News from December 2017
Former patient accuses Pinellas Park medical providers of negligence
CLEARWATER — A Largo woman is suing Pinellas Park medical providers, alleging alleged fraud and negligence.
2 companies accused of breach of contract
CLEARWATER — A Florida man is suing two companies, alleging breach of contract.
Ex-employee accuses pathology lab of retaliation
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing a Largo pathology lab, alleging retaliation.
Customer accuses retail store, employee of assault
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing the operator of a 7-Eleven store and an employee, alleging assault, battery, negligence and vicarious liability.
Client alleges attorney breached contract
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing a Dade County attorney, alleging breach of contract.
Former Florida Atlantic U. professor could appeal after losing wrongful termination suit
MIAMI – A former professor who says he was fired for comments he made on his personal blog has lost his wrongful termination suit but an appeal is possible.
Customer blames department store for head injuries
ORLANDO — A customer is suing an Orange County outlet store, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff getting struck in the head by a rolled carpet.
Customer blames Macy's for injuries
ORLANDO — A customer is suing Macy's, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Policy holder alleges insurance carrier failed to pay for water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando man is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer blames resort poolside bar owner for injuries
CLEARWATER — A West Virginia woman is suing a Treasure Island resort, alleging premises liability and negligence.
Customer accuses boat steering mechanism manufacturer of negligence
CLEARWATER — An Oklahoma man is suing the manufacturer of a boat steering mechanism, alleging product liability.
Ex-fiancee accused of refusing to return ring
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing his former fiancee, alleging conversion.
Mother accuses martial arts school of sexually abusing minor child
CLEARWATER — A mother is suing the operators of a Seminole martial arts school, alleging sexual abuse to a minor student.
Motorist blames another driver for causing collision
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg man is suing a Pinellas County motorist, alleging her negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Tenant alleges St. Petersburg landlord's negligence led to injuries
CLEARWATER — An injured tenant is suing a St. Petersburg landlord, alleging negligence.
Customer blames St. Petersburg restaurant for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Tampa woman is suing owners of a St. Petersburg restaurant, alleging premises liability and negligence.
Florida judicial commission charges judge with violating code of judicial conduct
The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission has instituted formal proceedings against Judge Claudia Robinson for potential abuses of power.
Sarasota attorney suspended following allegations he misappropriated at least $215,000
Sarasota attorney Jordan Lloyd Wallach, practicing law for 38 years, has been suspended until further order following an Oct. 27 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he misappropriated at least $215,000 in client funds.
Supreme Court denies petition barring governor from making judicial appointments
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled a petition requesting it bars Gov. Rick Scott from appointing three new justices to the state's highest court is not "ripe for consideration."
Daughter accuses Dunedin medical facility of negligence
CLEARWATER — A personal representative is suing a Dunedin medical facility, alleging breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and wrongful death.