CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a Treasure Island dog owner, alleging negligence led to the pet attacking the plaintiff.

Anita Raulerson filed a complaint Nov. 1 in Pinellas County Circuit Courty against Anthony W. Potoczny, alleging failure to provide a safe and secure environment.

According to the complaint, on Aug. 9, 2017, while Raulerson she was riding her bicycle on Fourth Street East in Treasure Island, Potoczny's German shepherd dog identified as “Sampson”, surrounded, attacked and bit plaintiff without provocation. The suit says the attack caused bodily injuries, resulting in pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, medical expenses, loss of earnings, and aggravation of a previous existing condition.

The plaintiff alleges Potoczny responsible failed to keep his dog properly leashed, allowing it roam freely on his property and failed to use fencing to prevent dog from coming into contact with the general public.

Raulerson seeks trial by jury, damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest, court costs and all just relief. She is represented by attorney Michael J. Babboni of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez & Walsh in St. Petersburg.

Pinellas County Circuit Court case number 18-C-7141