Mark Heine has filed a lawsuit against a St. Petersburg-based motel, alleging negligence after sustaining injuries on the premises. The complaint was lodged by Mark Heine in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on February 7, 2025, targeting DI ST PETERSBURG LLC, operating as Super 8 by Wyndham St. Petersburg.
The incident that prompted this legal action occurred on November 17, 2024. On that day, Heine was present at the Super 8 by Wyndham St. Petersburg as an invitee with the knowledge and consent of DI ST PETERSBURG LLC. According to the complaint, Heine suffered injuries due to a foreign substance left negligently on the floor of the motel's restaurant area. The lawsuit accuses DI ST PETERSBURG LLC of failing to maintain a safe environment for its patrons and neglecting to warn them about potential hazards.
Heine's complaint outlines several specific allegations against DI ST PETERSBURG LLC. It claims that the company had either actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition but failed to take appropriate measures to address it. Among other accusations, it alleges that DI ST PETERSBURG allowed hazardous conditions to persist by not removing foreign substances from the floor and not providing adequate warnings or non-skid surfaces for safety.
The legal document emphasizes that these alleged oversights resulted in significant harm to Heine. As detailed in the complaint, he suffered bodily injuries and incurred medical expenses due to these injuries. Furthermore, Heine asserts that his physical condition has been permanently affected, leading to ongoing pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.
In response to these grievances, Mark Heine is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from DI ST PETERSBURG LLC. The plaintiff is also demanding a jury trial to resolve all triable issues related to this case.
Representing Mark Heine in this legal battle is Tomas L. Gacio from Abrahamson & Uiterwyk Car Accident & Injury Lawyer based in Tampa, Florida. The case is identified under Case Number: 25-000579-CI and will be presided over by judges from the Circuit Court of Pinellas County.