Susan Wise has taken legal action against a local business, alleging negligence that led to her sustaining serious injuries. On February 25, 2026, Susan Wise filed a complaint in the Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Leguerchois Investments, LLC, which operates under the name Paradise Sweets.
The case revolves around an incident that occurred on August 27, 2025. On this day, Susan Wise visited Paradise Sweets located at 709 Gulf Way #100 St. Pete Beach, FL as a business invitee. According to the complaint, Wise was on the premises lawfully when she encountered a hazardous condition—a raised tiled flooring on the outdoor patio area—that caused her to trip and fall. The complaint alleges that Paradise Sweets failed in its duty to maintain a safe environment and neglected to warn guests of potential dangers on their property.
In her lawsuit, Wise claims that Paradise Sweets was negligent in maintaining the exterior tiled patio section of their establishment. The plaintiff argues that this negligence created an unreasonably dangerous condition for patrons like herself. Specifically, she accuses the defendant of “negligently failing to maintain” and “negligently failing to warn” about the risks posed by the outdoor tiled patio. As a result of this alleged negligence, Wise suffered significant personal injuries including harm to her right knee, ankle, arm, and head.
The injuries have reportedly resulted in substantial pain and suffering for Wise—both physically and mentally—as well as disability and disfigurement. She also cites permanent scarring and loss of enjoyment of life among her grievances. Furthermore, she has incurred expenses related to hospitalization and medical care due to these injuries. The complaint emphasizes that these losses are either permanent or ongoing and will continue to affect her life adversely.
Wise is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from Leguerchois Investments LLC d/b/a Paradise Sweets. She demands judgment for compensation covering not only medical expenses but also other costs associated with her injury such as interest and legal fees. Additionally, she requests a jury trial for all issues deemed triable by jury.
Representing Susan Wise is attorney Patrick Maloney from Morgan & Morgan Tampa P.A., based in Lakeland, Florida. The case has been assigned Case Number: 26-001246-CI under Judge Ken Burke’s jurisdiction at the Circuit Court for Pinellas County.
Source: 26001246CI_Susan_Wise_v_Leguerchois_Investments_Complaint_Pinellas_County_Florida.pdf
