News from May 2017
Federal judge issues ruling in employment and gender discrimination case
TALLAHASSEE — A judge for the U.S. District for the Northern District of Florida recently issued a motion for a protective order in a gender employment discrimination case.
Driver accused of negligence after I-275 collision
CLEARWATER – A driver alleges he was injured in a collision in Hillsborough County on Interstate 275.
Individual alleged to owe more than $18,000 to bank
FORT LAUDERDALE – A bank alleges that an individual has defaulted on a credit account agreement.
Appeals court decides foreclosure case should be reheard
BROWARD COUNTY — A Florida woman’s foreclosure case will be reheard after Florida's 4th District Court of Appeal overturned a lower court's dismissal of the case.
Driver files suit over alleged injuries from Tamarac auto accident
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County woman alleges that she was injured in an accident in Tamarac.
Property owner claims insurer did not pay actual cash value for water damage
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Weston property owner claims that his insurer failed to pay the full actual cash value for damages to the property.
Rockledge attorney suspended following inappropriate communications with client
TALLAHASSEE — Rockledge attorney Gregory Alan Crutchfield was suspended from the practice of law by the Florida Supreme Court after he was found culpable in two matters involving his divorce and one involving a client in an unrelated issue.
Judge denies Social Security benefits claim
PENSACOLA — A U.S. district court judge has affirmed a final decision of the commissioner of the Social Security Administration, denying a Florida woman’s request for disability insurance benefits.
Boca Raton woman sues Wells Fargo over alleged RESPA violations
BOCA RATON — A Boca Raton woman has filed suit against Wells Fargo, alleging the bank violated the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).
Omega Insurance Co. accused of breaching contract by refusing to pay for losses to property
ORLANDO – An insurance company is accused of wrongfully refusing payment for a covered loss to an Orlando property.
Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Co. alleged to have breached contract
ORLANDO – Two consumers claim that their insurer failed to full amount of the losses to their property.
Man alleges insurer refused to pay benefits after Orlando collision
ORLANDO – An Orlando motorist has filed suit against a Melbourne driver and his insurer alleging injuries.
Ron Wallace & Associates Inc. alleged to owe former employee unpaid wages
CLEARWATER – A man formerly employed by a Pinellas County corporation alleges he is owed unpaid wages and commissions.
Estate representative alleges decedent's fall at Publix Super Markets caused injuries that resulted in death
CLEARWATER – A personal representative alleges a woman's fall in a grocery store contributed to her death.
Driver alleges injuries in accident on Gandy Boulevard
CLEARWATER – A St. Petersburg resident claims she was injured in a collision caused by a driver allegedly under the influence.
Dockside Investors VII, BDC Investors II claim damages from allegedly defective system design
CLEARWATER – A Florida consulting company and a civil engineer are alleged to have designed a defective storm water management system.
Motorist files suit against All Stop Vending, driver over alleged collision-related injuries
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Hollywood resident has filed a suit against a Broward County man after a collision in the county.
Driver alleges woman's negligence caused accident in Orlando
ORLANDO – A Lutz resident claims he was injured in an auto accident on state Route 528 in Orlando.
Man alleges he is entitled to damages from Mercury Indemnity Co.
CLEARWATER – A driver alleges an insurance company is obligated to compensate him for injuries sustained in an accident in Clearwater.
Insurance group 'hopeful' as repair charge loophole bill moves to Florida Senate
TALLAHASSEE – A bill in the state senate right now could have implications on the wallets of insured Floridians. An assignment of benefits reform bill passed the Florida House April 19 and now awaits vote in the Senate.