In a gripping legal battle that highlights the responsibilities of property management, Grace Gilsinan has filed a lawsuit against Aria Apartments LLC and Palm Communities LLC. The complaint was lodged in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on March 11, 2025. Gilsinan alleges negligence on the part of both defendants after suffering severe injuries from a fall at their premises.

The plaintiff, Grace Gilsinan, claims that on May 19, 2024, she was lawfully present at an apartment complex managed by Aria Apartments LLC and Palm Communities LLC when she slipped and fell due to a dangerously unmaintained step. According to the complaint, both companies had a duty to maintain their premises in a safe condition for invitees like Gilsinan but failed to do so. “Negligently and carelessly,” as stated in the document, they permitted her to walk upon unsafe premises without adequate warning or safety measures.

Gilsinan’s attorneys argue that both Aria and Palm breached their duty by not only failing to maintain safe conditions but also by neglecting to warn her about potential hazards. The complaint details several alleged negligent acts such as failing to exercise reasonable diligence in discovering or remedying dangerous conditions and not implementing necessary safety policies or procedures. As a result of these oversights, Gilsinan suffered “severe, grievous and permanent injuries,” including physical pain, mental anguish, loss of earnings capacity, and ongoing medical expenses.