News from June 2017
American Integrity Insurance Co. of Florida alleged to have undervalued damages to property
ORLANDO – Two Orlando property owners allege their insurer undervalued the extent of weather damage to their property.
Texas woman alleges she is entitled to life insurance policy benefits
CLEARWATER – A Texas woman is seeking declaratory relief from the court regarding the benefits from two life insurance policies.
Lauderdale Lakes property owners seek declaratory relief in insurance despite
FORT LAUDERDALE – A couple is seeking the court's interpretation of an insurance policy regarding damages sustained to a property.
Appeals court sides with Wells Fargo in dispute over evidence of mortgage payments
A Florida appeals court recently ruled that Wells Fargo Bank can provide a borrower’s loan payment history and used a screenshot of payment history as evidence of defaulting on a mortgage.
Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal overturns injunction against woman whose husband allegedly had affair
A Florida appeals court recently threw out a woman’s claims of repeated violence and stalking against her lover’s wife.
Appeals court allows Symcon Development Group Corporation to intervene in property dispute
A Florida appeals court recently reversed a lower court’s decision to bar a company from joining a property dispute.
Federal judge dismisses debt collection violation suit against Transworld Systems
MIAMI — A district judge has granted a motion to dismiss in favor of Transworld Systems Inc. in a case in which a Florida man alleges violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA).
Miami mayor's petition for review of protective order denied in personal-injury case
MIAMI – The 3rd District Court of Appeal has denied a petition filed by Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado and City Manager Daniel Alfonso for review of a lower court's denial of their motions for a protective order in a personal-injury lawsuit.
Property appraisal case between Palm Beach County homeowners, appraiser continues
PALM BEACH COUNTY — A case between homeowners and an appraiser over a home's value continues an appeals court gave its opinion May 31.
State appeals court extinguishes firefighters' challenge of governor's veto
MIAMI — A Florida appeals court upheld the dismissal of a case levied by the International Association of Firefighters Local S-20, Florida State Fire Service Association, charging Gov. Rick Scott with promoting unfair labor practices following his veto of a proposed raise for state firefighters.
Former employee accuses Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Orlando) LLC of discrimination
ORLANDO – An Osceola County woman formerly employed by a Brazilian steakhouse in Orlando alleges she was discriminated against because of her pregnancy.
Grandview Isles Townhomes Owners Association Inc. alleges community has defects
ORLANDO – A homeowners' association alleges that the townhome community it represents violates building codes.
Man files suit against Brasfield & Gorrie LLC, Quinco Electrical Inc. after tripping on cord
ORLANDO – A security guard for the Orlando VA Medical Center alleges he was injured by equipment left out by construction crews.
Federated National Insurance Co. accused of breaching contract regarding damage claim
ORLANDO – An Orlando homeowner alleges her insurer failed to adequately compensate her for damages to her property.
Invitee files suit against Universal Studios after hole in curb allegedly caused injuries
ORLANDO – A Universal Studios guest claims she fractured her ankle because of a large hole of missing concrete from a curb.
Woman files suit against Walmart store, manager after slip-and-fall incident
ORLANDO – A shopper at an Orlando Walmart alleges she was injured because the store negligently mailed its flooring.
Former mechanic for Meineke Car Care Center alleges he is owed unpaid wages
ORLANDO – A Eustis man formerly employed by an Apopka auto shop alleges that he was not paid the minimum wage.
ASI Assurance Corp. allegedly failed to indemnify property owner for hurricane damages
ORLANDO – An Orange county property owner alleges his insurer failed to adequately compensate him for damages to his property caused by a hurricane.
Walmart shopper files suit after falling in store in Cooper City
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Fort Lauderdale woman alleges she was injured at a Cooper City Walmart store because of a substance left on the floor.
Individuals file suit against Heritage Property & Casualty regarding denial of claim
FORT LAUDERDALE – A couple is seeking declaration regarding the coverage of an insurance policy on their Miramar home.