In a compelling legal battle, the parents of a minor child have filed a lawsuit against two limited liability companies, alleging negligence that resulted in severe injuries to their child. The complaint was lodged by Marquel Kittles and Dominique Long on April 8, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida. The defendants named in this case are Sable Palms Owner LLC and 11601 North 22nd LLC, operating under the fictitious name ReManagePro.
The plaintiffs, acting as natural guardians for their minor child MK, claim that the defendants failed to maintain safe conditions at an apartment complex located at 2729 4th St. South, Apt. 14, St. Petersburg, Florida. According to the lawsuit, on September 25, 2024, MK was injured when Dominique Long slipped and fell while carrying him down exterior stairs that were allegedly poorly constructed and maintained. The plaintiffs argue that both Sable Palms Owner LLC and ReManagePro had a duty to ensure the premises were safe for residents and visitors alike but neglected this responsibility.
The complaint details how the stairway structure was non-compliant with several safety codes including the Florida Building Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Specifically, it highlights issues such as balusters placed every six inches inside handrails preventing continuous gripping and smooth stair treads lacking anti-slip features. These alleged deficiencies contributed to the hazardous condition leading to MK's injuries.
Marquel Kittles and Dominique Long accuse both companies of negligence for failing to construct or maintain safe premises or warn about potential dangers. They assert that these dangerous conditions were known or should have been known by the defendants due to their prolonged existence without remedy.
The plaintiffs seek damages exceeding $50,000 for bodily injury suffered by MK which includes pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life as well as expenses related to hospitalization and medical treatment. They also request interest on these damages along with costs associated with bringing this action forward.
Representing Marquel Kittles and Dominique Long is attorney Heath C. Murphy from Brandon J. Broderick LLC based in Largo Florida who has filed this complaint electronically under Case Number: 25-001719-CI.