News from 2017
Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal decision paves way for trial over club's liability for drunk driving death
Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court’s ruling for summary judgment in a wrongful death lawsuit, paving the way for a trial to determine whether a Winter Garden golf club can be held liable for damages in a woman’s death.
Security First Insurance Company accused of not paying for damages allegedly covered under insurance policy
Homeowners are suing Security First Insurance Company for alleged breach of contract.
ASI Assurance Corp. accused of breach of contract for allegedly refusing to pay claim
An assignee is suing ASI Assurance Corp. for alleged breach of contract.
DSV LLC accused of breach of contract
A contractor is suing Shore DSV LLC, a Florida company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Attorney disbarred in Florida, two other states over misappropriation, misrepresentation
Alabama attorney David Erickson Hudgens, practicing in Florida for 34 years, has been disbarred following a May 11 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations of misappropriation, misrepresentation and the filing of false reports in Alabama.
The Bamboo Gallery LLC accused of negligence and wrongful death
A married couple is suing The Bamboo Gallery LLC, an event venue, citing alleged negligence and wrongful death.
Bride and Groom Wedding Publications accused of breach of contract
A foreign corporation is suing Isaac Zohar d/b/a Bride and Groom Wedding Publications for alleged breach of contract.
NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. sued over alleged sexual assault
A passenger is suing NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., a cruise operator, and Randolph Enock Leroy for alleged assault, negligence and sexual abuse.
Bay County deputy accused of sexual abuse
Inmates are suing former Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen, current Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford and deputy Pedro Reyes, citing alleged assault, battery, excessive force and sexual abuse.
People's Trust Insurance Company allegedly breached contract by not paying insurance claim
Two Florida homeowners are suing the People's Trust Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation accused of breach of contract
A homeowner is suing Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.
Progressive Select Insurance Company accused of breach of contract
A motorist is suing Progressive Select Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of insurance contract.
Pneumatic Concrete Co. accused of failing to take safety measures
A bicycle rider is suing Pneumatic Concrete Co. Inc. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
OHMS Electrical Corp., others accused of negligence
A married couple is suing OHMS Electrical Corp., Debartolo Construction Services, Debartolo Development LLC and Jose Guzman, citing alleged negligence.
Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirms lower court decision to dismiss case for lack of jurisdiction
A Florida appeals court has affirmed a trial court's decision to dismiss a claim of fraudulent inducement involving a joint venture between Bliss Consulting Services Inc. and Orchestra Management Solutions (OMS).
Dispute over divorced couple's assets continues after ruling by Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal
A divorced couple is still having trouble with divvying up their assets, according to a July 5 opinion by the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeals.
Federal Business Systems Corporation Government Division accused of breach of contract
A technology company is suing Federal Business Systems Corporation Government Division, a foreign company, citing alleged breach of contract.
A Florida man alleges ex-wife, in-laws invaded his privacy when plotting to kill him
A Florida man is suing Kristine Epperson Pringle, Nancy and Stuart Epperson and John Doe(s), citing alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy and trespassing for reportedly plotting to kill him.
Centennial Bank accused of breach of contract
An individual is suing Centennial Bank, citing alleged breach of contract.
Florida medical community has few options after cap on non-economic damages shot down
TALLAHASSEE - The Florida medical community is still weighing its next steps following the June 8 Florida Supreme Court ruling, North Broward Hospital District v. Kalitan, that declared caps on non-economic damages (pain and suffering) unconstitutional. Options range from the futile and expensive to none.