James Alavekios has filed a lawsuit seeking damages exceeding $50,000 against two entities, alleging negligence that led to his injury. The complaint was filed on January 7, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida. The defendants named in the case are 1001 Realty Investments LLC and Space Coast Credit Union.
According to the court documents, the incident occurred on October 14, 2023, when James Alavekios was walking on a sidewalk outside Space Coast Credit Union located at 1001 SW 2nd Avenue in Boca Raton. Alavekios claims he was injured after stepping into a large man-made hole at the edge of the sidewalk, causing him to fall forcefully to the ground. He alleges that both defendants failed in their duty to maintain a safe environment for pedestrians and neglected to warn of or rectify the hazardous condition.
The complaint outlines specific accusations against each defendant. For 1001 Realty Investments LLC, Alavekios asserts that they owned and managed the premises where the accident occurred and were negligent by failing to maintain safe conditions. They allegedly allowed a hazardous hole to exist without adequate warning signs or barriers such as caution tape or cones. This negligence purportedly created a foreseeable trip hazard for pedestrians like Alavekios.
Similarly, Space Coast Credit Union is accused of possessing and managing the same premises and failing in their responsibility to ensure safety. The complaint mirrors allegations against them regarding neglecting maintenance duties and not providing warnings about the dangerous condition posed by the hole next to their property.
Alavekios claims that as a direct result of these alleged negligent actions by both defendants, he suffered significant injuries including bodily harm, pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, and incurred medical expenses. He also mentions an aggravation of a pre-existing condition due to this incident. The damages claimed are stated as either permanent or ongoing with potential future impacts.
In his pursuit of justice, James Alavekios demands judgment for damages from both defendants—1001 Realty Investments LLC and Space Coast Credit Union—and seeks relief through compensation for his injuries and losses. He has requested a trial by jury for all issues presented in this case.
The legal representation for James Alavekios is provided by Melissa Goldstein from Schwed, Adams & McGinley P.A., based in Palm Beach Gardens. The Case ID is: 502025CA000110XXXAMB Div: AO.