News from 2017
San Diego attorney disbarred following years of suspensions
San Diego attorney Christopher James O'Keefe has been disbarred by the California State Bar following a history of multiple disciplines stretching back more than 12 years, according to a recent state bar filing.
Florida Supreme Court rules civil liability can be applied in Stand Your Ground case
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Supreme Court has ruled the state's Stand Your Ground Law, which confers immunity in a criminal case, does not necessarily confer immunity in a civil case.
Visitor blames St. Petersburg apartment owner for not maintaining stairs
CLEARWATER — A visitor is suing a St. Petersburg apartment owner, alleging negligence in causing injuries by not keeping the complex safe.
Orlando homeowners allege insurance firm violated contract
ORLANDO — An Orlando couple is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Pinellas County homeowner alleges insurer breached contract
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Broward County couple alleges insurer breached contract
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County couple is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Trustee accuses property sellers of fraud
CLEARWATER — A trustee is suing property sellers, alleging fraudulent inducement and fraudulent misrepresentation.
Policy holder alleges insurer owes more than $15,000
CLEARWATER — A policy holder is suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
IRS allowed to apply additional tax liabilities on sale of media company
MIAMI – In a decision filed Oct. 3, an appellate court affirmed a decision from the United States Tax Court assessing additional tax liabilities against a media company for the 2001 tax year.
Black employee accuses nursing home of racial discrimination
CLEARWATER — A Hillsborough County woman is suing a Pinellas County nursing home facility, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Yacht owner blames maritime service company for water damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A yacht owner is suing a Fort Lauderdale maritime service company, alleging negligence caused damage to its property.
Patron blames restaurant owner injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing an Orlando restaurant owner, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
St. Augustine attorney again found in contempt for failing to comply with suspension requirements
St. Augustine attorney John Richard Geiger has been suspended following a June 23 Florida Supreme Court order after he was again found in contempt for failing to comply with the terms of a previously imposed suspension.
Tallahassee attorney publicly reprimanded; alleged to have closed office without telling clients
Tallahassee attorney John Bischof has been publicly reprimanded by publication following an Aug. 10 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he failed to communicate with clients and closed his office without informing them or returning their fees.
Longboat Key attorney suspended, placed on probation following DUI plea
Longboat Key attorney Kevin Keenan Chase has been suspended for 45 days and placed on two years' probation following an Aug. 24 Florida Supreme Court order after entering a non contest plea to a 2015 charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Margate homeowners allege insurer failed to pay for water damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — Two Margate homeowners are suing their insurer, alleging breach of contract regarding water damage to their property.
Car owner alleges insurer failed to pay for coverage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A car owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Policy holder alleges insurance carrier breached contract
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Miarmar policy holder is suing an an insurance carrier, alleging breach of contract.
Orange County landlord alleges subtenants owe nearly $37,000 in unpaid rent
ORLANDO — An Orange County landlord is suing subtenants, alleging breach of a lease agreement and an unpaid debt of nearly $37,000.
Motorist alleges another driver caused crash that led to injuries
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg woman is suing a local motorist, alleging his negligence led to a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.