In a dramatic legal battle, a Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against her former apartment complex and its management company, alleging severe health issues and property damage due to persistent mold and dust mite infestations. Cheryl Miller, the plaintiff, initiated the complaint on January 31, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County against MacAlpine Place Apartment Partners, Ltd., and UDR, Inc.

The case centers around Miller’s harrowing experience living in an apartment plagued by chronic leaks leading to hazardous mold growth. The lawsuit details how these conditions caused her significant health problems such as respiratory issues, skin rashes, and migraines. According to the complaint, “Plaintiff suffered severe adverse health consequences including allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma,” among other ailments. The defendants are accused of negligence for failing to address these environmental hazards despite repeated requests for repairs from February 2019 through early 2020.

Miller recounts moving into the Dunedin residence on February 15, 2019. Shortly after her arrival, she noticed foul odors and water leaks emanating from the air conditioning system—a problem that was never adequately resolved by UDR despite numerous complaints. Her health began deteriorating within weeks as mold spores infiltrated her living space. By March 2019, the situation worsened with sightings of rats and additional water leaks throughout the property.