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Woman with hip injury can sue Steiner spa company, but not Carnival Cruise Lines, court rules
Woman with hip injury can sue Steiner spa company, but not Carnival Cruise Lines, court rules
Westgate accuses timeshare company of duping several of its owners into breaching their contracts
The United States District Court in the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, refused to dismiss almost all claims made by Westgate Resorts against a company and its law firm that Westgate said had scammed a number of its timeshare owners.
Court refuses to intervene in family disagreement over man's wrongful death settlement
A court has ruled that it will not intervene in determining who will benefit from a $4.5 million wrong death settlement with the Florida Department of Corrections.
Timeshare exit company called out for allegedly tricking Orange Lake owners trying to get out of their contracts
A court has dismissed some charges in a legal battle between the Orange Lake Country Club and a company alleged to have swindled timeshare owners into breaching their contracts and stopping payments.
Yacht broker claims breach of contract in suit seeking $750,000 from Florida sales company
FORT LAUDERDALE – A yacht brokerage company recently filed a federal suit against a Florida yacht sales company claiming breach of contract and unjust enrichment in the sale of a a 164-foot yacht.
It's too early for property defendants to file for motion for sanctions in Miami Gardens fraud case, court rules
A district court judge has ruled that it is too early for a group of defendants in an ongoing property scam case to request sanctions against their litigant.
Court irons out disagreements over patents related to Rodeway Inn's rewards system
A federal court has thrown out a dispute over software patents related to hotel loyalty reward points, dismissing both a lawsuit against an alleged patent troll as well as a countersuit over deceptive trade practices.
Investment fund failed to prove men acted fraudulently regarding $3 million investment, court says
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently dismissed a securities fraud suit filed by an investment fund against two men who were accused of tricking the fund into making a $3 million investment.
Judges dismisses suit alleging fraud in used-cellphone business deal
MIAMI – The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently dismissed a fraud suit filed by a Deerfield Beach-based cellphone wholesale distributor against a used cellphone seller in a partnership gone wrong.
Court denies US motion to dismiss Air Force veteran's suit claiming false
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently denied a U.S. government motion to dismiss suit filed by an Air Force veteran claiming unlawful imprisonment and negligence.
Former employee accuses engineering firm of discrimination
An Alabama-based engineering firm faces a gender discrimination lawsuit from a former employee.
Florida to receive $8.2 million as part of proposed Uber data breach settlement
TALLAHASSE – Attorney General Pam Bondi recently said a $148 million settlement has been reached with Uber Technologies regarding violations of the state's Information Protection Act (FIPA) and other related laws related to data breaches.
In latest AG poll, GOP's Moody ahead of rival Shaw, 46-44
Republican candidate Ashley Moody is still besting her Democratic component Sean Shaw in the highly anticipated Attorney General race, the latest census from the St. Pete Polls reveals.
Woman sues tobacco companies for mom's death, wins appeal
Two tobacco companies lost a bid to reverse a multi-million dollar judgment against them over a woman's death from smoking.
Behavioral center files suit claiming Tequesta restrictions are discriminatory
WEST PALM BEACH – A behavioral health facility in Palm Beach County that provides housing and treatment for those with alcohol and substance use disorders recently filed a suit against Tequesta claiming village zoning laws are discriminatory.
Appeals court sides with Miami Beach club owners on some of their claims in harassment suit against city
MIAMI – The organizer and owners of a Miami Beach entertainment club were partially successful in their appeal of a Miami-Dade County Circuit Court decision to dismiss their lawsuit alleging the city of Miami Beach engaged in a campaign of harassment through the city's code enforcement department.
SEC claims two men helped raise more than $40 million in sale of fraudulent securities in oil, gas projects
FORT LAUDERDALE – The Securities and Exchange Commission recently filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida claiming two men helped raise millions of dollars by selling unregistered securities to hundreds of investors in violation of the Securities Act of 1933.
Time Warner gets summary judgment in appeals court amid claims it forced Cableview to sign settlement agreement
A U.S. appeals court affirmed a summary judgment in favor of Time Warner Cable on an indemnity dispute against the company on August 23.
Advanced Cable Ties and American Elite Molding locked into another legal battle
A leading cable tie manufacturer accuses a competitor of spreading false rumors the company hires undocumented workers.
Disney receives split decision in discrimination case
JACKSONVILLE -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit on Aug. 17 affirmed in part, reversed in part, and vacated in part a summary judgment in favor of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts after nearly 50 families who have children with autism accused the park of violating Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.