News from October 2017
Guest blames Clearwater property owner for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Hillsborough County woman is suing a Clearwater property owner, alleging negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Guest blames Orlando hotel for injuries
ORLANDO — A guest is suing an Orlando hotel, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Former employee accuses Orlando blues club of unjust enrichment
ORLANDO — A former employee is suing an Orlando blues club, alleging unjust enrichment and unpaid wages.
Customer alleges Carrmax negligence caused injuries
ORLANDO — A Manatee County man is suing Carmax, alleging negligence and vicarious liability led to the plaintiff being run over.
Florida Insurers brace for possible onslaught of assignment-of-benefits cases
Insurance industry officials in Florida have yet to see evidence a wave of costly third-party claims stemming from Hurricane Irma, but companies are bracing for an uptick in what’s called assignment-of-benefits (AOB) cases.
Homeowner alleges insurance carrier failed to cover water damages
CLEARWATER — A Crystal Beach homeowner is suing an insurance carrier, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay for water damages.
Motorist blames 2 driver for 2 collisions
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing two different drivers, alleging their negligence caused two crashes that injured the plaintiff.
U.S. District Court judges levy sanctions against Florida attorneys
A panel of U.S. district court judges have imposed $9.1 million in sanctions on a pair of Florida lawyers involved in Engel product liability cases waged by smokers against the U.S. tobacco industry and ultimately settled, deeming the moves a waste of judicial resources.
Broward County couple alleges engine store owes $53,000
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County couple is suing a Fort Lauderdale engine store, alleging it owes more than $53,000 for breach of implied and express warranties.
Broward County motorist alleges another driver caused crash
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County woman is suing a motor vehicle owner and driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Sunrise property owner alleges insurance company failed to cover damages
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Sunrise woman is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract in failing to cover damages to her property.
CalAmp's motion to vacate ruling denied
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Orlando Division recently denied a motion to vacate a ruling ordered in the patent infringement suit against CalAmp Corporation. Based on a ruling given by the U.S. Supreme Court in a similar case, the defendants moved to vacate the judgment and dismiss for lack of venue.
Florida Senate committee hears heated debate on controversial property insurance provision
TALLAHASSEE — During an often-testy Florida Senate committee hearing this week, opponents and supporters debated a contentious provision in the state's property insurance laws.
Nursing director accuses care facility of wrongful termination
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing an Orlando nursing home, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Broward County property owner alleges insurer breached contract
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Orlando property owner accuses co-owner of breach of agreement
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing a co-owner, alleging he owes more than $15,000 for breach of agreement.
Former employee accuses Broward County company of wrongful termination
FORT LAUDERDALE — A former employee is suing a Broward County company, alleging wrongful termination and breach of contract.
Orange County property owner alleges insurer failed to cover damages
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Guest blames Hilton for assault at Altamonte Springs hotel
ORLANDO — A Florida man is suing a Hilton Hotel operator, alleging negligence and invasion of privacy led to an assault on the plaintiff.
Orange County couple accuses health care providers of negligence
ORLANDO — An Orange County couple is suing health care services providers, alleging negligence led to back injuries for the wife.