A tenant's harrowing ordeal at a Florida apartment complex has led to a lawsuit alleging negligence and demanding significant compensation. On June 25, 2024, Jacob Wassey filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Flagler Pointe Apartments GP LLC.
According to the complaint, Jacob Wassey was a tenant at Flagler Pointe Apartments located at 6367 24th Street S, Saint Petersburg. On June 8, 2024, Wassey suffered serious injuries due to what he claims was negligent maintenance by the apartment complex's management. The plaintiff alleges that water flooding his kitchen and bathroom created hazardous conditions that led to his injuries. "The Defendant negligently and carelessly maintained the premises," reads the complaint, accusing Flagler Pointe Apartments of failing to keep the property safe for its tenants.
Wassey's complaint outlines several specific accusations against Flagler Pointe Apartments. The defendant is said to have breached its duty by allowing a foreign substance to remain on the floor of Wassey's apartment. This dangerous condition was either known or should have been known by the management due to its persistence over time. The complaint further states that Flagler Pointe Apartments failed in multiple respects: not remedying the hazardous state despite having actual or constructive knowledge of it, allowing dangerous conditions to persist, and not warning tenants about these dangers.
The consequences for Wassey have been severe. He claims to have suffered physical injuries affecting his body and extremities, leading to pain, medical expenses, mental anguish, physical handicap, loss of earnings and earning capacity, loss of enjoyment of life, and aggravation of pre-existing conditions. These injuries are described as permanent and continuing in nature.
In seeking justice from the court, Wassey demands judgment for damages exceeding $50,000 along with interest and costs. He also requests a jury trial on all triable issues related to this case.
Representing Jacob Wassey is Justin W. Pimenta from Abrahamson & Uiterwyk Car Accident & Injury Lawyers based in Tampa. The case is being presided over under Case Number: 24-002840-CI.