News from 2017
Lakeland attorney suspended for probation violations
Lakeland attorney Cindy LoCicero Runyan has been suspended for 91 days following a July 13 Florida Supreme Court order after she violated the terms of a 2015 order requiring, among other things, she
Cape Coral attorney disbarred after admitting illegal drug abuse, addiction
Cape Coral attorney Thomas Stephen Heidkamp has been disbarred following a July 13 Florida Supreme Court order after admitting to addiction to and abusing illegal drugs, according to a recent Florida State Bar report.
Palm Bay attorney attorney publicly reprimanded after deception by former client in probate matter
Palm Bay attorney Armando Eduardo Rosal has been publicly reprimanded following a May 25 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he failed to diligently handle a probate matter, according to a recent Florida State Bar report.
Clearwater attorney disbarred after abandoning practice and at least three clients
Clearwater attorney Tucker Skrocki Boyt has been disbarred following a May 18 Florida Supreme Court judgment after abandoning his practice and failing to communicate with clients in at least three separate cases, leaving one without counsel during a hearing, according to a recent Florida State Bar report.
Brandon attorney suspended after failing to respond to official bar inquiry
Brandon attorney Richard Luther Bradford has been suspended until further order following a May 31 Florida Supreme Court ruling after he was found in contempt for noncompliance when he allegedly failed to respond to an official Florida State Bar inquiry, according to a recent state bar report.
State bar alleges disbarred Sarasota attorney owes $95,000 to two clients
Sarasota attorney William Robert Cohen has been disbarred following a June 22 Florida Supreme Court order over disciplinary matters pending against him, alleging trust fund shortages and commingling of funds, according to a recent Florida State Bar report.
St. Petersburg attorney publicly reprimanded following DUI plea
St. Petersburg attorney Philip Andrew McCormick has received a public reprimand following a June 15 Florida Supreme Court judgment after McCormick entered a plea on a DUI charge, according to a recent Florida State Bar report.
Trinity attorney disbarred over loan from client he allegedly did not fully pay back
Trinity attorney Constantine Kalogianis has been disbarred following a May 25 Florida Supreme Court order for engaging in a pattern of misconduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in a loan agreement from a client's inheritance.
Philadelphia attorney, suspended four times in two states in 20 years, disbarred in Florida
Philadelphia attorney Robert Philip Tuerk, practicing in Florida for about five years, has been disbarred following a July 20 Florida Supreme Court order after violating the terms of an August 2016 order, according to a recent Florida State Bar report.
Florida’s First District Court of Appeal overturns workers' compensation claim
The Florida First District Court of Appeal has overturned an order in a workers' compensation case, ruling that a worker forfeited his right to benefits for a workplace accident after he offered conflicting details about his medical history and the cause of his injuries.
Federal judge rules that Telephone Consumer Protection Act allows consumers to revoke consent to automated calls
A federal judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has ruled that the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) allows a consumer to partially revoke consent to being called by an automatic telephone dialing system.
Customer accuses local McDonald's of serving her stale sandwich
A restaurant patron is suing JTS Enterprises of Tampa Limited d/b/a McDonald's for alleged breach of implied warranty.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. allegedly failed to take safety measures
A customer is suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Southern Fidelity Insurance Company allegedly breached insurance contract
Two individuals are suing Southern Fidelity Insurance Company for alleged breach of an insurance contract.
Property owner accused of negligence in Orange County Circuit Court
A tenant is suing Barbara Sills, a property owner, for alleged negligence.
Tower Hill Preferred Insurance Company allegedly breached insurance contract
A woman is suing Tower Hill Preferred Insurance Company for alleged breach of an insurance contract.
Federated National Insurance Company allegedly failed to pay for plumbing leak
A Florida resident is suing Federated National Insurance Company for alleged breach of contract.
Mercedes Benz of South Orlando accused of negligence
A business invitee is suing Boyland Auto Orlando LLC d/b/a Mercedes Benz of South Orlando for alleged negligence.
St. Johns Insurance Company Inc. accused of failing to cover damages
A couple is suing St. Johns Insurance Company Inc. for alleged breach of contract.
Adventist Health System accused of negligence
Parents are suing Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc. for alleged negligence and liability.