News from May 2017
Davie man alleges Hollywood driver's negligence caused crash
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Davie driver has filed a complaint against a Hollywood resident over alleged damages sustained in an auto accident.
St. Augustine homeowner says Allstate refused to cover water damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A homeowner is suing Allstate Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Restaurant-goer claims Island Fuzion had inadequate security measures
ORLANDO — A patron is suing Island Fuzion Restaurant & Bar Inc. and Sew Hamekaran Sarju, citing alleged assault, battery and negligence for a 2013 altercation.
WorldQuest Resort allegedly failed to maintain safe premises, leading to fall, injuries
ORLANDO — A couple is suing WorldQuest Orlando Resort, alleging negligence for the plaintiff's slip and fall last year.
Chiropractor claims nearby competitor took nearly identical name in 2015
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Miami chiropractor is suing Oceans Chiropractic Inc., citing alleged trademark infringement.
1st District Court of Appeal sends foreclosure fee case back to lower court
TALLAHASSEE — In a case involving a Florida man and his fight to keep a bank from foreclosing on his late mother’s reverse mortgage, the 1st District Court of Appeal has affirmed a judgment and remanded a portion of the case regarding attorney fees to the lower court.
Driver alleges injuries after Coconut Creek auto accident
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County motorist is seeking damages after collision in Coconut Creek.
Homeowner claims Citizens Property Insurance didn't deny or pay claim
FORT LAUDERDALE – An insurance company is accused of neither denying nor paying a homeowner's claim for damages.
Woman alleged to have withdrawn funds from decedent’s account without authorization
CLEARWATER – An estate representative is accusing a family member of taking personal assets of their decedent without authorization.
Appeals court pushes back long-running land dispute to lower court
TALLAHASSEE — The 1st District Court of Appeal has remanded a case back to a circuit court in which a Florida couple has been engaged in a long-running feud with the Suwannee River Water District over damaged caused to their property.
Property owners accuse Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. of breach of contract
FORT LAUDERDALE – Miramar property owners allege their insurer failed to pay the amounts they requested for damages.
Minor child allegedly injured on playground maintained by Joe's Crab Shack, Clant Inc.
CLEARWATER – Parents allege a negligently maintained playground caused injuries to their minor child.
Woman seeks damages of more than $15,000 after tripping at Pinellas Park Square
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas Park woman alleges she tripped in a parking lot at a shopping plaza in the city because of improper illumination.
Driver claims Auto Club Insurance Co. wrongfully denied claim
ORLANDO – An Orlando motorist alleges his insurer denied his claim for coverage after a collision.
CVS shopper alleges injuries after tripping on display
ORLANDO – A patron at an Orange County CVS alleging a display caused him to fall.
Lowe's shopper alleges he was injured in slip and fall at St. Petersburg store
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas County man alleges he was injured in the St. Petersburg Lowe's store.
Motorist files suit over injuries allegedly sustained in St. Pete Beach accident
CLEARWATER – A St. Petersburg woman alleges she was injured in a collision with a Tierra Verde man.
Southern County Mutual Insurance alleges driver failed to pay more than $40,000
FORT LAUDERDALE – An insurer is seeking more than $40,000 in damages that allegedly resulted from a collision in 2014.
Fort Lauderale homeowner files suit against insurer for alleged failure to pay claim
FORT LAUDERDALE – A homeowner alleges her insurer failed to cover damages to her property from water damage.
Man operating lawn mower alleges he was injured by sidewalk
ORLANDO – Orange County and the city of Orlando are named as defendants in a suit filed by a man who alleges he was injured by a broken sidewalk.