Stacey Moe, a resident of Pinellas County, Florida, has filed a lawsuit seeking damages exceeding $50,000 against the Florida Department of Transportation and Asset Management Webber. The complaint was lodged in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County on February 18, 2025. Moe alleges that negligence on the part of these entities led to a serious accident while he was riding his motor scooter.
The case centers around an incident that occurred on April 26, 2024, when Moe was traveling along Gulf Boulevard in Madeira Beach. According to the complaint, Moe hit a pothole approximately one foot deep while riding in the bike lane, causing him to fall off his scooter and sustain significant injuries. The lawsuit accuses both defendants of failing to maintain safe road conditions and neglecting their duty to inspect and repair hazardous areas effectively.
Moe's legal team argues that the Florida Department of Transportation had a responsibility to ensure the safety of public roads and bike lanes but failed to do so. The complaint states that they "negligently failed to maintain or adequately maintain" these areas, allowing them to remain in a dangerous condition. Furthermore, it is alleged that they did not provide adequate warnings about existing hazards like the pothole that caused Moe's accident.
Similarly, Asset Management Webber is accused of negligence in its contracted paving services for the Department of Transportation. The company allegedly created or allowed dangerous conditions to persist without proper inspection or correction. Moe's attorneys argue that this breach of duty directly contributed to his injuries.
The plaintiff seeks compensation for medical expenses incurred due to physical injuries and mental suffering resulting from the accident. Additionally, Moe claims permanent injury impacts his ability to enjoy life fully and affects his earning capacity due to lost wages.
Represented by Morgan & Morgan P.A., specifically attorney Blake R. Carl, Stacey Moe demands a jury trial for all issues deemed triable by right. The court case is identified as Case Number: 25-000737-CI with Ken Burke serving as Clerk of the Circuit Court for Pinellas County.