A cyclist’s peaceful ride turned into a legal battle after a dangerous encounter on the Courtney Campbell Trail. James Nobles filed a complaint in the 6th Judicial Circuit Court in Pinellas County, Florida, on November 24, 2025, against The City of Clearwater and an employee referred to as Jane Doe. The lawsuit claims negligence on the part of both defendants, leading to severe injuries for Nobles.
According to the court documents, Nobles was riding his bicycle eastbound on the Courtney Campbell Trail on December 18, 2021, when he collided with an improperly placed metal railing or fence. This unexpected obstacle resulted in serious bodily injuries. Nobles argues that The City of Clearwater had a non-delegable duty to maintain the trail safely and protect users from hazardous conditions. The complaint accuses the city of failing to inspect and maintain the trail properly and not warning about potential dangers like the misplaced railing.
The plaintiff also holds Jane Doe accountable for her role as a manager employed by The City of Clearwater. Nobles alleges that she was directly responsible for managing and maintaining the premises where the accident occurred. He claims that her negligence contributed significantly to his injuries by failing to ensure safe conditions and proper supervision of employees tasked with maintaining the trail.
Nobles is seeking compensatory damages exceeding $50,000 for physical pain, mental anguish, medical expenses, and other related losses due to this incident. He demands judgment against both defendants for their alleged negligence and requests a jury trial to determine fair compensation.
Representing James Nobles is attorney Keven Leveille from Morgan & Morgan Tampa P.A., while no specific attorneys are mentioned for the defendants. The case has been assigned Case Number: 25-006660-CI in Pinellas County’s civil division court.
Source: 25006660CI_James_Nobles_v_The_City_of_Clearwater_Complaint_Pinellas_County_Florida.pdf
