive damages if their conduct rises to the level of intentional disregard of Florida law:” stated Brian LaBovick, the attorney representing the Estate of Jovanni Sierra.
Police said Johnson, who is being charged as an adult,
confessed to the killing and cited his Muslim faith for the motive.Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous released the following statement regarding the lawsuit: “It would be inappropriate for us to comment on pending litigation.”
