News from May 2017
Plantation attorney suspended for role in kickback scheme
TALLAHASSEE — Plantation attorney Lauren Elizabeth Bannigan was recently suspended from the practice of law for her alleged participation in a kickback scheme.
Sarasota attorney suspended for misappropriating client funds
TALLAHASSEE — Following a petition for emergency suspension filed with the Florida Supreme Court, Sarasota attorney William Robert Cohen will be suspended from the practice of law for an indefinite period of time.
Kendall South Medical Center appeals lower court decision in sprinkler damage case
MIAMI – Florida's 3rd District Court of Appeal has ruled in the case of a medical center in Miami Beach that sought to appeal a trial court's decision in favor of an insurance company.
Man claims that staircase at Karikas Enterprises Inc. property caused him to fall
CLEARWATER – A man alleges he was caused to fall at a St. Petersburg property because of poorly maintained stairs.
Consumer claims Gulf Coast Boat Sales failed to return deposit
CLEARWATER – A Hillsborough County consumer is seeking the return of a deposit he placed on a boat.
Driver seeks damages from Orange County woman, State Farm after auto crash
ORLANDO – An Orange County driver's alleged negligence is blamed for a collision in the county.
Man claims Gulf Coast Gold and Silver failed to return coins
CLEARWATER – A Minnesota man claims valuable coins that he temporarily gave to a Pinellas County business have not been returned.
Woman seeks more than $15,000 for damages after Pinellas County collision
CLEARWATER – A woman alleges she was injured in an auto accident in Pinellas County.
Injured driver seeks benefits from Progressive American, Security National insurance companies
ORLANDO – An Osceola County resident is seeking insurance benefits from two insurers for damages that resulted from an auto accident.
Benro Enterprises alleges it is owed more than $19,000
CLEARWATER – A Tampa business alleges that it was not paid for services it provided.
Motorist claims negligent Mears Destination Services employee responsible for accident
ORLANDO – A Seminole County resident has filed suit against Mears Destination Services and its employee after an auto accident in Orange County.
Gulfcoast Surgery Center Inc. accused of wrongful conversion
CLEARWATER – A Palm Harbor corporation alleges that it was damaged because of unlawful conversion.
Woman claims collision at Waterford Lakes Towne Center parking lot injured her
ORLANDO – A passenger claims that a parking lot collision in Orlando caused bodily injury.
Woman alleges damage to Safety Harbor property should be covered by insurance policy
CLEARWATER – A Safety Harbor property owner claims her insurer wrongfully denied a loss covered by her policy.
Man seeks more than $15,000 after alleged injures in auto accident in Orlando
ORLANDO – An Orlando man alleges that he was injured in a collision at the intersection of Oakridge Road and Millennia Boulevard in the city.
Niceville attorney receives public reprimand for lying under oath
TALLAHASSEE — John David Snell of Niceville was recently ordered to be publicly reprimanded by the Florida Supreme Court due to a false statement the attorney made under oath, saying that he had not practiced law while his license was inactive.
Former NFL star filed over 100 lawsuits against businesses not ADA compliant
FORT LAUDERDALE – Former NFL star and Super Bowl champion Lional Dalton of the Baltimore Ravens sued over 100 businesses for federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations over a year ago.
Fort Myers attorney suspended for misappropriating client funds
TALLAHASSEE — Michael Eugene Wynn, an attorney in Fort Myers, has been suspended from the practice of law following complaints of misappropriating funds.
Man claims St. Johns Insurance Co. breached contract with claim
ORLANDO – An Orlando property over claims his insurer failed to pay him for damages to his home.
Woman alleges injuries after car was rear-ended at Cypress Creek toll plaza
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County woman alleges she was injured when the car she was traveling in was rear-ended.