News from November 2017
Couple accuses Hyundai of breach of written warranty
CLEARWATER — A Florida couple is suing Hyundai, alleging breach of warranty.
Clearwater Sears store blames for smoke damages
CLEARWATER — Sears is suing a Clearwater Kozy Korner Restaurant, alleging negligence caused nearly $50,000 in smoke damages.
Customer blames Wal-Mart for injuries at Pinellas Park store
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence caused her injuries at at Pinellas Park store.
Visitor blames Clearwater, Verizon for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing Clearwater, and Verizon, alleging negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Roofing distributor alleges Florida company owes $31,000
CLEARWATER — A roofing distributor is suing a customer, alleging breach of contract and failure to pay more than $31,000.
Clermont attorney publicly reprimanded after employing disbarred attorney as paralegal
Clermont attorney Justin Rickman has been publicly reprimanded by publication following an April 13 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he employed a disbarred attorney as a paralegal.
Winter Park attorney reprimanded, placed on probation following trust account irregularities
Winter Park attorney Eric Anthony Lanigan, practicing in Florida for almost 41 years, has been publicly reprimanded by publication in the Southern Reporter and placed on two years' probation following an Aug. 3 Florida Supreme Court order related to allegations in three separate cases.
Former Broward School Board member suspended additional 2 years from law practice
Coral Springs attorney and former Broward County School Board member Stephanie Arma Kraft has been suspended for two additional years following an June 22 Florida Supreme Court order after her 2014 guilty plea to official misconduct.
Massachusetts attorney suspended after found in contempt
Massachusetts attorney Heather Aquafresca has been suspended for three years, effective immediately, following an Sept. 13 Florida Supreme Court after being found in contempt for failing to comply with a March 8 suspension order.
Homeowner alleges insurance company failed to cover losses
ORLANDO — A Maitland homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleged breach of contract in failing to cover damages to her home.
Couple blames crossbow manufacturer for husband's injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pennsylvania couple is suing a Florida manufacturer of outdoors equipment, alleging loss of consortium, negligence, negligent misrepresentation, gross negligence, product liability and strict liability.
Customer blames Bealls for injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing an Orlando retail store, alleging negligence in keeping its premises safe.
Insurance firm accuses motorist of negligence
CLEARWATER — An insurance firm is suing a motorist, alleging his negligence caused a crash.
Orange County property owners allege contractors breached contract
ORLANDO — Two Orange County property owners are suing contractors and construction companies, alleging breach of contract.
Creditor alleges Winter Park business owes $17,500
ORLANDO — A creditor is suing a Winter Park business, alleging an unpaid debt of $17,500.
Former worker accuses Off Lease Only of wrongful termination
ORLANDO — A sales manager is suing an Orlando business, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Patient accuses medical providers of negligence
CLEARWATER — A patient is suing medical providers, alleging negligence caused him pain and suffering.
Customer alleges restaurant's food made her sick
CLEARWATER — A Tampa woman is suing a St. Petersburg restaurant, alleged negligence led to her becoming ill.
Motorist blames another driver for crash, injuries
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg man is suing a motorist, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Cape Coral attorney permanently disbarred after found in contempt
Cape Coral attorney Renee Binns has been permanently disbarred following an Sept. 14 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations she was found in contempt for violating several Florida State Bar rules.