A mother is seeking justice for her child who suffered severe health issues due to alleged negligence by a real estate company and its associates. Deja Brownlee filed a complaint on February 23, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida against Bryten Real Estate Partners, LLC, 2148 54th Avenue LLC, and Carmen Rodriguez. The lawsuit alleges that these defendants failed to address hazardous mold conditions in their apartment complex, resulting in significant harm to Brownlee's minor child.
The complaint outlines a series of allegations against the defendants regarding their management of the Enclave at Sabal Point apartment complex located in St. Petersburg, Florida. According to Brownlee, her child A.W., who was residing with her as a tenant at the complex, was hospitalized on June 10, 2023, due to exposure to mold on the premises. The plaintiff claims that despite being aware of water leaks and extensive mold growth within the complex, Bryten Real Estate Partners and 2148 54th Avenue LLC did not take necessary remediation actions or warn tenants about these dangerous conditions.
Brownlee's lawsuit includes counts of negligence and premises liability against each defendant. She argues that Bryten Real Estate Partners owed a duty to provide safe accommodations and failed to exercise reasonable care by neglecting necessary maintenance and remediation efforts. "The existence of dangerous microbial mold growth was permitted to infiltrate," causing severe pulmonary injuries to A.W., states the complaint. Similarly, accusations are made against Carmen Rodriguez for failing in her managerial duties which contributed to the unsafe living environment.
In seeking relief from the court, Brownlee demands judgment exceeding $50,000 for each count against the defendants. This amount excludes costs but includes applicable attorney’s fees and interest. The plaintiff also requests a jury trial for all triable issues and any further relief deemed appropriate by the court.
Representing Deja Brownlee are attorneys Joseph G. Alvarez and William R. Gower from Alvarez Gower Injury Law PLLC based in Tampa, Florida. The case is identified under Case Number: 25-000847-CI with Judge Ken Burke overseeing proceedings in Pinellas County.