Woman Injured After Ceiling Collapse at Florida Wing Restaurant

Lawsuit alleges restaurant knew about deteriorating ceiling for years before incident

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:38pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged ceiling tile or air conditioning unit fragment against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually illustrating the physical evidence from a restaurant ceiling collapse that seriously injured a customer.A close-up of the physical evidence from a restaurant ceiling collapse that seriously injured a customer, exposing the restaurant's failure to address known safety issues.Today in Orlando

A woman dining at a wing restaurant in Orlando, Florida was injured when the ceiling and an air conditioning unit collapsed on her in October 2025. Dajah Stover is suing Flyers Wings and Grill, alleging the restaurant knew about the deteriorating ceiling for years but failed to make necessary repairs, leading to the incident that caused significant injuries to Stover.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of businesses maintaining safe premises for customers, especially in the food service industry where public health and safety are critical concerns. The lawsuit also raises questions about regulatory oversight and whether more could have been done to address the known issues at the restaurant prior to the incident.

The details

According to the lawsuit, on October 6, 2025, Stover was eating at Flyers Wings and Grill in Orlando with her 1-year-old daughter when the ceiling suddenly collapsed, causing an air conditioning unit to fall on Stover's head. Stover suffered a deep cut on her head that required staples. The lawsuit alleges that the restaurant had been cited multiple times by state inspectors for issues with the ceiling, including accumulated debris, grease, and mold, dating back to 2023. A previous incident in 2024 where a customer was injured by a falling ceiling tile had also been resolved by the restaurant prior to a lawsuit.

  • On October 30, 2023, state inspectors noted ceiling tiles were soiled with debris and mold.
  • On August 26, 2024, a customer was injured when a piece of ceiling fell on her head.
  • In May 2025, inspectors found damaged and missing ceiling tiles, as well as mold in the ice machine.
  • On October 6, 2025, the ceiling and air conditioning unit collapsed on Dajah Stover.

The players

Dajah Stover

A customer at Flyers Wings and Grill who was injured when the ceiling collapsed on her in October 2025.

Flyers Wings and Grill

The Orlando, Florida restaurant where the ceiling collapsed, injuring Stover. The lawsuit alleges the restaurant knew about the deteriorating ceiling for years but failed to make necessary repairs.

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What they’re saying

“It felt like an earthquake or a sinkhole or something was coming. Everything just started coming down on me. I just seen so much blood pouring from my head.”

— Dajah Stover

What’s next

Stover is seeking a jury trial and damages in excess of $50,000 from Flyers Wings and Grill.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of businesses maintaining safe premises for customers, especially in the food service industry where public health and safety are critical concerns. The lawsuit raises questions about regulatory oversight and whether more could have been done to address the known issues at the restaurant prior to the incident.