The first individual lawsuit has been filed against the Champlain Towers South condominium association in Miami, Florida by a resident who survived Thursday's partial collapse.
Plaintiff Steve Rosenthal's attorney Bob McKee said his client is seeking compensation, as well as a jury trial.
Mr. Rosenthal was standing next to Champlain Tower South when it collapsed.
Mr. McKee told CNN, that Mr Rosenthal not only lost his home and his personal property, but inhaled demolition dust.
According to the filing, the condominium association was negligent in all aspects of reasonable care pertaining to its duties.
Mr. McKee said events like the partial collapse at Champlain Towers South must not be allowed to happen again.
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