News from December 2017
Orlando property owner alleges insurance company failed to pay for water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Couple blames medical providers for husband's health woes
CLEARWATER — A couple is suing Pinellas County medical providers, alleging loss of consortium and negligence.
Pedestrian alleges paving contractor's negligence caused injuries
CLEARWATER — A pedestrian is suing a paving contractor, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff breaking her foot.
Cyclist blames motorist for collision, injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County cyclist is suing a motorist, alleging negligence caused injuries.
Orlando homeowner alleges State Farm refused to cover hurricane damage
Homeowner sues State Farm Florida Insurance Company
ORLANDO — A homeowner is suing State Farm Florida Insurance Company, an insurer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Miami attorney found in contempt, suspended fourth time since 2014
Miami attorney Kenneth Joseph Kukec has been suspended for one year following a Sept. 22 Florida Supreme Court order after he was found in contempt for failing to comply with requirements of previous suspensions that stem for cocaine charges in 2014.
Miami attorney found in contempt, disbarred following suspensions over felony plea
Miami attorney Christopher Steven Jones has been disbarred following an Oct.18 Florida Supreme Court order that found him in contempt for failing to comply with requirements if previous suspensions that stem from a felony plea in spring 2016.
Florida state senator sought to protect public's 'right to know'
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Sen. Rob Bradley said his lone vote opposing a newly passed bill that expanded exemptions allowing parties to meet in secret with an attorney to discuss imminent litigation if certain conditions were met---was an act of protecting public openness.
Tort reform group: Florida deserves top 'judicial hellhole' ranking but can improve
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Florida deserved the top spot in American Tort Reform Association (ATRA)'s latest list of "judicial hellholes" but there is hope for better days, the president of a leading tort reform advocacy group said during a recent interview.
JQC request stay of Robinson discipline hearing; look into ‘additional matters’
The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission has asked the Florida Supreme Court to put on hold an agreement with Broward County Judge Claudia Robinson over allegations she steered work to a mediator who worked as a volunteer on her 2014 campaign.
Daytona Beach policy holder alleges insurer failed to cover hurricane damages
ORLANDO — A Daytona Beach woman is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Orlando property owners allege general contractor violated regulations
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing a general contractor, alleging negligence and vicarious liability.
Visitor blames Orlando apartment owners for gunshot wounds
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing the owner/operator of an Orlando apartment complex, alleging failure to warn of a dangerous situation.
Winter Park property owner alleges insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — A Winter Park property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer alleges Dollar Tree negligence caused injuries
ORLANDO — An Orlando man is suing Dollar Tree, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Injured worker alleges unlawful termination
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing a Maitland company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Orlando couple alleges insurance company failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — Orlando property owners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Lender alleges borrower owes $20,000
ORLANDO — An Orange County lender is suing a borrower, alleging unjust enrichment and unpaid debt.
Customer alleges Disney negligence led to injuries
ORLANDO — A New Jersey tourist is suing Walt Disney's Epcot Theme Park, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Former employee accuses WaWa of discrimination
CLEARWATER — A former employee is suing WaWa, alleging disability discrimination, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.