News from November 2017
Orlando property owner alleges tenant owes more than $100,000
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing a tenant, alleging it owes $106,000 for breach of a lease agreement.
Clearwater attorney agrees to disbarment following grand theft guilty plea
Clearwater attorney John Arthur Smitten, currently in Pinellas County Jail following his guilty plea on a charge he had stolen more than $100,000 from an area law firm, has agreed to his disbarment following a Sept. 14 Florida Supreme Court order.
Motorist alleges Geico failed to cover crash injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County driver and her minor passenger are suing Geico, alleging breach of contract.
Customer blames Wal-Mart for fall, injuries
ORLANDO — A customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff to suffer injuries.
Orange County property owner alleges insurer breached contract
ORLANDO — An Orange County property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract in failing to cover property damages.
Mother accuses hospital, staff of medical negligence
CLEARWATER — A mother and her child are suing a St. Petersburg hospital and its staff, alleging medical negligence.
Gov. Scott says 'we expect judges to be impartial' in 'hot mic' records request
TALLAHASSEE - Governor Rick Scott made a public records request Tuesday asking for all documents reviewed by two state Supreme Court justices involving their controversial "hot mic" exchange over the make up of a commission that recommends nominees to the high court.
Insurance firm accuses Interline Brands of designing defective product
ORLANDO — An insurance firm is suing a wholesale company, alleging the defendant designed a defective toilet supply line.
Roofing business alleges customer owes more than $7,500
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County roofing business is suing a customer, alleging unjust enrichment in failing to pay more than $7,500.
Homeowner alleges insurance carrier failed to pay for damages
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing an insurance carrier, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay for damages.
Contractor alleges golf facility failed to pay for renovations
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing a golf facility owner, alleging breach of contract in failure to pay for renovation work.
Motorist blames transit authority for crash injuries
ORLANDO — A motorist is suing a transportation authority, alleging one of the defendant's bus drivers caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Policy holder accuses insurance carrier of breach of contract
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract regarding water damage to his home.
Nightclub operator blamed for catastrophic injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing an Orlando nightclub operator, alleging negligence in the vehicle crash injuries that left the plaintiff a paraplegic.
Orange County couple accuses developers of trespassing
ORLANDO — An Orange County husband and wife are suing developers, alleging negligence, private nuisance and trespass.
Orlando property owner alleges insurer failed to pay for damages
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Pedestrian blames Orlando, Orange County for fall on sidewalk
ORLANDO — An Orlando man is suing the city and Orange County, alleging negligence in failing to repair a sidewalk, leading to injuries.
Customer blames restaurant for injuries
ORLANDO — A Polk County woman is suing an Orange County restaurant, alleging failure to remove a hazardous condition inside the premises.
Chief justice's hot mic remarks shows 'intent to influence' process of filling SC vacancies, lawyer says
TALLAHASSEE - Following a hearing at the Florida Supreme Court last week over who gets to appoint replacements for three justices whose terms expire in 2019, a hot mic picked up what is described as a troubling exchange between Chief Justice Jorge Labarga and Justice Barbara Pariente.
Visitor blames injuries on hospital negligence
CLEARWATER — A Pasco County woman is suing a Tarpon Springs hospital facility, alleging negligence caused her injuries.