A shocking case of alleged negligence has surfaced in Pinellas County, Florida, where an elderly woman claims her life was upended due to a botched roofing job. On August 26, 2024, Janet K. Kleinhans and her son Donald Kleinhans filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit against American Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., and Dolphin Pointe of Dunedin Condominium Association, Inc.

The plaintiffs, represented by attorney Luke Lirot, allege that on April 16, 2024, American Roofing & Sheet Metal’s negligence during a roof repair at Dolphin Pointe condominium complex led to significant damage to a water pipe. This incident caused extensive flooding in Janet’s condo unit at 464 Paula Drive North, Dunedin. Janet, an 86-year-old resident of the unit filled with cherished possessions and memorabilia accumulated over her lifetime, found her home and belongings destroyed.

According to the complaint, “Due to this act of blatant negligence by AMERICAN ROOFING, JANET’S life was turned upside down instantly as all of her treasured possessions… have been completely destroyed.” The plaintiffs claim that neither American Roofing nor Dolphin Pointe took meaningful steps to address the damage or compensate for the loss. The initial cleanup efforts by Servpro cost $5,612.93 out-of-pocket for the plaintiffs.

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