A pedestrian has taken legal action against a local transit authority, claiming negligence after a fall at a bus station left her with permanent injuries. Katrina Harrison filed the complaint in the County Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on October 16, 2024, naming the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PTSA) as the defendant.
The lawsuit stems from an incident that occurred on December 31, 2020, when Harrison was walking at Grand Central Station in St. Petersburg, Florida—a property owned and operated by PTSA. According to the complaint, Harrison tripped over cracked and uneven concrete on the premises, resulting in significant injuries to her ankles and feet. The plaintiff claims she was unaware of the hazardous condition prior to her fall.
Harrison's attorney argues that PTSA had a "non-delegable duty" to maintain the premises safely and either rectify or warn about any dangerous conditions. The complaint outlines several alleged breaches of this duty by PTSA: failing to maintain safe conditions by allowing hazardous concrete to persist; neglecting to inspect and repair potential tripping hazards; and not warning patrons like Harrison about these dangers.
The plaintiff asserts that PTSA's negligence directly caused her injuries, leading to severe physical and emotional consequences including pain and suffering, disability, mental anguish, and financial losses due to medical expenses and lost earnings. These damages are described as both permanent and ongoing.
Harrison is seeking a jury trial for damages exceeding $50,000. She demands judgment against PTSA for actual damages, costs associated with the lawsuit, post-judgment interest as permitted by law, and any additional relief deemed appropriate by the court.
Representing Katrina Harrison is William L. Clark of W. Lee Clark & Associates based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. The case is identified under Case Number 24-004526-CI.