News from May 2017
Man alleges injuries after collision on Coconut Creek Parkway
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Davie motorist is seeking more than $15,000 in damages after a collision in Coconut Creek.
Courts say Sweetwater mayor not required to attend commission meetings
MIAMI — An appeals court recently decided to reject a political committee effort to recall Sweetwater Mayor Orlando Lopez, upholding a trial court's ruling.
1st District appeals panel allows physician change in workers' compensation case
TALLAHASSEE — A panel for the 1st District Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court ruling that denied a Florida woman the opportunity to change physicians in a workers' compensation case.
Prejudgment interest, medical malpractice bills fail in Florida Legislature
TALLAHASSEE — With the Florida Legislature on break, several high-profile bills currently tracked by the Florida Record have been met their legislative demise.
Chair at Twin Peaks restaurant caused fall, patron alleges
ORLANDO – An Osceola County man alleges he was injured at an Orlando restaurant because of a chair.
Medical malpractice suit filed by man who alleges surgery trapped nerve in arm
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County couple has filed a suit against a doctor and medical facility alleging damages resulting from a surgery.
Driver seeks more than $15,000 for alleged damages in Pinellas County crash
CLEARWATER – A woman alleges she suffered injuries in a collision in Pinellas County.
Publix shopper seeks more than $15,000 after falling in restroom
ORLANDO – A Publix shopper alleges she fell in the restroom at an Orlando location and was injured.
Driver alleges injures in accident in Coral Springs
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County man claims he was injured in an auto accident in Coral Springs.
Patient alleges doctor perforated bowel during biopsy
CLEARWATER – A patient alleges she was injured during a biopsy at Morton Plant Hospital.
Uber passenger alleges motorist's negligent driving caused I-95 collision
FORT LAUDERDALE – An Uber passenger alleges he was injured when the car was rear-ended on Interstate 95.
Former officer accuses city of St. Petersburg, individuals of violating whistle-blower law
CLEARWATER – A former officer for the St. Petersburg Police Department, who is of Hispanic descent, alleges that he was subjected to discriminatory treatment.
Tarpon Springs resident alleges it failed to properly train employees
CLEARWATER – A resident of a skilled care nursing facility alleges that she suffered mental and physical pain because of negligent care.
Homeowners seek declaratory judgment in suit against Florida Peninsula Insurance
FORT LAUDERDALE – The owners of a Coral Springs property have filed a suit against their insurer over repairs needed to the property.
Driver's alleged negligence claimed to cause injuries to Pasco County couple
CLEARWATER – A Pasco County couple alleges they suffered damages after a collision in Pinellas County.
Driver alleges State Farm has failed to pay underinsured motorist benefits
CLEARWATER – A St. Petersburg woman is seeking underinsured motorist benefits from her insurer.
State Farm Florida Insurance allegedly failed to pay full compensation for home's plumbing damages
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Fort Lauderdale homeowner alleges that his insurer failed to fully compensate him for damages to his property.
Woman alleges she was injured when driver changed lanes and struck her car
CLEARWATER – A Redington Shores individual alleges she was injured in an auto accident with a St. Petersburg driver.
Woman alleges Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. failed to pay cash value for property damage
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Hallandale property owner claims that an insurance company did not pay the actual cash value for her loss.
West Palm Beach attorney publicly reprimanded for failing to file documents on time
TALLAHASSEE — Jeffrey Allen Harrington, an attorney practicing in West Palm Beach, recently received a public reprimand from the Florida Supreme Court.