Todd Heller, a potential homebuyer, has filed a lawsuit seeking damages exceeding $50,000 against the owners of a property he visited in Boca Raton, Florida. The complaint was lodged by Heller on January 28, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County against Luis Martins and Veronica Martins.
According to the lawsuit, Todd Heller claims that while visiting the property at 950 NW 177 Avenue as an invitee and potential buyer on June 24, 2024, he suffered injuries due to negligence on part of the defendants. Heller alleges that he hit his head on a cross beam painted the same color as the ceiling in the basement, creating an optical illusion. This incident led to him falling and sustaining bodily injuries. The complaint highlights that Luis and Veronica Martins had exclusive possession and control over the premises and were responsible for maintaining it in a safe condition for guests like Heller.
The legal filing accuses Luis and Veronica Martins of several negligent acts. These include failing to maintain or adequately inspect their property for hazards such as the cross beam that caused Heller's fall. The plaintiff asserts that this negligence resulted in an unreasonably dangerous condition that they should have been aware of through ordinary care. Furthermore, Heller claims they failed to warn him about these dangers or correct them despite knowing—or having enough time to know—about their existence.
Heller's complaint seeks compensatory damages for his physical injuries and associated consequences such as pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, medical expenses, loss of earnings capacity, and aggravation of pre-existing conditions. He argues these losses are either permanent or ongoing and will continue into the future. Additionally, he demands post-judgment interest, costs related to litigation including attorney’s fees, and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court.
Representing Todd Heller is Byron Jackson from Morgan & Morgan P.A., a law firm known for handling personal injury cases. The case is identified under Case Number: 502025CA000866XXXAMB.