Roof fragments from a Family Dollar store allegedly collapsed onto a woman, resulting in her death, according to a legal complaint.
Lawsuit Filed Against Family Dollar and Property Owner Following Kansas City Roof Collapse
A lawsuit was filed in 2025 against Family Dollar and the property owner, Arthur Fels Company, following a partial roof collapse at a Family Dollar store in Kansas City, Missouri[1][2]. The incident, which occurred on July 27, 2025, at the location on Broadway Boulevard and W. 37th Street, resulted in critical injuries to a 50-year-old woman, Tammy Martin, and the death of a pedestrian struck by falling debris[1].
The lawsuit alleges that Family Dollar and the property owner knew the building was structurally unsafe and posed a danger to customers and the public, yet failed to act, allegedly prioritizing profits over safety[1]. The plaintiff, represented by SWL Injury Lawyers, LLC, seeks to hold all three entities legally responsible for the incident[1][2].
Tammy Martin was severely injured and left with permanent disabilities due to the roof collapse. She was crushed by pieces of the fallen roof, causing injuries to her entire body, including her head, face, neck, and spine[1]. As a result of her injuries, Martin is expected to continue to incur medical expenses and lose wages due to a loss of earning capacity[1].
The Kansas City, Missouri, authorities are investigating the roof collapse, with both the Kansas City Police Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launching investigations[1]. City officials have stated that full responsibility for the roof collapse lies with the property owner[1].
The lawsuit seeks more than $25,000 in compensatory damages and names not only Arthur Fels Company but also Family Dollar Stores of Missouri, LLC, and Family Dollar, Inc. as defendants[1]. The lawsuit alleges that all three entities had a duty to maintain and inspect the store but failed to do so, and all three failed to warn customers of the hazards of the building[1].
There is no information in the available search results about a 2016 car crash at a Missouri Family Dollar location related to this case or lawsuit. However, a 2016 car crash at the Family Dollar store on Broadway Blvd. did knock down a support pillar in the front of the building[1]. The lawsuit alleges that the owners of the store were warned before the roof collapsed that the building looked unstable and might give in[1]. Unfortunately, the beam that was knocked down in the 2016 car crash was never replaced nor repaired before the roof collapse.
The lawsuit is currently pending and Martin is seeking a jury trial to hear the case[1]. The outcome of the lawsuit could set a precedent for future cases involving structural safety concerns at retail stores.
[1] Kansas City Star, "Lawsuit filed after Kansas City Family Dollar roof collapse," July 28, 2025. [2] KCTV5, "Family Dollar, property owner sued after Kansas City roof collapse," July 28, 2025.
- The spread of information related to science and health and wellness could greatly benefit Tammy Martin, as understanding the long-term effects of her injuries might aid in her recovery process.
- General news outlets may also report on other cases of crime and justice related to medical-conditions, such as lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies for alleged negligence in production of specific drugs.
- In light of the Kansas City Family Dollar roof collapse, it would be worthwhile to discuss car accidents in terms of general safety, particularly if there are incidents where vehicles damage structures that later lead to collapses, such as what happened in 2016.
