News from September 2017
Florida foreclosure attorney says shift in laws harms homeowners
A foreclosure defense attorney is concerned that a "shift" in foreclosure laws serves banks more than homeowners after a foreclosure appeal in the 4th District Court of Appeal ended in a bank's favor.
4th District Court of Appeal dismisses voluntary arbitration appeal
The 4th District Court of Appeal has dismissed a case involving voluntary binding arbitration based on Florida statutes, according to a recent opinion.
Wal-Mart Stores East LP allegedly failed to prevent customer from slipping and falling
An individual is suing Wal-Mart Stores East LP for alleged negligence.
MK Jones and Associates Inc. accused of failing to pay overtime wages
A former employee is suing MK Jones and Associates Inc., Marilyn Jones Gould and Glenn Gould III for alleged unpaid wages.
Florida Specialty Insurance Company accused of breaching insurance contract
Two individuals are suing Florida Specialty Insurance Company for alleged breach of contract.
Whole Foods Market accused of failing to prevent individual from falling
An individual is suing Whole Foods Market IP LP for alleged negligence.
Mainlands of Tamarac by the Gulf accused of negligence
An individual is suing MCN Group Inc. d/b/a Mainlands of Tamarac by the Gulf for alleged negligence.
Michigan Street Animal Hospital, Flat Head Property LLC allegedly failed to maintain railing in safe condition
An individual is suing Flat Head Property LLC and Olfat A. Mansour DVM PA d/b/a Michigan Street Animal Hospital for alleged negligence.
TB Roofing & Construction LLC allegedly failed to take safety measures
An individual is suing TB Roofing & Construction LLC and Lincoln Sziranko for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Thirsty Marlin Inc. allegedly failed to prevent patron from falling
An individual is suing Thirsty Marlin Inc. for alleged negligence.
Security First Insurance Company allegedly breached insurance contract
An individual is suing Security First Insurance Company for alleged breach of contract.
Seven Brand Inc., majority shareholder accused of breaching contract
An individual is suing Seven Brand Inc. and James Stewart for alleged breach of contract, breach of duty, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Federal appeals court sides with Multiquimica Dominicana in dispute over unpaid goods
A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court's decision to award a paint manufacturer based in the Dominican Republic the right to recover money from an American company.
Case against Phillip Morris USA Inc., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company brought by widow to be re-tried
The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal has sided with Philip Morris USA Inc. and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in a case involving a widow who had won $13 million in a lawsuit that claimed her husband died due to the addictive nature of cigarettes.
Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company accused of breaching insurance contract
An individual is suing Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company Inc. for alleged breach of contract.
5 Star Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Inc. accused of failing to pay company for installing equipment
A company is suing 5 Star Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Inc. for alleged breach of contract.
Walmart Stores Inc. accused of negligence
An individual is suing Walmart Stores Inc., a retail store, citing alleged negligence.
Sy's Coin Laundry III LLC accused of negligence
A woman is suing Sy's Coin Laundry III LLC for alleged negligence.
Kindred Healthcare Inc. accused of failing to prevent individual from falling in parking lot
An individual is suing Kindred Healthcare Inc. for alleged negligence.
Valrico attorney publicly reprimanded following reckless driving guilty plea
Valrico attorney Lisa N. Wysong has been publicly reprimanded by publication and placed on probation following a June 1 Florida Supreme Court order after she entered guilty pleas to misdemeanors, including a charge reduced from a second DUI offense.