Ronald Roberts, a temporary employee, has filed a lawsuit against three companies after suffering a severe injury on their premises. The complaint was filed in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on January 23, 2026. The defendants named in the case are Your Auction Inc., America’s Your Auction Tampa Bay, and AAAG-Sunshine LLC.
According to the details outlined in the lawsuit, Ronald Roberts alleges that he sustained serious injuries due to negligence while working at the property located at 3010 Scherer Drive in St. Petersburg, Florida. On August 3, 2024, Roberts was performing his duties as a temporary hire when he stepped on a protruding bolt that pierced through his shoe and into his foot. This incident resulted in significant physical harm described as “serious and permanent” by Roberts’ legal representation.
Roberts claims that all three defendants were responsible for maintaining a safe environment but failed to do so. The complaint highlights several points of negligence: failure to maintain the premises safely, not clearing hazardous obstacles like bolts from walking areas, lack of frequent inspections for potential dangers, and inadequate warning about concealed perils unknown to Roberts. These failures allegedly led to Roberts’ injuries which include pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, and other lasting impacts.
The plaintiff is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from each defendant for their alleged negligence. He argues that each company had a duty of care towards him as an invitee on their property and failed to uphold this responsibility. Furthermore, he accuses them of not implementing effective maintenance programs or safety inspections that could have prevented such incidents.
Represented by attorney Jonathan Rotstein from Rotstein & Shiffman LLP based in Daytona Beach, Florida, Ronald Roberts is demanding judgment against each defendant along with court costs and a trial by jury. His legal team asserts that these losses are either permanent or continuing in nature and will affect him indefinitely.
The case has been assigned Case Number 26-000425-CI with Ken Burke serving as Clerk of the Circuit Court for Pinellas County. As it progresses through the judicial system, this lawsuit underscores critical issues regarding workplace safety standards and employer responsibilities towards temporary workers.
Source: 26000425CI_Ronald_Roberts_v_Your_Auction_Complaint_Pinellas_County_Florida..pdf
