News from September 2017
St. Augustine attorney suspended following false vendor invoices, settlement fund allegations
St. Augustine attorney Christopher William Adamec has been suspended until further order following a June 28 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he created false vendor invoices and converted settlement funds for his own personal use.
Class-action member fights attorney's fees in $9.7 million settlement involving ACE USA Inc.
A class member in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) lawsuit has ruffled feathers as he challenged the attorney’s fees requested in a $9.7 million settlement.
American Security Insurance Company accused of breaching contract for allegedly not paying for water damage
An individual is suing American Security Insurance Company for alleged breach of contract.
Tower Hill Prime Insurance Company accused of breaching insurance contract
Two individuals are suing Tower Hill Prime Insurance Company for alleged breach of contract.
Publix Super Markets Inc. allegedly failed to prevent customer from falling at store
A woman is suing Publix Super Markets Inc. for alleged negligence and liability.
Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park accused of negligence
An individual is suing PPI Inc. d/b/a Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park for alleged negligence.
Prepared Insurance Company accused of breaching insurance contract
An individual is suing Prepared Insurance Company for alleged breach of contract.
Kmart Corporation accused of negligence
A woman is suing Kmart Corporation for alleged negligence.
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation allegedly breached insurance contract
An individual is suing Citizens Property Insurance Corporation for alleged breach of contract.
Security First Insurance Company accused of breaching insurance contract
An individual is suing Security First Insurance Company for alleged breach of contract.
Bravo Supermarket accused of negligence
An individual is suing Oakridge Farm Food Corp d/b/a Bravo Supermarket for alleged negligence.
Zirkelbach Construction accused of breaching contract
A law firm is suing Zirkelbach Construction Inc. and Zirkelbach Construction LLC for alleged breach of contract.
Tallahassee attorney's indictment on bribery charges surprises community
TALLAHASSEE — The recent federal indictment of an attorney on federal bribery, conspiracy and money-laundering charges has left a Florida community surprised by the developments.
Appeals court dismisses case against TransUnion
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s dismissal of a case against credit-reporting agencies.
Florida Supreme Court remands case involving incapacitated person's right to marry
The Florida Supreme Court has quashed the decision of a lower court in a case concerning whether a marriage can be voided, according to an Aug. 31 court opinion.
Taco Bell restaurant accused of negligence
A restaurant customer is suing Taco Bell of America LLC for alleged negligence.
CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort allegedly fired employee for reporting knife attack to police
A former employee is suing Rohen Griffin and Insite Orlando One LLC d/b/a CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort for alleged assault, negligent entrustment and wrongful termination.
BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services Inc. accused of gender discrimination
A former employee is suing BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services Inc. for alleged breach of contract, gender discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation.
Seaworld Entertainment Inc. accused of negligence
An amusement park patron is suing Seaworld Entertainment Inc. for alleged negligence and liability.
Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar allegedly failed to prevent customer from falling
A restaurant customer is suing Universal City Restaurant Venture LLC d/b/a the Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar for alleged negligence and liability.