News from June 2017
Palm Beach Gardens attorney disbarred after he failed to pay court sanctions
TALLAHASSEE — John T. Jenkins Jr. of Palm Beach Gardens was disbarred following a March order from the Florida Supreme Court.
Miami attorney suspended for failing to comply with prior discipline order
TALLAHASSEE — Miami attorney Kenneth Joseph Kukec was suspended from the practice of law following an April court order from the Florida Supreme Court.
Pensacola attorney suspended for misappropriating client funds
TALLAHASSEE — Pensacola attorney James M. Corrigan was placed on a suspension following the review of a Petition for Emergency Suspension filed with the Florida Supreme Court.
Man claims Hermine damages should be covered by Citizens Property Insurance
CLEARWATER – A Dunedin homeowner alleges that damage to his home from a tropical storm should be covered by his insurer as part of his policy.
AMD Property LLC seeks possession of Madeira Beach property from individual
CLEARWATER – A company alleges an individual is in wrongful possession of a Madeira Beach property.
McKesson Medical-Surgical Minnesota Supply Inc. alleges it is owed more than $160,000 from physician
CLEARWATER – A medical supply company claims a physician failed to pay goods ordered.
Woman alleges she was injured in rear-end collision in Largo
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas County woman is seeking more than $15,000 over alleged injuries she sustained when she was rear-ended in Largo.
Man alleges brother developed injuries because of poor care at Egret Cove Center
CLEARWATER – A brother alleges his sibling was not given proper care while at a skilled, long-term nursing care facility.
Woman alleges injuries in collision with Carr and Sons Masonry employee
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas County woman alleges she was injured in an collision with a employee of a masonry company.
Representative files wrongful death suit against Nurses Helping Hands ALF Inc.
CLEARWATER – A personal representative alleges an assisted living facility failed to provide her decedent a safe environment and failed to prevent her from falling.
Property owner alleges St. Johns Insurance Co. failed to pay for damages
ORLANDO – An Orange County man alleges that his property was damaged and his insurer has failed to pay for the loss.
Mortgage holder alleges Largo individual defaulted on loan
CLEARWATER – A mortgage holder alleges a Largo woman has defaulted on the loan.
Federated National Insurance Co. breached contract, Miramar property owner claims
FORT LAUDERDALE – An insurer is accused by a Miramar property owner of breaching an insurance policy.
Pennsylvania motorist alleges injuries from Enterprise Road collision
CLEARWATER – A Pennsylvania man alleges he was injured in a crash with a Pinellas County woman on Enterprise road in the county.
Miramar property owners claim Florida Peninsula Insurance undervalued damages
FORT LAUDERDALE – The owners of a Miramar property allege their insurer undervalued the amount of damages to the property.
Coral Springs attorney suspended for allegedly failing to provide legal work, misrepresentation
TALLAHASSEE — Christopher Lee Buttermore, an attorney registered in Coral Springs, has been suspended from practice by the Florida Supreme Court.
Florida Supreme Court rules public marinas are exempt from tax
TALLAHASSEE — A six-year-long case over taxing marinas came to an end June 15 when the Florida Supreme Court sided with the city of Fort Pierce.
Couple claims American Integrity Insurance Co. of Florida didn't adequately indemnity them for property damage
ORLANDO – The owners of an Orlando property claim that their insurer failed to adequately cover damages to the property.
Patient files suit against Bayfront HMA Medical Center after fall
CLEARWATER – A patient alleges a medical center failed to take proper measures to prevent her from falling after a surgery.
Motorist seeks coverage of damages after collision from Progressive Select Insurance
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas County woman is seeking uninsured motorist coverage from her insurer after a collision in the county.