A lawsuit has been filed alleging that unsafe conditions at a public recreation facility led to serious injuries for a permitted visitor, raising questions about municipal responsibility for property maintenance and public safety. The complaint was submitted by Karol Kalojiannis in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in and for Pinellas County, Florida, on February 10, 2026, naming the City of Largo as the defendant.
According to court documents, Kalojiannis claims that on April 5, 2025, she was visiting the Whitesell Softball Complex located at 12555 119th Street North in Largo when she tripped over an elevated and uneven section of sidewalk. The complaint states that her left foot fell off the edge of this poorly maintained area, causing her to fall violently onto her right side. As described in the filing, “her left foot fell off an uneven and poorly maintained section of the sidewalk, causing her to trip and injure her ankle and fall violently onto her right side, resulting in severe injuries.”
The lawsuit alleges that the condition of the sidewalk was not up to applicable codes and created a hazardous situation that was not readily visible to visitors. It further asserts that there were no signs, barriers, or warnings posted to alert people about the danger posed by the elevated sidewalk edge. The plaintiff argues that “Defendant knew or should have known that the elevated sidewalk was hazardous and posed an unreasonable risk of harm to lawfully permitted invitees,” yet did not take adequate measures either to warn visitors or eliminate the dangerous condition.
Kalojiannis’s legal claim centers on premises liability and negligence. She contends that as a lawful invitee on city property, she was owed a duty by the City of Largo to maintain safe conditions, inspect for hazards, remedy known dangers, and provide warnings about hidden risks. The complaint lists several alleged breaches by the city: failing to maintain or repair the sidewalk; failing to inspect for hazards; neglecting to warn invitees; not installing protective barriers or markings; and failing to comply with building codes and safety standards.
The consequences described in the filing are extensive. Kalojiannis suffered what is characterized as catastrophic injuries: “a comminuted distal femur fracture of the right leg and a lateral malleolus fracture of the left ankle.” Emergency transport by ambulance was required, followed by nine days of hospitalization and major surgery involving hardware implantation such as an intramedullary nail, metal plate, screws, and cables. Additional medical interventions included blood transfusions and transfer to an inpatient rehabilitation facility with ongoing physical therapy.
The plaintiff asserts ongoing effects from these injuries including severe pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, disability, permanent scarring from surgical incisions, inability to perform daily activities, increased medical expenses, aggravation of pre-existing injuries, loss of earning capacity, as well as permanent disfigurement. According to Kalojiannis’s counsel: “Plaintiff has endured and continues to endure severe pain and suffering… Plaintiff’s injuries and losses are permanent and continuing in nature.”
In seeking relief from the court, Kalojiannis demands judgment against the City of Largo for all damages described in her complaint—an amount exceeding $50,000 exclusive of interest or costs—as well as litigation expenses or any other relief deemed appropriate by the court. She also requests a jury trial on all triable issues.
The case is represented by attorney Craig Richards (Florida Bar Number 0118878) from Brooks LeBoeuf Foster Gwartney & Hobbs P.A., based in Tallahassee. The case number is 26-000864-CI.
Source: 26000864CI_Karol_Kalokiannis_v_City_of_Largo_Complaint_Pinellas_County_Florida.pdf
