News from April 2018
Court tosses ruling saying legally blind man not responsible for individually signed promissory note
LAKELAND — The decision of a lower court that negated the claim of Monique M. Agia and Lisa Agia, co-trustees of the Agia Children Irrevocable Trust, against Fareed Ossi concerning a promissory note Ossi signed, was reversed by the Florida Second District Court of Appeals on April 6.
Policy holder alleges insurance company failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Tenant blames Orlando apartment owners for injuries
ORLANDO — A tenant is suing Orlando apartment property owners, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Florida appeals court orders dismissal of foreclosure case
WEST PALM BEACH --- The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal has ordered a trial court in Tampa to enter an order of involuntary dismissal concerning a suit filed against Isaiah and Shatika Spencer to foreclose on their home.
Passenger blames Florida transportation department for train injuries
FORT LAUDERDALE — A passenger is suing the Florida transportation department, alleging negligence caused him to fall on a train.
Motorist blames another driver for crash, injuries
FORT LAUDERDALE — A vehicle driver is suing another motorist and vehicle owner, alleging negligence caused a rear-end collision that injured the plaintiff.
Winter Park property owner alleges insurance company failure to provide coverage
ORLANDO — A Winter Park property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Winter Park homeowner blames plumber for water damage
ORLANDO — A Winter Park man is suing a plumbing contractor, alleging breach of contract and professional negligence.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Passenger blames bus company for injuries
ORLANDO — A passenger is suing a bus company, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Florida court dismisses suit over $80 airline tax, but allows plaintiff to amend claim
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has dismissed a lawsuit against an airline company over an $80 “exit fee” a customer claimed shouldn’t have been charged for his flight.
5th District reverses order for new trial in blood disorder case
The 5th District Court of Appeal has reversed a judgment in favor of Geraldine Staples, whose husband died during a blood platelet transfusion, for a new trial after finding "the record does not support the trial court’s reasons for granting a new trial."
4th District reverses ruling in slander of title case between father and son
The 4th District Court of Appeals reversed a slander of title ruling and money lent judgment made by Broward County Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit in favor of Lenos Trigeorgis and against his son, George Trigeorgis.
Customer blames Seminole Mall owners for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing owners of the Seminole Mall, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Vehicle passenger blames another driver for causing crash
CLEARWATER — A passenger is suing a motorist, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Herbalife seeks dismissal of RICO class action
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Herbalife International, a global multi-level marketing corporation, on Dec. 22 filed a motion to dismiss a legal action filed against the company that alleged violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurance carrier failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Invitee claims property owner failed to warn of the damaged flooring
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a St. Petersburg property owner, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Judge rules for EEOC, which sued on behalf of security guard who couldn't walk a beat
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) – A motion to dismiss an EEOC lawsuit against a security systems company over allegations of violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act was denied on Dec. 18 by Judge Bernard A. Friedman of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division.
Former employee alleges outlet store violated FLSA
FORT LAUDERDALE — A former employee is suing a Broward County outlet store, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).