A woman is seeking justice after a visit to her son’s apartment turned into a nightmare. Jacqueline Rivera filed a complaint on October 2, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Pinellas Pines Apartments, LLC; Pinellas Pines Apartments, FL, LLC; and Denver G.C., LLC. Rivera alleges that the defendants’ negligence led to her severe injuries.
The incident occurred on March 29, 2025, when Rivera visited her son at his residence located at Pinellas Pines Apartments in Pinellas Park, Florida. As she entered the apartment through the front door, the floor gave way beneath her feet. The collapse caused Rivera’s right leg to plunge through the flooring to the concrete below, resulting in significant injuries. The complaint highlights that all three defendants were responsible for maintaining the premises in a safe condition but failed to do so.
Rivera accuses each defendant of negligence for not inspecting or maintaining the apartment flooring adequately. She asserts that they had a duty to ensure the safety of their premises and to warn visitors of any dangerous conditions present. The failure to fulfill these duties constitutes a breach that directly resulted in Rivera’s injuries. According to the complaint, these injuries include bodily harm, great physical pain and suffering, disability, mental anguish, and loss of earning capacity among others.
In addition to physical damages, Rivera claims she has incurred medical expenses and will continue to suffer from these losses in the future due to their permanent nature. Consequently, she is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from each defendant for their alleged negligence. Furthermore, Rivera demands a trial by jury as part of her pursuit for justice.
Representing Jacqueline Rivera are attorneys Michael J. Wyatt and Benjamin D. Light from Light & Wyatt law firm based in Clearwater, Florida. The Case Number 25-005520-CI.
Source: 25005520CI_Jacqueline_Rivera_v_Pinellas_Pines_Complaint_Pinellas_County_Florida.pdf
