In a dramatic turn of events, a couple has filed a lawsuit against a well-known Florida pool contractor, alleging negligence and breach of warranty after their dream pool turned into a nightmare. Joseph and Gina Fontana have taken legal action against TBP, Inc., formerly known as Tampa Bay Pools, Inc., in the County Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida. The complaint was officially filed on February 21, 2025.

The case stems from an agreement made in May 2017 between the Fontanas and TBP for the construction of a swimming pool, spa, and deck at their St. Petersburg property. According to court documents, TBP agreed to complete the project for $107,745.00—a sum fully paid by the plaintiffs. However, despite receiving final inspection approval from the City of St. Petersburg in February 2019, issues with the pool’s structure surfaced five years later when it began failing to hold water.

A subsequent inspection by Red Rhino on August 9, 2024, revealed multiple cracks throughout the pool and spa structures—defects that were previously unknown to the Fontanas. Upon discovering these issues, they promptly contacted TBP on September 12, 2024, seeking repairs under what they believed was a lifetime structural guarantee provided by TBP. Despite initial assurances from TBP that certain repairs would be covered under warranty and several follow-up attempts by the Fontanas to get these issues resolved, no action was taken by TBP.