A slip-and-fall incident at a residential property has escalated into a legal battle, with serious allegations of negligence. On March 5, 2025, Zoraida Qusini filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Seminole Multifamily DST. The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for injuries allegedly sustained due to unsafe conditions on the defendant's premises.
The case centers around an incident that occurred on November 14, 2023, when Qusini was visiting The Addison on Long Bayou, a property owned and operated by Seminole Multifamily DST. According to the complaint, Qusini slipped and fell on wet paint that had been left on the floor—a hazard she claims was non-obvious and posed a hidden danger to invitees like herself. As an invitee, Qusini asserts that Seminole Multifamily DST had several non-delegable duties towards her safety. These included inspecting common areas for unsafe conditions, maintaining public areas in a safe state, and warning visitors of any known dangers.
Qusini accuses Seminole Multifamily DST of breaching these duties by failing to implement reasonable inspection policies and neglecting to maintain safe premises. The complaint further alleges that the defendant knew or should have known about the dangerous condition because it occurred regularly and was foreseeable. "Defendant knew or should have known that a dangerous condition complained of existed for such a length of time," states the filing.
As a result of this alleged negligence, Qusini claims she suffered significant injuries leading to pain and suffering, disability, mental anguish, and financial losses due to medical expenses and lost earnings. She argues that these damages are permanent and will continue into the future.
In seeking justice from the court, Qusini demands judgment against Seminole Multifamily DST for damages along with costs and post-judgment interest. Additionally, she requests any other relief deemed appropriate by the court. A trial by jury has also been demanded as part of her pursuit for accountability.
Representing Zoraida Qusini is attorney Christopher L. Hamblen from the Law Offices of Christopher L. Hamblen in Clearwater, Florida. The case has been assigned Case Number 25-001039-CI in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County.