News from May 2017
Federal judge denies summary judgment motions in insurance case
TAMPA — A U.S. district judge has denied motions by both the plaintiffs and defendants in a Florida woman’s bad faith lawsuit against an automobile insurer.
Property owner alleges United Property & Casualty breached contract in damage claim
ORLANDO – A Winter Park property owner alleges her insurer did not properly reimburse her for water damage to her home.
Driver alleges he was injured in collision in Orlando
ORLANDO – An Orlando resident alleges an Apopka individual's negligent driving caused a collision in Orlando.
LQ FL Properties LLC guest alleges elevator caused injuries to hand
ORLANDO – A Palm Coast resident alleges an elevator caused injuries at an Orlando hotel.
Maintenance worker alleges he was terminated in retaliation by FL Harbour Walk
TAMPA – A Hillsborough County man alleges he was terminated in retaliation for his complaints about illegal practices regarding maintenance at an apartment complex.
American Express Centurion Bank alleges individual owes more than $15,000
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas County woman is accused of failing to pay a loan.
Woman alleges she was injured in accident on state Road 55
CLEARWATER – A Palm Harbor couple alleges the wife was injured in an accident and that the driver left the scene.
State attorney, Scott awaiting Florida Supreme Court review in death penalty dispute
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court is now weighing suits filed against Gov. Rick Scott by State Attorney Aramis Ayala after he stripped her office of several high-profile murder cases over her decision not to seek the death penalty.
Shopper alleges he tripped, fell because of electrical cord at Winn-Dixie
CLEARWATER – A Winn-Dixie shopper alleges he was injured at the Madeira Beach location.
Federal judge rules against Brevard County sheriff
ORLANDO — A district court judge has granted a motion in favor of a Florida-based activist who routinely records encounters between police and citizens.
Merchant Worthy Inc. accused of unjust enrichment, conversion
ORLANDO – A Pompano Beach merchant account provider is alleged to have wrongfully and fraudulently come into possession of more than $128,000.
Medical provider alleges Government Employees Insurance failed to pay for covered losses
ORLANDO – A medical provider has filed a suit against an insurer to recover costs of medical treatment.
Judge dismisses discrimination case against Orange County Public Schools, others
ORLANDO — A district court judge has granted a motion for dismissal in favor of several education organizations in a discrimination case after he ruled that several factors in the complaint were unclear.
Brant Inc. alleges individual did not pay it for caregiver services
CLEARWATER – A medical staffing company alleges it was not paid for its services.
Central Florida Medical & Chiropractic Center Inc. alleges insurer failed to pay
ORLANDO – A chiropractic center alleges an insurer failed to pay all of the amounts due.
Driver seeks damages of more than $15,000 after Fort Lauderdale crash
FORT LAUDERDALE – A woman alleges she was injured in an auto accident in Fort Lauderdale.
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. alleged to have failed to fully pay for tree damage
CLEARWATER – The owner of a St. Petersburg property alleges its insurer failed to pay damages from a fallen tree.
Shopper files suit against Petsmart over alleged injuries from slipping in puddle
ORLANDO – A Petsmart shopper alleges she was injured because of a puddle of water on the floor of the store.
American Express Bank alleges JS&A Holding Investments, individual of defaulting on credit account
ORLANDO – A financial institution alleges an individual and limited liability company defaulted on the terms of a credit account.
Passenger alleges negligent driver caused accident in Orlando
ORLANDO – An Orange County woman alleges she was injured in a collision on Turkey Lake Road in Orlando.