News from 2017
Orlando property owner alleges insurer breached contract
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Parents blames Boys and Girls Club for daughter's injuries
ORLANDO — Two Orange County parents of a minor child are suing an Orlando organization, alleging failure to keep its property safe for children to play.
Hollywood attorney disbarred following allegations client difficulties
Hollywood attorney Carol Lynn Benson Kendall has been disbarred following an Sept. 22 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that included failing to adequately represent clients in two separate matters.
Fort Lauderdale attorney publicly reprimanded for client issues while he was ill
Fort Lauderdale attorney David Arthur Eagle has been publicly reprimanded following a June 22 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that, while suffering ill health, his communications with clients suffered and, in one case, the statute of limitations expired for lack of a filing.
Orlando attorney suspended after being found in contempt
Orlando attorney Nicholas Randall Jones has been suspended until further order following an Oct. 12 Florida Supreme Court order after he was found in contempt for not complying with a previous suspension over failing to respond to an official Florida State Bar inquiry.
Guest blames Clearwater property owner for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Hillsborough County woman is suing a Clearwater property owner, alleging negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Guest blames Orlando hotel for injuries
ORLANDO — A guest is suing an Orlando hotel, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Former employee accuses Orlando blues club of unjust enrichment
ORLANDO — A former employee is suing an Orlando blues club, alleging unjust enrichment and unpaid wages.
Customer alleges Carrmax negligence caused injuries
ORLANDO — A Manatee County man is suing Carmax, alleging negligence and vicarious liability led to the plaintiff being run over.
Florida Insurers brace for possible onslaught of assignment-of-benefits cases
Insurance industry officials in Florida have yet to see evidence a wave of costly third-party claims stemming from Hurricane Irma, but companies are bracing for an uptick in what’s called assignment-of-benefits (AOB) cases.
Homeowner alleges insurance carrier failed to cover water damages
CLEARWATER — A Crystal Beach homeowner is suing an insurance carrier, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay for water damages.
Motorist blames 2 driver for 2 collisions
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing two different drivers, alleging their negligence caused two crashes that injured the plaintiff.
U.S. District Court judges levy sanctions against Florida attorneys
A panel of U.S. district court judges have imposed $9.1 million in sanctions on a pair of Florida lawyers involved in Engel product liability cases waged by smokers against the U.S. tobacco industry and ultimately settled, deeming the moves a waste of judicial resources.
Broward County couple alleges engine store owes $53,000
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County couple is suing a Fort Lauderdale engine store, alleging it owes more than $53,000 for breach of implied and express warranties.
Broward County motorist alleges another driver caused crash
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County woman is suing a motor vehicle owner and driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Sunrise property owner alleges insurance company failed to cover damages
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Sunrise woman is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract in failing to cover damages to her property.
CalAmp's motion to vacate ruling denied
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Orlando Division recently denied a motion to vacate a ruling ordered in the patent infringement suit against CalAmp Corporation. Based on a ruling given by the U.S. Supreme Court in a similar case, the defendants moved to vacate the judgment and dismiss for lack of venue.
Florida Senate committee hears heated debate on controversial property insurance provision
TALLAHASSEE — During an often-testy Florida Senate committee hearing this week, opponents and supporters debated a contentious provision in the state's property insurance laws.
Nursing director accuses care facility of wrongful termination
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing an Orlando nursing home, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Broward County property owner alleges insurer breached contract
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.