News from November 2017
Florida Supreme Court sanctions judge for misconduct
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
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
ORLANDO — An insurance company, acting as subrogee, is suing UPS and Fedex, alleging negligence.
Passenger blames regional transportation agency for injuries
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
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
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
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
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
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
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a Clearwater property owner, alleging premises liability.
Vehicle owners accuse towing company of unlawful acts
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
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County couple is suing State Farm, alleging breach of contract.
Fla. Supreme Court suspends Tampa attorney no longer practicing law
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
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
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
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Boynton Beach property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Visitor blames Pinellas County property owners for injuries
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
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing her former husband, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Policy holder alleges Nationwide breached contract
ORLANDO — A Lake County woman is suing Nationwide Insurance, alleging bad faith and breach of contract.
Customer blames injuries on theater owner's negligence
ORLANDO — A Polk County man is suing Cinemark, alleging negligence caused him injuries at an Orlando movie theater.