UPDATE: Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell is taking urgent legal action against a Florida woman, Carolyn Barrington Hill, demanding $50,000 for alleged trespassing on his private beach. This lawsuit, filed in Santa Rosa Beach, underscores a troubling ongoing conflict that has escalated since April.
According to court documents obtained by Page Six, Littrell and his wife, Leighanne Littrell, accuse Hill of repeatedly invading their property and verbally assaulting their property manager. The couple, aged 50 and 56 respectively, claim they have made extensive efforts to secure their beach access, including erecting multiple “no trespassing” signs and installing beach furniture to mark their territory.
Despite these measures, the Littrells allege that Hill, aged 67, has persistently harassed them, even setting up her own beach chairs on their property. They describe her actions as a calculated attempt to “antagonize, bully, and harass” them, culminating in a series of unauthorized entries that began earlier this year.
The situation intensified when Hill allegedly shouted and cursed at their property manager, prompting the Littrells to hire private security for protection. However, they ultimately sought assistance from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, whom they are also suing for failing to enforce their property rights.
In a shocking twist, body camera footage obtained by News 13 reveals a tense exchange between Hill and a deputy in May, during which she expressed her frustrations over being told to vacate the area. Hill claimed that she and the property manager had exchanged threats, including an incident involving an electric drill. “And next time he gets four feet away from me with that drill, I’m bringing out pepper spray,” Hill told the deputy, raising eyebrows about the escalating tensions.
Meanwhile, in a surprising defense, Hill has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit against her, arguing that it infringes on her constitutional right to access public beaches. She contends that the complaint is “facially deficient” and an attempt to silence her presence.
The Littrells are no strangers to beach disputes; they were previously filmed in April 2023 engaging in a heated argument with another beachgoer over property boundaries. This incident went viral, showing Brian holding a “no trespassing” sign while Leighanne confronted a man about his location on the beach.
As this legal battle unfolds, a hearing is scheduled for next month, where both parties will present their cases. The Littrells’ efforts to safeguard their private beach highlight the ongoing complexities surrounding property rights in popular tourist locations.
Stay tuned for more updates as this urgent story develops. Reactions to the lawsuit have been mixed, with fans and observers weighing in on social media, amplifying the public’s interest in this high-profile case. Will the Littrells find relief in the courts, or will Hill’s claims challenge their assertions? Only time will tell.
