News from April 2018
Hollywood property owner alleges insurer failed to cover storm damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Hollywood property owner is suing Federated National Insurance Company, alleging breach of contract.
Florida Supreme Court OKs lawyer referrals
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Supreme Court issued a ruling March 8 that went directly against its previous judgment that banned lawyers from participating in for-profit lawyer referral services.
Court says man's inability to pay filing fee doesn't mean appeal in Target case can't proceed
MIAMI -- A three-judge panel in the Florida Third District Court of Appeals has approved the petition of Shane Burnett in his quest to obtain certiorari review of an order from a lower court concerning allegations lodged against him by Target Department Stores.
Customer alleges Wal-Mart negligence led to auto damages
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence, negligent retention, training and supervision and gross negligence.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer blames fitness club's negligence for his illness
ORLANDO — An Orlando customer is suing a fitness club, alleging it allowed Legionella bacteria to exist in the water fixtures of its premises.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurance company failed to provide proper compensation
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer blames Orlando theme park for go-kart injuries
ORLANDO — A Broward County woman is suing an Orlando theme part, alleging negligence in a go-kart crash.
Boca Raton attorney voluntarily disbarred following guilty plea in patient brokering scheme
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Boca Raton attorney Steven Ernest Slootsky has been voluntarily disbarred following a Jan. 4 Florida Supreme Court order after his guilty plea in a patient brokering scheme, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Apopka homeowner alleges Insurance firm failed to cover claim
ORLANDO — An Apopka property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Orlando property owners allege contractor breached contract
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing a contractor, alleging breach of contract.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
CLEARWATER — A motorist is suing another driver and an insurer, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
Visitor blames school for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a St. Petersburg school, alleging negligence in keeping the premises safe to invitees.
Treasure Island homeowners allege insurer failed to cover property loss
CLEARWATER — Two Treasure Island property owners are suing insurance companies, alleging breach of contract.
Beverly Hills attorney voluntarily disbarred ahead of allegations he practiced law while suspended
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Beverly Hills attorney David Leonard Ross has been voluntarily disbarred following a Feb. 22 Florida Supreme Court order ahead of pending allegations that he practiced law while suspended, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
11th District Appeals Court upholds summary judgment in Fort Pierce police officer's harassment suit
ATLANTA -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s summary judgment in favor of the city of Fort Pierce, Florida, in an employment discrimination suit where sexual harassment was also alleged.
Supreme Court bars Florida man from taking further legal action alone
TALLAHASEE, Fla. – A Florida man who has filed numerous legal actions pertaining to his foreclosure proceedings has been barred by the state Supreme Court from filing any new complaints without legal representation.
Port Orange attorney disbarred, allegedly abandoned law practice
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Port Orange attorney Michael Olshefski has been disbarred following a Feb. 8 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he abandoned his law practice, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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Court rules consulting company’s non-compete lawsuit must be tried in Delaware
TALLAHASSEE – A case against former employees of an economic development consulting company accused of engaging in “predatory acts” and violating the agency’s non-compete provisions must be tried in Delaware, a Florida court ruled.
Judge dismisses lawsuit brought by 'God' over utility costs
JACKSONVILLE -- A federal judge in Florida has thrown out a lawsuit pitting “God” against the power company. The judge for the U.S. District for the Middle District of Florida in Jacksonville dismissed the case in March saying the plaintiff’s complaint was deficient.