News from 2017
Coral Springs attorney suspended for allegedly failing to provide legal work, misrepresentation
TALLAHASSEE — Christopher Lee Buttermore, an attorney registered in Coral Springs, has been suspended from practice by the Florida Supreme Court.
Florida Supreme Court rules public marinas are exempt from tax
TALLAHASSEE — A six-year-long case over taxing marinas came to an end June 15 when the Florida Supreme Court sided with the city of Fort Pierce.
Couple claims American Integrity Insurance Co. of Florida didn't adequately indemnity them for property damage
ORLANDO – The owners of an Orlando property claim that their insurer failed to adequately cover damages to the property.
Patient files suit against Bayfront HMA Medical Center after fall
CLEARWATER – A patient alleges a medical center failed to take proper measures to prevent her from falling after a surgery.
Motorist seeks coverage of damages after collision from Progressive Select Insurance
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas County woman is seeking uninsured motorist coverage from her insurer after a collision in the county.
Marc Anthony Perez Repair Service Inc. alleged to have failed to obtain permits for work
CLEARWATER – The owners of a Seminole home allege that the contractor they hired to remodel their home failed to complete the work in a professional manner.
Representative files wrongful death suit against Colonial Care NH, others
CLEARWATER – An estate representative has filed a suit against the operator of a medical facility alleging that her decedent suffered injuries because of negligence.
Stratos Jet Charters Inc. alleges former contractor breached noncompete agreement
ORLANDO – An Orlando company has filed suit against a former contractor over allegations he unlawfully solicited customers.
Couple claims curb at Holiday Inn-Kirkman caused injuries to wife
ORLANDO – A Massachusetts couple has filed a suit against an Orlando hotel after the wife was allegedly injured because of the conditions of a curb.
Property owners allege damages should be covered by Anchor Property & Casualty Insurance Co. policy
FORT LAUDERDALE – Pompano Beach property owners have filed suit against their insurer after their claim was denied.
Former Orange County employee alleges she was terminated after taking a medical leave
ORLANDO – A former employee of the Orange County Tax Collector's office alleges she was terminated for taking protected leave for a medical condition.
Man seeks coverage of water damage from Stillwater Property & Casualty Insurance
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Fort Lauderdale property owner alleges that his residence was damaged by water and is seeking coverage from his insurer.
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg alleges individual owes more than $18,000
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas County woman is alleged to have failed to pay for medical treatment.
Florida Peninsula Insurance Co. alleged to have breached contract with denial of claim
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Coconut Creek property owner alleges her insurer wrongfully denied her claim for water damages.
Florida governor signs terrorism bill
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott signed 33 bills into law this month, and one allows victims of terrorism to recover legal fees and damages.
Appeals court rules in favor of Fannie Mae in foreclosure case
SUMTER COUNTY — The 5th District Court of Appeal recently ruled in favor of Fannie Mae in a foreclosure case involving Black Point Assets Inc.
Janitor alleges that Sunshine Cleaning Systems terminated him for seeking workers' comp
FORT LAUDERDALE – A man alleges his Broward County employer wrongfully terminated him after suffering a work-related injury.
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. alleged to have undervalued property damages
FORT LAUDERDALE – The owners of a Fort Lauderdale property allege their insurer undervalued damages.
Shopper alleges she was injured in fall at Mall at Millenia
ORLANDO – A Mall at Millenia shopper alleges she was injured in a fall caused by a slippery substance on the floor.
Couple alleges American Integrity Insurance Co. did not pay damage claim
ORLANDO – The owners of an Orlando property are seeking damages from their insurer regarding their claim for property loss.