News from 2017
Pedestrian blames Tarpon Springs, apartment owner for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County pedestrian is suing Tarpon Springs and an apartment owner, alleging negligence caused him to fall on a sidewalk and suffer injuries.
Customer blames Pinellas County Wal-Mart store for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing a local Wal-Mart and the store manager, alleging negligence caused him to fall and suffer injuries.
Tampa attorney suspended sending threatening letter to law firm
Tampa attorney Debra Denise Newman has been suspended for 15 days following an Aug. 24 Florida Supreme Court order after sending what the Florida State Bar called
North Miami attorney reprimanded for error in probate case
North Miami attorney Benjamin R. Jacobi, practicing in Florida for 44 years, has been publicly reprimanded by publication in the Southern Reporter following an Aug. 24 Florida Supreme Court order after issues that arose in a probate case.
Customer blames store for fall, injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County customer is suing an Orlando property owner, alleging negligence in having an inappropriate flooring surface, which caused injuries.
Appeals court favors IRS in IVF expense case
ATLANTA -- The 11th U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld a district court ruling in which the Internal Revenue Service disallowed a Florida man’s deduction of his in-vitro fertilization expenses.
Orlando couple alleges insurance firm failed to cover damaged property
ORLANDO — An Orlando couple is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Driver alleges another motorist caused crash
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Broward County landlord alleges tenant, guarantor owe $72,000
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County landlord is suing a tenant and guarantor, alleging they owe more than $72,000 for breach of a lease and guarantee agreement.
Employee alleges Pinellas County business failed to pay proper wages
CLEARWATER — An employee is suing a Pinellas County business, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Pedestrian blames Largo for injuries in fall
CLEARWATER — A pedestrian is suing the city of Largo and a property owner, alleging negligence caused her to fall on a sidewalk and suffer injuries.
Property owner accuses developers of violating building code
ORLANDO — A Rhode Island woman who owns property in Orange County is suing a property developer corporation, alleging negligence and design defect.
Fort Lauderdale property owner accuses insurance carrier of breach of contract
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Fort Lauderdale property owner is suing an insurance carrier, alleging breach of contract.
Attorney sees pressure on Florida lawmakers to address insurance scams
ORLANDO (Florida Record) – The Florida Legislature's upcoming 2018 session might be the time when state lawmakers finally address the assignment of benefits and other insurance-related scams in a post-Hurricane Irma environment, an insurance regulation attorney said during a recent interview.
Manufacturer alleges contractor, property owner owe nearly $43,000
FORT LAUDERDALE — A manufacturing business is suing a construction services company and a property owner, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Customer alleges Baskin Robbins' negligence led to injuries
FORT LAUDERDALE — A West Palm Beach woman is suing Baskin Robbins, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Customer blames Wal-Mart for fall, injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence led to fall that caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Pinellas County School Board employee alleges age discrimination
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg man is suing the county school board, an employer, alleging age discrimination.
Vehicle passenger blames Fed Ex, driver for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing Fed Ex and one of its drivers, alleging negligence and vicarious liability.
City of Orlando blamed for woman's injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing the city of Orlando, alleging negligence led to her suffering injuries.