News from June 2017
Federal judge denies Orlando man's request for class certification in mold case
ORLANDO — A federal judge has denied a motion for class certification in a dispute between an Orlando man and a property management company, saying that the plaintiff failed to identify a relevant common question.
Owner of Orlando property claims Praetorian Insurance only partly covered loss
ORLANDO – An Orlando property owner alleges her insurer did not adequately compensate her for damages to her property.
Florida Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in case between governor, state attorney
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in the death penalty dispute between Gov. Rick Scott and State Attorney Aramis Ayala.
Homeowner seeks actual cash value for damages from Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Co.
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Miramar homeowner alleges that his insurer has failed to pay benefits owed to him to cover damages to his home.
Xtensions Xpress LLC investor seeks inspection of financial records
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Michigan investor of a Broward County company alleges that it has failed to produce records for inspection.
Florida doctor loses lawsuit seeking reappointment
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — A Florida doctor’s request for reappointment in a local hospital was dismissed by the 4th District Court of Appeal.
Appeals court intercepts football player's workers' comp claim
TALLAHASSEE — An offensive lineman allegedly injured while trying out for the Orlando Predators has lost his workers’ compensation case against the Arena Football League.
Man claims he was injured in collision and Allstate hasn't compensated him
CLEARWATER – A man claims that he was injured in a collision in Palm Harbor and that an insurance company has failed to provide compensation.
Bodyhealth.com seeks refund after meal shake product allegedly didn't meet specifications
CLEARWATER – A Clearwater business alleges it paid more than $100,000 to a Georgia corporation to manufacture a product that didn't meet specifications.
Red Lion Pub patron files suit after knife incident
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas County man is seeking damages after he was allegedly injured trying to subdue a man with a knife at a pub.
Barton, Gonzalez & Myers PA alleges former employee breached contract
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas County accounting firm alleges a former employee has breached their agreement by directly competing with it.
Bodyhealth.com seeks refund from Fletcher Nutritional Research for supplements
CLEARWATER – A Clearwater business alleges that a Leesburg corporation failed to manufacture a supplement to its specifications.
Driver allegedly injured in Clearwater crash seeks damages from motorist, insurer
CLEARWATER – A woman is suing a driver and her insurer for damages after a collision in Clearwater.
Federal judge remands Social Security case
FORT MYERS — A federal judge has overturned an appeals court decision issued by the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration denying a Florida woman’s request for supplemental insurance benefits.
Gov. Rick Scott’s veto of ‘liquor wall’ seen as a win for small businesses
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott’s veto of a bill that drew heavy debate across party lines last month is being seen by some political commentators as a win for small businesses in the state.
Appeals court rules in case between MDVIP, widower
PALM BEACH COUNTY — The 4th District Court of Appeal has reversed and remanded proceedings in a case involving a widower and a doctors' network organization, according to a May 31 opinion.
Pedestrian files suit against Hardware & Equipment Florida after he was struck by employee
ORLANDO – An Orlando man has filed suit against an Orlando hardware store after one of its employees struck him while he was walking.
Print Quickness Inc. alleged to have failed to pay loan
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas County business is alleged to have defaulted on a loan.
Walmart shopper seeks more than $15,000 after falling in Largo store
CLEARWATER – A Clearwater woman alleges that she was injured while shopping at a Walmart store in Largo.
Property owners claim Olympus Insurance failed to pay full benefits for wind damage
CLEARWATER – Palm Harbor property owners allege that their insurer has failed to pay them full benefits for damages they sustained to their property.