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Appeals court reverses decision that denied man continued coverage for alleged asbestos-related maladies
A Florida state appeals panel has reversed a Judge of Compensation Claims decision that denied a man who was diagnosed with occupational-induced asthma continued medical care, costs and attorneys’ fees.
Court ruling backs MetLife
MIAMI -- MetLife has won a motion against a beneficiary after a dispute arose over where to deposit funds from one of the policies.
PatientFinder loses request to have case remanded
MIAMI -- A district court has denied a software company's request to have a case against them remanded after it lost a ruling involving health care software.
Judge: No order shielding substance abuse treatment center A New Start vs United Healthcare in billing dispute
A federal judge has denied a request by a Palm Springs-based substance abuse treatment center for a protective order, shielding it from United Healthcare's demands for claims-supporting documents - a demand the treatment center said amounted to "improper discovery."
Florida Public Service Commission wins appeal to allow water, sewer rates to rise
The Florida Public Service Commission has won an appeal that will allow water and sewer rates in the state to be raised.
Appeals court: Hendry County homeowners can't easily escape $137K foreclosure collection suit
A Florida appeals court has reopened a Hendry County judge's decision to let a couple off the hook for potentially $137,000 in debt owed on a foreclosed mortgage, saying the couple's reliance on documents from Fannie Mae on the property's value isn't enough to stop the collection lawsuit from continuing.
Judge denies Florida man's request for class action against debt collector for unpaid credit card bill
A federal judge has denied a request for class action certification in a lawsuit filed by a Florida man claiming a collections company violated the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act.
Judge: Norwegian Cruise Line not on hook for child's salmonella caused by other child's diarrhea in pool
A federal judge has handed Norwegian Cruise Line a win in court, granting NCL summary judgment in a lawsuit brought by parents who sued the cruise line after their child, then 11 months old, became ill from salmonella while onboard an NCL vessel in 2016.
Airbnb asks courts to dismiss claim from Florida county over taxes
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Airbnb has filed a motion to dismiss a suit by Florida county over the collection of taxes.
Condo owners win appeal over revising homeowner rules
A group of condominium owners have won a court appeal after the state's Department of Economic Opportunity claimed that the association was not entitled to amend or revise its property owners rules.
Appeals court issues new opinion regarding Keystone Airpark Authority's breach of contract suit
TALLAHASSEE – Florida's First District Court of Appeal recently withdrew its earlier opinion in a suit Keystone Airpark Authority filed seeking damages regarding repairs to an airplane hangar and taxiways that deteriorated after an engineering firm allegedly failed to meet its obligations under a construction contract.
Court dismisses part of excessive force claim against Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
A Florida district court has denied a motion to dismiss a complaint filed against the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in an excessive force claim.
Cell phone distributor loses bid to dismiss counterclaim in breach of contract case
A wireless company has been denied a motion to dismiss a counterclaim against them in a breach of contract dispute.
Judge dismisses wrongful death case against Royal Caribbean Cruises
A Florida judge has dismissed a wrongful death case filed by the mother of a woman who died from salmonella on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship.
Court dismisses some allegations against Love Pet Grooming Salon in labor dispute
TAMPA – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently granted part of a a pet grooming salon's motion to dismiss a claim involving former employees who say the company violated the Fair Labor Standard Act.
Leon County judge to be honored for pro bono legal efforts
TALLAHASSEE – Leon County Circuit Judge Nina Ashenafi-Richardson will be honored Feb. 7 with the 2019 Distinguished Judicial Service Award.
Dalton to be honored with Chief Justice's Distinguished Federal Judicial Service Award
TALLAHASSEE – U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton is being honored with the 2019 Chief Justice's Distinguished Federal Judicial Service Award.
Longtime Miami attorney Patricia Redmond receives Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award
Longtime pro bono legal services champion attorney Patricia A. Redmond of Miami is the recipient of the 2019 Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award.
Florida Bar to recognize 22 lawyers for their work for disadvantaged clients
For their work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients, the Florida Bar will recognize 22 lawyers at a Feb. 7 ceremony at the Supreme Court of Florida.
Courts grant Adidas judgement in counterfeit internet sales case
Adidas found some 85 internet companies selling fake labeled products via e-Bay, Amazon and other well-known websites.