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News published on Florida Record in November 2017

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News from November 2017


Florida Supreme Court sanctions judge for misconduct

By Dee Thompson |
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Supreme Court has approved punitive measures against Judge Philip James Yacucci Jr., accused of violating the Code of Judicial Conduct when making rulings in cases involving a former political rival, DUI attorney Stephen Smith.

Walmart again under fire for alleged discrimination against women

By Dee Thompson |
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Walmart is being sued by women who allege they are not given the same chance at promotion as males in stores Walmart's southeastern stores.

UPS, FedEx accused of negligence in crash

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ORLANDO — An insurance company, acting as subrogee, is suing UPS and Fedex, alleging negligence.

Passenger blames regional transportation agency for injuries

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ORLANDO — An Orlando man is suing a regional transportation agency, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.

New York attorney to be publicly reprimanded over alleged conflict of interest

By Karen Kidd |
New York attorney Stewart Meagher McGough will receive a public reprimand following a Sept. 14 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he engaged in a conflict of interest, according to a Florida State Bar announcement.

Customer blames Wal-Mart for fall, injuries

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing Wal-Mart, alleging it allowed a dangerous condition to remain on its property that led to injuries to the plaintiff.

Miami-Dade couple blames Disney World for wife's injuries

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
ORLANDO — A Miami-Dade couple is suing Walt Disney World, alleging negligence for allowing a dangerous condition to exist on its property.

Parent blames dog attack on St. Petersburg property owner

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
CLEARWATER — A parent is suing a St. Petersburg property owner, alleging negligence led to a dog attacking her son.

Worker alleges homeowners' negligence caused injuries

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing St. Petersburg homeowners, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.

Pedestrian blames Clearwater property owner for injuries

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a Clearwater property owner, alleging premises liability.

Vehicle owners accuse towing company of unlawful acts

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
CLEARWATER — Two vehicle owners have filed a class action lawsuit against a St. Petersburg towing company, alleging strict liability.

Pinellas County couple alleges State Farm failed to cover damages

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County couple is suing State Farm, alleging breach of contract.

Fla. Supreme Court suspends Tampa attorney no longer practicing law

By Karen Kidd |
Tampa attorney Jan Marie McCray, who says she is no longer practicing law, received a 91-day suspension following an Oct. 13 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that included failing to maintain minimum required trust account records.

Employee alleges restaurant violated federal wage laws

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ORLANDO — A Pensacola man is suing an Orange County restaurant, alleging violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of workers compensation acts, including the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Guest alleges hotel's negligence led to injuries

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ORLANDO — A North Carolina man is suing Orlando hotel owners, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.

Boynton Beach property owner alleges insurance company breached contract

By Delma M. Serrano |
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Boynton Beach property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.

Visitor blames Pinellas County property owners for injuries

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing St. Petersburg property owners, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.

Ex-wife alleges former husband husband owes $115,000

By Delma M. Serrano |
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing her former husband, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.

Policy holder alleges Nationwide breached contract

By Delma M. Serrano |
ORLANDO — A Lake County woman is suing Nationwide Insurance, alleging bad faith and breach of contract.

Customer blames injuries on theater owner's negligence

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ORLANDO — A Polk County man is suing Cinemark, alleging negligence caused him injuries at an Orlando movie theater.