A Canadian resident has filed a lawsuit against two Florida-based companies, alleging negligence that led to her injury. Catherine Hughes initiated the complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on June 4, 2024, targeting Bailey Property Management Corp. and Nasse Enterprises, LLC.
According to the complaint, Hughes was an invitee at Yankee Traveler R.V. Park in Largo, Florida—a property managed by Bailey Property Management Corp.—on November 16, 2022. While navigating near lot number 508 within the park, she tripped and fell into an unmarked pothole, sustaining significant injuries. The lawsuit claims that this pothole constituted a hidden danger to invitees like Hughes. The plaintiff argues that both defendants had non-delegable duties to ensure the safety of common areas and failed to fulfill these obligations.
The allegations against Bailey Property Management Corp. are extensive. Hughes contends that the company neglected its duty to inspect and maintain public areas safely and failed to warn visitors about dangerous conditions. Specifically, she accuses Bailey Property Management of not implementing reasonable inspection policies for public areas and allowing unsafe conditions to persist. "Defendant knew or should have known of the dangerous condition because such condition occurred with regularity and was therefore foreseeable," states one part of the complaint.
Similarly, Nasse Enterprises is accused of failing in its responsibilities while contracted for construction and maintenance work at Yankee Traveler R.V. Park. The lawsuit claims that Nasse Enterprises did not reasonably inspect or maintain their worksite areas safely nor warned invitees about potential dangers. As a result of these alleged failures by both defendants, Hughes asserts she suffered bodily injury accompanied by pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, medical expenses, loss of earnings capacity among other damages.
Hughes seeks judgment against both defendants for damages exceeding $50,000—exclusive of interests costs—and attorney’s fees along with post-judgment interest and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court. She also demands a trial by jury for her case.
Representing Catherine Hughes is Christopher L. Hamblen from his law office located in Clearwater, Florida. The case will be overseen by Judge Ken Burke under Case Number: 24-002477-Cl1.