A relaxing day at a beachfront resort turned into a legal battle when a guest suffered injuries due to alleged negligence. Michelle Johnson filed a complaint on November 26, 2025, in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County, Florida, against 5500-5600 Gulf Blvd. IG LLC, the entity responsible for managing the resort where the incident occurred.
According to the complaint, Michelle Johnson was visiting the resort located at 5600 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach as a paying guest on September 11, 2025. During her stay, she encountered an unexpected hazard on a footbridge within the premises. The lawsuit claims that the defendant failed to maintain this area safely and neglected to warn guests about potential dangers. Specifically, Johnson alleges that uneven and mis-leveled planks on the footbridge created a tripping hazard which led to her fall and subsequent injuries.
The complaint details several accusations against 5500-5600 Gulf Blvd. IG LLC, including their failure to inspect and maintain the footbridge properly. It is alleged that these omissions were not just negligent but also violated their duty of care towards invitees like Johnson. “Negligently failing to maintain or adequately maintain” and “negligently failing to warn” are among the specific breaches cited in the document.
Johnson’s injuries from this incident are described as severe and life-altering. The filing states she has endured pain and suffering, permanent scarring, mental anguish, and significant financial burdens due to medical expenses and loss of earnings capacity. These consequences are portrayed as ongoing issues that will affect her quality of life indefinitely.
In response to these grievances, Michelle Johnson seeks damages exceeding $50,000 from 5500-5600 Gulf Blvd. IG LLC. Her legal team demands compensation for her injuries along with interest and court costs. Additionally, they have requested a jury trial to address all triable issues related to this case.
Representing Michelle Johnson is attorney Robert F. McLaughlin from Morgan & Morgan Tampa P.A., known for advocating for individuals in personal injury cases. The case has been assigned Case Number: 25-006734-CI in Pinellas County’s Circuit Court.
Source: 25006734CI_Michelle_Johnson_v_5500-5600_Complaint_Pinellas_County_Florida.pdf
