Julia A. Barton has filed a lawsuit against a condominium association and two property management companies, claiming negligence led to her severe injuries. The complaint was filed in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on January 28, 2025, targeting Gulfstream Condominium Association, Inc., FirstService Residential Inc., and Waterfront Services, Inc.

The case stems from an incident on January 16, 2024, when Barton tripped over a cord in the common area of her condominium complex at 2020 S Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. She asserts that the defendants failed to maintain safe premises and neglected to warn residents of hazardous conditions. Barton’s legal team argues that the defendants had a “non-delegable duty” to ensure safety for all invitees on their property but breached this duty by allowing dangerous conditions to persist.

According to the complaint, Barton suffered permanent bodily injuries requiring emergency medical treatment due to the fall. The lawsuit details various allegations against each defendant for failing to inspect or correct known hazards and not providing adequate warnings about potential dangers. The claims highlight negligence in maintaining safe walking areas free from construction debris and other obstacles.