News from August 2017
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company accused of breaching terms of insurance policy
An individual is suing Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company for alleged breach of contract.
American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida accused of breaching contract
A Florida couple is suing American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida for alleged breach of contract.
Prospect of Orlando Ltd. Co. accused of negligence
A person with a disability is suing Prospect of Orlando Ltd. Co. for alleged negligence.
Dog owner accused of negligence in Florida court
An individual is suing Michael Hargreaves, a dog owner, for alleged negligence and strict liability.
Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal reverses ruling in street racing case
The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal has reversed and remanded a motorcycle accident case back to a trial court.
Eleventh Circuit rules insurance companies used in Ponzi scheme not liable for coverage
In one of the final remnants of a Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Scott Rothstein, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has ruled that the insurance companies for a bank that was a part of the elaborate scam are exempt from paying out $25 million of a settlement between the bank and some of the victims.
Best Broadcasting & Media Talent LLC accuses woman of failing to pay for representation services
A Kentucky company is suing Ginger Gadsden for alleged breach of contract.
Southern Fidelity Property & Casualty Inc. accused of breach of contract
A homeowner is suing Southern Fidelity Property & Casualty Inc. for alleged breach of contract.
Florida resident accused of assault and battery
An individual is suing Blair Vanhorn, a Florida resident, for alleged assault and battery.
Chick-Fil-A accused of age discrimination
A woman is suing LGLP Inc. d/b/a Chick-Fil-A, a fast food franchise, for alleged discrimination.
Central Florida Fair Inc. accused of negligence
A patron is suing Central Florida Fair Inc., a property owner, for alleged negligence.
Decision by Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal not likely to change arbitration clauses
The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal has enforced an arbitration clause in a lawsuit between Pompano Rehab Center and Mercedes Nesbeth, an ex-resident. Nesbeth’s daughter, Marjorie Irving, filed the suit on behalf of her deceased mother.
West Palm Beach attorney disbarred over failure to communicate with clients, withholding settlements
West Palm Beach attorney Mirta Desir has been disbarred following a May 11 Florida Supreme Court order over Desir's alleged failure to communicate with clients, not giving a full refund, withholding a file and refusing a bar arbitrator's order to issue funds from a settlement.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc. accused of negligence
A patron is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc. for alleged negligence.
Capitol Preferred Insurance Company Inc. accused of breach of contract
A Florida resident is suing Capitol Preferred Insurance Company Inc. for alleged breach of contract.
Villas De Tuscany Condominium Association Inc. accuses condo owner of breach of contract
A condominium operator is suing Natalie Wongsam, an unit owner, for alleged breach of contract.
Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company accused of not complying with terms of insurance policy
Homeowners are suing Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company for alleged breach of contract.
Publix Super Markets Inc. accused of negligence
A patron is suing Publix Super Markets Inc. for alleged negligence.
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company accused of breaching insurance policy
Florida residents are suing Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company for alleged breach of contract.
Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company Inc. accused of breaching contract
A property owner is suing Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company Inc. for alleged breach of contract.