News from December 2017
Guest blames Orlando hotel for injuries from exploding lamp
ORLANDO — A guest is suing an Orlando hotel property, alleging negligence caused a lamp to explode.
West Palm Beach attorney found in contempt, suspended again
West Palm Beach attorney David Andrew Jaynes has been suspended following a Sept. 22 Florida Supreme Court order that found him in contempt for failing to comply with requirements of his suspension handed down this past March.
Orlando attorney disbarred for failing to comply with suspension requirements
Orlando attorney Michael Kevin Rathel has been disbarred following a Nov. 1 Florida Supreme Court order that found him in contempt for failing to comply with requirements of previous suspensions that stem from a Florida Bar Association inquiry into a second mortgage on his home.
Customer blames Largo theater owner for injuries
CLEARWATER — A moviegoer is suing a Largo movie theater owner and a fire extinguisher supplier, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Orlando real estate owner alleges tenant failed to pay rent
ORLANDO — An Orlando real estate owner is suing a tenant, alleging breach of lease agreement.
Policy holder alleges insurer failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando woman is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer blames Maitland bank for injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing Maitland bank property owners, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Broward County policy holder alleges insurance company failed to pay for water damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Couple alleges Ford Escort driver caused crash that injured husband
CLEARWATER — A couple is suing a Pinellas County motorist, alleging loss of consortium and negligence.
Broward County business partner accused of fraud
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County man is suing a former business partner, alleging breach of contract, civil theft, fraud and unjust enrichment.
Appeals court ruling backs insurance policy holders
With legislation pending over the controversial "assignment-of-benefits" practice, an appeals court in Florida has ruled an insurance company cannot restrict policy holder's ability to assign post-loss benefits.
Legal expert: Class action lawsuit against FP&L unmerited
MIAMI -- The class action lawsuit filed against Florida Power and Light as a result of the power outages during Hurricane Irma is not merited, according to William Large of the Florida Justice Reform Institute.
Fort Lauderdale attorney agrees to disbarment following patient brokering arrest
Fort Lauderdale attorney Mark Mayer Spatz has agreed to his own disbarment following an Oct. 26 Florida Supreme Court order after his arrest in September for alleged involvement in a patient brokering scheme.
Clearwater business accuses former employee of fraud
CLEARWATER — A Clearwater business is suing a former employee, alleging fraud.
Orange County homeowners association accuses developer, contractor of negligence
ORLANDO — An Orange County homeowners association is suing a developer and contractor, alleging breach of implied warranty, negligence and vicarious liability.
Customer alleges Orlando retail store's negligence caused injuries
ORLANDO — A Seminole County woman is suing BJ's Wholesale Club, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff falling and suffering injuries.
Customer blames Trader Joe's for injuries
ORLANDO — An Orlando man is suing Trader Joe's, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Orange County landlord alleges tenant, guarantor breached lease agreement
ORLANDO — An Orange County landlord is suing a tenant and guarantor, alleging breach of a lease agreement and breach of guaranty.
Customer blames Orlando property owner for injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing an Orlando property owner, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Orange County property owner accuses contractor of breach of contract
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing a home builder, alleging breach of contract.