News from April 2018
Pembroke Pines property owners allege insurance carrier failed to cover water damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — Pembroke Pines property owners are suing an insurance carrier, alleging breach of contract.
Resident blames Dunedin mobile home park owner for injuries
CLEARWATER — A resident is suing a Dunedin mobile home park owner, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Broward County motorist blames another driver for crash
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County woman is suing a motorist and insurer, alleging breach of contract and negligence in a vehicle crash.
Former employee alleges Steak an Shake violated FLSA
CLEARWATER — A former employee is suing Steak and Shake, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Weston homeowners allege insurer refuses to provide coverage for water damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — Two Weston homeowners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Guest blames Ramada for fall, injuries
FORT LAUDERDALE — A guest is suing a Ramada resort, alleging negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries to her wrist.
District Court denies request for injunctive relief in ADA case
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, rejected a man's claims that a gas station violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), calling Houston's claims meritless.
Condo board director accuses couple of defamation
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County condominium board director is suing a husband and wife, alleging defamation.
Customer blames Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing owners of a Pinellas Park Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Ocoee property owners allege tenant failed to pay monthly rent
ORLANDO — Ocoee property owners are suing a tenant, alleging breach of contract.
Former employee accuses insurance firm of age discrimination
CLEARWATER — A former employee is suing an insurance company, alleging age discrimination and gender discrimination.
JPM-RDP Farms loses bid for crop loss insurance
FORT MYERS – A tomato farm has lost its bid for crop loss insurance after a federal judge upheld the decision made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency to reject the farm’s claim.
Appeals court remands case over site plan denial to Indian River
Florida court finds government violated developer’s rights under Ben J. Harris Act
Couple blames Disney for husband's rat bite
ORLANDO — A husband and wife are suing Walt Disney, alleging negligence for a rat bite suffered by the husband.
Motorist alleges Allstate failed to pay for crash damages
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing motorists and Allstate, alleging negligence and breach of contract.
Patient accuses eye doctor of negligence
ORLANDO — A Florida patient is suing eye doctors, alleging negligence in their care of the plaintiff.
Pedestrian alleges motorist's negligence led to injuries
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County pedestrian is suing a motorist, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Deerfield Beach homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover hurricane damages
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Deerfield Beach homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
4th District court remands Walmart slip-and-fall case
The 4th District Court of Appeal has remanded a case involving a slip-and-fall claim at a Walmart, and the order could affect the plaintiff's award for medical expenses.
3rd District panel affirms denial of class certification in case over assessed value of condos
Three 3rd District Court of Appeal judges have affirmed a lower court's decision to deny class certification in a consolidated case involving two condominium associations.