In a gripping legal battle, a Florida resident has taken legal action against a corporate entity over a severe injury sustained on rented property. On February 28, 2025, Patrick Hart filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, accusing Corporate Midwest Investment LLC of negligence.
The lawsuit centers around an incident that occurred on February 11, 2024. Patrick Hart claims he was lawfully present at a rental property managed by Corporate Midwest Investment LLC when he tripped and fell over an unlevel manhole. This hazardous condition allegedly resulted in severe and permanent injuries for Hart. The plaintiff asserts that the defendant had a duty to maintain the premises safely and failed to do so, leading to his injuries. According to the complaint, "Defendant negligently allowed the manhole to become and remain in a hazardous condition," causing significant pain and suffering for Hart.
Hart's allegations are rooted in what he perceives as negligence on the part of Corporate Midwest Investment LLC. He contends that the company breached its duty by not inspecting or maintaining the premises adequately and failing to warn invitees like himself about potential dangers. The complaint states that "Defendant acted with less than reasonable care" by allowing such hazardous conditions to persist without proper inspection or repair.
The plaintiff is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from Corporate Midwest Investment LLC for medical expenses, pain and suffering, disability, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life. In addition to financial compensation, Hart demands that the court hold Corporate Midwest accountable for their alleged negligence. He also requests a jury trial to resolve these issues.
Representing Patrick Hart is attorney Jeremy Clark from Clark Hartpence Law based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The case is presided over by Judge Ken Burke under Case Number 25-000982-CI.