A recent lawsuit filed in Pinellas County, Florida, highlights the dangers of poorly maintained properties and the serious consequences that can result. On February 10, 2025, Louise Ancona filed a complaint against Town Shores of Gulfport No. 205, Inc., a condominium corporation, alleging negligence after she suffered significant injuries on their premises.

The case revolves around an incident that occurred on July 16, 2024, when Ancona visited the defendant’s property as a business invitee or guest. According to the complaint, Town Shores of Gulfport was responsible for maintaining the safety of its premises at 5960 30th Ave S., Gulfport, Florida. However, Ancona claims that they failed in this duty by not keeping the exterior stairway safe and adequately lit. The plaintiff argues that these oversights led to her slipping and falling on a liquid substance due to inadequate lighting and non-slip surfaces on the stairway.

Ancona’s lawsuit accuses Town Shores of Gulfport of breaching their duty to maintain a reasonably safe environment and failing to warn her about potential hazards. The complaint details several alleged failures by the defendant: not maintaining or properly installing non-slip additives in walkway surfaces, neglecting Florida Building Code standards, and insufficient lighting on the exterior stairway. These conditions reportedly created an unreasonably dangerous situation for anyone using the premises.