News from October 2017
Baggage service company alleges former employee deleted files without consent
ORLANDO — An Orlando baggage services business is suing a former employee, alleging breach of contract.
Customer accuses Wal-Mart, employee of assault
ORLANDO — An Orange County mother is suing Wal-Mart and a female employee, alleging the assault of a minor child.
Florida Supreme Court grants Oldsmar attorney's petition for disbarment
A petition by Oldsmar attorney Giorgio Vallar to be disbarred without leave to seek readmission was accepted following an Aug. 24 Florida Supreme Court ruling in light of pending disciplinary matters against him, including trust account violations.
Miami Lakes attorney suspended follow bankruptcy, foreclosure allegations
Miami Lakes attorney John Michael Cruz has been suspended for 91 days following an Aug. 24 Florida Supreme Court order after allegations that included failing to file pleadings in a timely manner.
Miami attorney suspended following allegations in 2 immigration cases
Miami attorney Mark S. Gallegos has been suspended for 91 days following an Aug. 10 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he failed to diligently and competently perform services in two immigration cases, one of which had been pro bono.
Davie attorney suspended following no contest plea after arrest on child porn charges
Davie attorney Mitchell E. Silverstein has been suspended for three years following an Aug. 24 Florida Supreme Court order after he pleaded no contest to child neglect and other charges.
Financing company alleges vehicle owner owes more than $8,000
ORLANDO — A financing company is suing a vehicle owner, alleging breach of contract in failure to pay more than $8,000.
Pembroke Pines couple accuses State Farm of breach of contract
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Pembroke Pines couple is suing State Farm, alleging breach of contract.
Patron blames Winter Garden property owners for injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing Winter Garden property owners and operator, alleging negligence led to injuries.
Consumer alleges Equifax's negligence caused massive data breach
CLEARWATER — A Florida man is suing Equifax,alleging negligence allowed its computer systems to be hacked and that the personal data of 143 million Americans was at risk of being stolen.
Key West lender accuses chiropractor of unpaid debt
ORLANDO — A Key West man is suing an Orange County chiropractor, alleging an unpaid debt of nearly $33,000.
Orlando couple accuses insurance company of breach of contract
ORLANDO — An Orlando couple is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Couple accuses General Motors of breach of warranty
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Florida couple is suing General Motors, alleging breach of warranty.
Employee alleges company's negligence led to injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing a Clearwater company alleging negligence led to injuries.
Cook accuses restaurant of unpaid wages
CLEARWATER — A cook has filed a class action lawsuit against her former employer, alleging of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and workers compensation acts.
San Diego attorney disbarred following years of suspensions
San Diego attorney Christopher James O'Keefe has been disbarred by the California State Bar following a history of multiple disciplines stretching back more than 12 years, according to a recent state bar filing.
Florida Supreme Court rules civil liability can be applied in Stand Your Ground case
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Supreme Court has ruled the state's Stand Your Ground Law, which confers immunity in a criminal case, does not necessarily confer immunity in a civil case.
Visitor blames St. Petersburg apartment owner for not maintaining stairs
CLEARWATER — A visitor is suing a St. Petersburg apartment owner, alleging negligence in causing injuries by not keeping the complex safe.
Orlando homeowners allege insurance firm violated contract
ORLANDO — An Orlando couple is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Pinellas County homeowner alleges insurer breached contract
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.