News from May 2017
Grand Villa of St. Petersburg guests alleges she was injured when patient pushed her
CLEARWATER – A woman alleges she was injured when a patient of a St. Petersburg assisted living facility pushed her.
Man alleges he was injured in collision in Pompano Beach
FORT LAUDERDALE – A man employed by an insurance company alleges he was injured in an accident while covered under a policy issued by his employer.
Woman accuses Prisa II Davic SC of failing to repair pothole she alleges caused fall
FORT LAUDERDALE – A woman alleges injuries because of a hole in a Davie parking lot.
Driver files suit after I-275 collision in Pinellas County
CLEARWATER – A Dunedin man alleges he was injured in a collision on Interstate 275 by a distracted driver.
Former Apollo Health and Rehabilitation Center resident accuses it of negligence
CLEARWATER – A former resident of a Pinellas County nursing home alleges that the center failed to properly train its employees.
Opponents eye 2018 to head off legislative moves legalizing slots
Opponents of the spread of slot machines in Florida are eyeing November 2018 as the point when they claim "total victory" and their permanent bar in most parts of the state.
Bartow attorney suspended following discovery of child support scheme
TALLAHASSEE — Bartow attorney Bradford L. Stewart was suspended from the practice of law by the Florida Supreme Court after it was discovered that the attorney had allegedly concocted a scheme to help a client pay less child support.
Some say courts are right to not make political meetings mandatory for Sweetwater mayor
MIAMI — Florida trial and appeal courts have decided that Sweetwater Mayor Orlando Lopez cannot be forced to attend commission meetings, and some find this ruling to be fair.
Guidelines for medical marijuana in Florida hazy after legislative fallout
TALLAHASSEE —The fallout from the medical marijuana legislative debate has many wondering when the medical marijuana industry will be up and running, even after voters overwhelmingly voted to approve the expansion of legalizing medical marijuana last fall.
Motorist alleges negligent driver caused injuries in Pinellas County crash
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas County resident alleges he was injured in a collision on U.S. Highway 19 North in the county.
Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Co. accused of breach of contract in denial of claim
FORT LAUDERDALE – A homeowner alleges his property sustained a covered loss but that his insurer denied his claim.
Individual alleges injuries after auto accident with Kevin F. Hatton Electric Inc. employee
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Coral Springs resident is seeking more than $15,000 in damages after a collision in the city.
Woman alleges she was injured while trying to walk to parking lot at Tarpon Tavern
CLEARWATER – A Spring Hill resident alleges she was injured while trying to walk in an unkept grassy area.
Woman alleges mother fractured hip while in the care of Consulate Health Care of St. Petersburg
CLEARWATER – The operators of Consulate Health Care of St. Petersburg are accused of failing to provide appropriate health care to a former resident.
Driver alleges injuries in collision with Seminole County School Board bus
ORLANDO – An Orlando resident has filed a suit seeking damages over two separate auto accidents.
Homeowners allege Universal Property and Casualty Co. failed to timely pay claim
FORT LAUDERDALE – The owners of a West Park resident allege their insurer has failed to either pay or deny their claim for water damage.
Kissimmee woman faces suit after her car was involved in Orlando crash
ORLANDO – An Orlando man alleges he was injured by a vehicle owned by a Kissimmee resident in Orlando.
Woman alleges wet floor at Turkey Lake Service Plaza caused fall, injuries
ORLANDO – An Ohio woman alleges she was injured because of a wet floor at a Florida Turnpike service plaza.
Man seeks $15,000 for damages after Carrier Drive collision
ORLANDO – An Orange County man alleges he was injured in a collision in Orlando.
Davie woman alleges individuals failed to complete work on home
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Davie homeowner alleges two individuals hired to complete work on her home failed to start or complete the work.