Erika Hartman has taken legal action against two companies, alleging negligence that resulted in severe injuries. On April 24, 2025, Hartman filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Tolino Inc and O2B Holdings, LLC.
According to the complaint, Erika Hartman was walking on a sidewalk at 130 Riviere Road in Palm Harbor, Florida, on April 27, 2023. The premises are owned and managed by Tolino Inc and O2B Holdings. The lawsuit claims that both companies failed to maintain their property safely. Hartman alleges she tripped over an uneven sidewalk uprooted by a tree root, which constituted a "dangerous latent defective condition." She argues that both defendants had a duty to ensure the safety of their premises for lawful visitors like herself but neglected this responsibility.
The lawsuit details multiple allegations against both companies. It accuses them of failing to maintain the premises safely and not providing adequate warnings about potential hazards. Specific accusations include failing to discover or remedy the dangerous condition of the sidewalk and not implementing necessary safety policies or procedures. As a result of these alleged failures, Hartman claims she suffered "severe, grievous and permanent injuries," along with physical and mental pain and suffering. The complaint also mentions her inability to lead a normal life due to her injuries.
Hartman is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from each defendant for her injuries and related expenses such as hospital bills. She demands a jury trial on all issues so triable as a matter of right.
The attorneys representing Erika Hartman are Marc M. Crumpton Jr., Brian L. Elstein from Jack Bernstein P.A., located in Tampa, Florida. The case was filed under Case Number: 25-002152-CI.