News from May 2017
Atlantic Beach attorney publicly reprimanded for mishandling client matters
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court ordered Atlantic Beach attorney Kelly Brook Hampton to be publicly reprimanded as a result of the attorney’s mishandling of two client matters.
Consumer claims Midland Funding wrongfully filed claim
TAMPA – A Sarasota County consumer alleges a debt collector wrongfully filed a complaint against her.
Westlake Financial Services alleged to have invaded consumer's privacy with collection calls
TAMPA – A Hillsborough County consumer alleges that a debt collector invaded her privacy with its calls.
Bloomin' Brands restaurant managers allege they were not paid overtime wages
TAMPA – A California woman and a Maryland man have filed a class action against a Tampa-based business over allegations that they did not receive overtime pay.
Pennsylvania man files suit against New York woman after collision in Orlando
ORLANDO – A Pennsylvania resident alleges he was injured in an accident with a New York woman in Orlando.
Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute seeks payment from insurer for medical care provided
ORLANDO – A health care facility alleges that an insurer failed to pay a portion of a claim.
Parents file wrongful death suit against respiratory therapist
CLEARWATER – The parents of a St. Petersburg child have filed a suit against a respiratory therapist alleging wrongful death.
Clearwater attorney disbarred for misappropriating funds
TALLAHASSEE — Nicole Mae Frost, an attorney from Clearwater, has been disbarred by the Supreme Court of Florida after an investigation found the attorney culpable in mishandling and misappropriating client funds in two matters.
Car owner seeks judgment regarding coverage of damages to stolen car
CLEARWATER – A woman alleges her insurer failed or refused to pay comprehensive benefits to her after her car was stolen.
St. Johns Insurance Co. alleged to have failed to pay full amount for damage claim
ORLANDO – An Orange County resident alleges her insurer failed to pay her the correct amount of damages for her property damage claim.
Driver files suit after accident on Interstate 275
CLEARWATER – A Pasco County resident alleges she was injured when her vehicle was rear-ended on Interstate 275.
Woman alleges paver at St. Petersburg business caused fall
CLEARWATER – A business invitee at a St. Petersburg business claims she was injured in a fall on the property.
Tower Hill Prime Insurance Co. accused of breach of contract regarding damage claim
ORLANDO – An insurer is accused of refusing to pay for damages to a property.
Customer alleges he was injured in fall at Ross Dress For Less
ORLANDO – A shopper at an Apopka store alleges that he was injured when he fell in the store.
Federal judge rules against Verizon claim for sanctions
ORLANDO — A federal judge has denied a request by Verizon Communications and Verizon Florida to issue sanctions against a Florida woman who claimed the company violated debt collection and credit reporting laws.
Wells Fargo Bank NA alleged to have called consumer without her permission
TAMPA – A Pinellas County woman alleges a debt collector continued to call her after she revoked her consent to receive calls.
Consumer accuses Santander Consumer USA Inc. of telephone harassment
TAMPA – A Pasco County consumer alleges a debt collector invaded her privacy with collection calls.
Property owner alleges Universal Insurance Co. of North America failed to cover damages
FORT LAUDERDALE – The owner of a Hollywood property claims her insurer failed to cover the damages.
Consumer files suit against Enhanced Recovery Co. over calls meant for sister
ORLANDO – A Lutz man alleges he was harassed by calls from a debt collector in its attempts to reach a family member.
Two allege they were injured in collision near French Drive
FORT LAUDERDALE – Two Broward County individuals allege they were injured in an auto accident in the county.