Sandra Clowser has taken legal action against a governmental entity, accusing it of negligence that led to her serious injuries. On March 26, 2025, Sandra Clowser filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Pinellas County. The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for injuries sustained due to alleged negligence by the county.
The case revolves around an incident on May 28, 2025, at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs, Florida. According to the complaint filed by Clowser's attorney Eduardo R. Latour of Latour & Associates, P.A., Pinellas County is accused of failing to maintain and control its property adequately. The park's surface was reportedly dangerously slick and slippery, causing Clowser to fall and suffer significant bodily harm. The complaint outlines that this negligence resulted in various physical and emotional injuries for Clowser, including pain, disfigurement, aggravated pre-existing conditions, and loss of earning capacity.
Clowser's legal team argues that Pinellas County did not address or resolve the claim within six months after being notified as required under Section 768.28(6)(a) of the Florida Statutes. This lack of response from both the agency responsible and the Department of Insurance has prompted Clowser to pursue further legal action. She alleges that her injuries are either permanent or continuing in nature and have caused her ongoing mental and physical distress.
In her lawsuit, Sandra Clowser is seeking a jury trial and demands compensation for damages exceeding $50,000 exclusive of costs and interest. Her claims include hospital and medical expenses incurred due to the incident as well as lost wages resulting from her inability to work post-injury.
The case is being handled by Eduardo R. Latour from Latour & Associates based in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It is filed under Case Number 25-001458-CI.