Florida Record

State Court

Florida Supreme Court ponders if personal injury suits are barred under pollution statutes

By John Breslin | Oct 23, 2019

TALLAHASSEE -- A question over whether a person can sue for personal injury if adversely affected by the discharge of pollutants is being considered by the justices of the Florida Supreme Court.

FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: CONSUMER ALERT: Wise Giving Tips for International Charity Fraud Awareness Week

By Press release submission | Oct 22, 2019

This week is International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, and Attorney General Ashley Moody is encouraging Floridians to give wisely.

Filings

Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on Oct. 13

By The Florida Record | Oct 21, 2019

The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity on Oct. 13 in the suits below:

Filings

Oct. 13: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for "intellectual property" cases

By The Florida Record | Oct 21, 2019

The following cases categorized as "intellectual property" cases were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on Oct. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Greenberg Traurig and UNLV Announce Speakers for Summit for Corporate Governance

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law and global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have announced the list of speakers and panelists for the “Summit for Corporate Governance,” Nov. 8, in Las Vegas, NV.

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Emily M. Wassermann Spoke at Induction Ceremony at Florida Supreme Court

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Miami Associate Emily M. Wassermann was honored as the inductee speaker at the ceremony for new attorneys held Oct. 2 at the Florida Supreme Court in Tallahassee.

State Court

Former Disney Cruise Line worker can claim negligence under maritime law, appeals court rules

By Marian Johns | Oct 21, 2019

DAYTONA BEACH — A Florida appeal court has reversed part of a summary judgment from a Brevard County Circuit Court and ruled that a former Disney Cruise Line employee's claims for maintenance and cure under general maritime law can move forward.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. Department of Labor Cites Two Florida Roofing Companies for Exposing Employees to Fall and Other Hazards

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited two Florida commercial and residential roofing companies for exposing employees to struck-by and fall hazards at a Greenacres, Florida, worksite

FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Moody Recognizes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

Attorney General Ashley Moody is recognizing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by releasing information and resources for victims. Domestic violence affects thousands of Floridians every year, regardless of gender, race, religion, culture and status.

State Court

Appeals court reverses Hillsborough County judgment, awarding fees in sinkhole litigation against FIGA

By Marian Johns | Oct 21, 2019

LAKELAND — Florida's Second District Court of Appeal has ruled that a trial court misinterpreted case precedent when it denied a woman attorney fees and costs in her litigation with Florida Insurance Guaranty Association over a sinkhole claim.

State Court

Appeals court upholds dating violence injunction filed against former boyfriend

By Marian Johns | Oct 21, 2019

TALLAHASSEE — The First District Court of Appeal has upheld a Leon County Circuit Court's ruling that granted a woman's dating violence injunction against her former boyfriend who struck her in the face and who ignored continued warnings to stop his harassment and stalking.

Filings

Case activity for Justin Reeves vs Dwight Sarmiento on Oct. 17

By The Florida Record | Oct 20, 2019

The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Justin Reeves against Dwight Sarmiento, Hertz Vehicles LLC and Lyft Florida Inc. on Oct. 17.

Filings

Case activity for Discover Bank vs Phan, ANH Loan on Oct. 18

By The Florida Record | Oct 20, 2019

The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Phan, ANH Loan on Oct. 18.

Filings

Case activity for Elena Miceli vs Jeffrey Weber on Oct. 18

By The Florida Record | Oct 20, 2019

The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Elena Miceli against Jeffrey Weber and Katelyn Weber on Oct. 18.

Filings

Case activity for American Builders and Contractors Supply Co. vs Birdget N Curtis on Oct. 17

By The Florida Record | Oct 20, 2019

The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by American Builders and Contractors Supply Co. against Birdget N Curtis, James M Curtis and Residential Investment Group Inc. on Oct. 17.

Filings

Case activity for Roofing Associates Inc. vs Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company on Oct. 17

By The Florida Record | Oct 20, 2019

The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Roofing Associates Inc. against Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company on Oct. 17.

Filings

Case activity for Freda Ann Marie Brooks vs Hertz Vehicles LLC on Oct. 18

By The Florida Record | Oct 20, 2019

The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Freda Ann Marie Brooks and Jeffrey Brooks against Hertz Vehicles LLC, Shannon Wheeler and Sonya Lynn Sallak on Oct. 18.

Filings

Case activity for Soflo Settlement Solutions LLC vs G, W on Oct. 18

By The Florida Record | Oct 20, 2019

The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Soflo Settlement Solutions LLC against G, W on Oct. 18.

Filings

Case activity for Ally Bank vs Crystal M Hatley on Oct. 18

By The Florida Record | Oct 20, 2019

The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ally Bank against Crystal M Hatley on Oct. 18.

Filings

Case activity for Discover Bank vs Connie Diest on Oct. 18

By The Florida Record | Oct 20, 2019

The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Connie Diest on Oct. 18.