In a dramatic turn of events, a man is suing the owner of a property where he suffered severe injuries due to alleged negligence. Anthony Galli filed a complaint against David Matthew Portera in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on October 30, 2025. The lawsuit centers around an incident that occurred while Galli was working at Portera’s property.
The complaint details how Anthony Galli, on November 12, 2024, was hired as a lawful invitee to perform work at the residence located at 1605 Governors Lane in Safety Harbor. During his work, Galli leaned on a deck railing that unexpectedly gave way, causing him to fall into a pond below. The fall resulted in permanent injuries and significant damages for Galli. The plaintiff claims that Portera knew or should have known about the unsafe condition of the deck railing and failed to warn him of this danger.
Galli’s lawsuit accuses David Matthew Portera of negligence for not maintaining the deck and its railing properly. According to the filing, Portera had a non-delegable duty to ensure the safety of those invited onto his property by taking reasonable steps to maintain safe conditions. The complaint outlines several specific failures by Portera: neglecting regular inspections of known dangerous areas, failing to post warning signs about potential hazards, and not ensuring a hazard-free environment for guests.
The plaintiff argues that these negligent actions directly led to his injuries and subsequent suffering. As per the complaint, Galli endured bodily injury resulting in pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and incurred medical expenses due to hospitalization and treatment. These losses are described as either permanent or ongoing with future implications.
Anthony Galli seeks judgment for damages exceeding $50,000 from David Matthew Portera and demands a trial by jury. He is represented by Hali E. Marsocci from Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer Law Firm based in New Port Richey, Florida.
The case has been assigned Case Number 25-0061 16-CI.
Source: 25006116CI.pdf
