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News published on Florida Record in April 2018

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News from April 2018


Orlando construction business alleges insurer failed to cover hail damage

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.

Orlando couple alleges insurance company failed to cover hurricane damage

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
ORLANDO — An Orlando couple is suing an insurance company, alleging refusal to apply damage payments.

Former employee alleges Pinellas County company failed to pay proper wages

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
CLEARWATER — A former employee is suing a Pinellas County business, alleging retaliation, unpaid wages, and violation of applicable minimum wage law.

Customer accuses BMW of selling defective vehicle

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ORLANDO — A customer is suing BMW, alleging breach of warranty.

Winter Garden couple accuses contractor of fraud

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ORLANDO — A Winter Garden husband and wife are suing contractors , alleging breach of contract, breach of implied warranty, civil conspiracy fraud and negligence.

Orlando property owners cited in shooting death

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ORLANDO — A family member is suing Orlando property owners, alleging wrongful death and negligence.

Property management company accuses insurer of contract breach

By Amanda Thomas |
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. -- A Florida property management company is suing its insurer, alleging breach of contract after being denied coverage for sinkhole damage.

Marketing company accuses direct mail advertiser of misappropriation of trade secrets

By Amanda Thomas |
TAMPA, Fla. -- A Tampa marketing company is suing a direct mail advertiser, alleging breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets.

Florida AG aware of pelvic mesh allegations, currently reviewing

By John Breslin |
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is reviewing allegations that lawyers, lenders and doctors may have been involved in a scheme that led to women being enticed into corrective pelvic mesh implant surgery.

Court case could give banks advantage in foreclosures regarding attorney's fees

By Carrie Bradon |
TALLAHASSEE – A recent Florida Supreme Court case regarding foreclosure and the payment of attorney's fees has been gaining a great deal of traction and may even impact attorney pay for the foreseeable future in the state.

C.R. Bard hit with hernia mesh lawsuit

By Amanda Thomas |
A St. Johns County couple is suing the manufacturer of surgery products for allegedly implanting defective devices.

Diabetic who couldn't pass pre-employment physical with City of Naples files civil rights complaint

By Amanda Thomas |
A Lee County man is suing the city of Naples for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Florida Civil Rights Act.

Palmetto securities law attorney among defendants in fraud case

By Amanda Thomas |
FORT MYERS - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a motion to restrain and enjoin defendants accused of violating federal securities laws.

Polk County motorcyclist files suit against USPS for accident injuries

By Amanda Thomas |
TAMPA — A Polk County motorcyclist has filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the injuries he sustained as a result of an automobile accident in Lakeland.

Ren Media Group accused of violating labor laws in mass terminations

By Amanda Thomas |
TAMPA -- A Florida media company is facing a class-action lawsuit brought by a former employee who claims it violated labor laws by not providing 60-days notice of termination as required by the Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.

Orlando homeowners allege insurer has failed to provide benefits to cover hurricane damage

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.

Pinellas Park couple accuses insurer of contract breach

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas Park couple is suing an insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.

Customer accuses St. Petersburg laundromat owner of causing injuries

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing a St. Petersburg laundromat, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.

Visitor accuses St. Petersburg day care center of negligence in fall

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
CLEARWATER — A visitor is suing a St. Petersburg day care center, alleging negligence in allowing a dangerous condition to remain on the premises.

Former employee accuses Orlando restaurant of sexual harassment

By Noddy A. Fernandez |
ORLANDO — A former employee is suing an Orlando restaurant, alleging retaliation and sexual harassment.