A man is taking legal action against multiple entities after a slip-and-fall incident on a poorly maintained sidewalk left him with significant injuries. Robert Lucia filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on April 25, 2025, naming Palm Beach County and several property management companies as defendants.
The lawsuit stems from an incident that occurred on July 5, 2023, when Robert Lucia was walking his dog along Palmwood Road in front of the Harbor Place Community. According to the complaint, Lucia slipped and fell due to a wet and grimy sidewalk that had been neglected for an extended period. The plaintiff alleges that this negligence resulted in substantial and permanent injuries requiring ongoing medical care. The defendants named in the case include Palm Beach County, Harbor Place Property Owner’s Association Inc., Hose Pros Pressure Washing LLC, Ground F/X Environmental Services Inc., and Hille Holdings LLC.
Lucia's lawsuit accuses each defendant of failing to maintain the sidewalk safely or warn pedestrians of its hazardous condition. Specifically, he claims that they did not adequately inspect or repair the sidewalk to prevent such accidents. The complaint states: "Defendant COUNTY negligently and carelessly breached this duty by failing to adequately and safely maintain the sidewalk at the property." Similar allegations are made against each defendant, asserting their responsibility for ensuring public safety.
The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for bodily injury, pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, medical expenses, travel costs related to treatment, lost earnings potential, and aggravation of pre-existing conditions. These damages are described as either permanent or likely to continue affecting Lucia's life.
Representing Robert Lucia is attorney Chad J. Robinson from Your Damage Lawyer PLLC based in Miami. The case has been assigned Case Number 502025CA004043XXXAMB.