A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against her apartment complex, alleging that a spider bite she suffered while living there led to the amputation of her toes, according to WTSP.Patricia Shields claims she suffered multiple medical problems due to the presence of spiders that were constantly in her Grand Oak Apartments unit.She reported suffering several bites, which she said were painful and caused a burning sensation.The infections from the bites worsened, leading to the amputation of two of her toes. “It looks ridiculous. It’s embarrassing, and I hate having to explain myself all the time,” Shields said.In her lawsuit against the apartment complex and other defendants, Shields claims she reported the issue multiple times, but management failed to respond effectively. “They threw them away or blew me off, and then the very last time, when I went and asked them to release me from the lease mutual agreement. They told me no,” she said.Court filings said the apartment complex denies Shields’ allegations and said it is not responsible for her injuries and damages. Another filing suggests that Shields’ complaints lack specifics. “I have begged office management owners,” Shields said. “I just want everything settled. I really just want to go back to my life.”The apartment complex was contacted for comment on the lawsuit.
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. —
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against her apartment complex, alleging that a spider bite she suffered while living there led to the amputation of her toes, according to WTSP.
Patricia Shields claims she suffered multiple medical problems due to the presence of spiders that were constantly in her Grand Oak Apartments unit.
She reported suffering several bites, which she said were painful and caused a burning sensation.
The infections from the bites worsened, leading to the amputation of two of her toes.
“It looks ridiculous. It’s embarrassing, and I hate having to explain myself all the time,” Shields said.
In her lawsuit against the apartment complex and other defendants, Shields claims she reported the issue multiple times, but management failed to respond effectively.
“They threw them away or blew me off, and then the very last time, when I went and asked them to release me from the lease mutual agreement. They told me no,” she said.
Court filings said the apartment complex denies Shields’ allegations and said it is not responsible for her injuries and damages.
Another filing suggests that Shields’ complaints lack specifics.
“I have begged office management owners,” Shields said. “I just want everything settled. I really just want to go back to my life.”
The apartment complex was contacted for comment on the lawsuit.