News from June 2017
Homeowners allege Edison Insurance failed to adjust claim to cover damages
FORT LAUDERDALE – Two Pembroke Pines property owners allege that their insurer failed to adequately cover their losses caused by water damage.
Tenants allege landlord did not correct mold issue in Pembroke Pines apartment
FORT LAUDERDALE – Tenants of a Pembroke Pines apartment allege mold in the property has caused them to suffer severe illness.
Homeowners seek coverage for water damage to home from American Security Insurance Co.
FORT LAUDERDALE – Two homeowners allege their insurance company wrongfully denied their claim for water damages to their property.
Woman alleges slippery walkway at Accesso Partners, Brookwood Plaza 100 property caused fall
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County woman alleges that she was injured at a Fort Lauderdale property when she fell because of the conditions of a walkway.
UF’s general counsel resigns amid internal investigation
GAINESVILLE — University of Florida (UF) Vice President and General Counsel Jamie Keith has resigned from her position effective June 28 following months of escalating conflict and the university's resulting internal investigation.
Canadian man may be forced to sell Florida house because of U.S. voter card flap
TORONTO — Mike Quinn, a Canadian retiree from Niagara Falls, Ontario, with a home in Florida, says he does not have a criminal record and considers himself a "boring guy."
Woman files suit over alleged injuries from collision in Sunken Gardens parking lot
CLEARWATER – A woman alleges she was injured when her vehicle was struck in a St. Petersburg parking lot.
Man claims Progressive American Insurance failed to provide motorist insurance coverage
CLEARWATER – A man injured in a Tarpon Springs collision has filed a suit against his insurance company seeking uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
St. Pete Beach woman claims injuries as result of Pinellas County accident
CLEARWATER – A St. Pete Beach resident alleges she was injured when her vehicle was struck by a Seminole man in Pinellas County.
Shopper claims she was injured when boxes fell on her at a Best Buy store
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County woman alleges that she was injured at the Plantation Best Buy store when boxes of merchandise fell on her.
Mother alleges minor child was injured in Broward County auto accident
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County mother alleges her minor child was injured in an accident in the county.
Goldcoast Freightways Inc., GCF Logistics Inc. alleged to have terminated employee for taking medical leave
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County man alleges he was terminated in retaliation by his former employers for taking a medical leave.
Man struck while waiting at red light in Punta Gorda seeks damages over alleged injuries
CLEARWATER – A Bradenton resident claims that he was injured when he was struck by a Pinellas County driver while waiting at a red light.
RMX Construction seeks payment from American Integrity Insurance Co.
CLEARWATER – A restoration company in Pinellas County alleges an insurance company failed to pay for repairs made to a property in full.
Pinellas County collision caused damages, medical bills, driver alleges
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas County resident is seeking damages after an auto accident in the county.
State Farm Mutual Automobile alleged to have failed to pay underinsured motorist coverage benefits
CLEARWATER – A woman alleges her insurer failed to pay compensation for damages she received in an auto accident.
Driver seeks more than $15,000 for damages from Clearwater accident
CLEARWATER – A motorist has filed suit against a driver and the owners of a car after a collision in Clearwater.
Shopper alleges falling bag of dog food at Winn-Dixie caused injuries
CLEARWATER – A Winn-Dixie shopper alleges he was injured by a bag of pet food.
Fort Lauderdale attorney disbarred for participation in keeping over $2 million from client settlement
TALLAHASSEE — Laura Marie Watson, an attorney practicing in Fort Lauderdale, was permanently disbarred from the practice of law following an order issued by the Florida Supreme Court.
Miami Beach attorney suspended for failing to adequately handle loan modifications
TALLAHASSEE — Scott Lowell Podvin of the Podvin Law Firm in Miami Beach was suspended from the practice of law after a review of disciplinary actions.