News from April 2018
Orlando construction business alleges insurer failed to cover hail damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Orlando couple alleges insurance company failed to cover hurricane damage
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
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
ORLANDO — A customer is suing BMW, alleging breach of warranty.
Winter Garden couple accuses contractor of fraud
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
ORLANDO — A family member is suing Orlando property owners, alleging wrongful death and negligence.
Property management company accuses insurer of contract breach
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Pinellas Park couple accuses insurer of contract breach
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas Park couple is suing an insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Customer accuses St. Petersburg laundromat owner of causing injuries
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
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
ORLANDO — A former employee is suing an Orlando restaurant, alleging retaliation and sexual harassment.