News from April 2018
Orlando Walmart target of personal injury lawsuit
A customer who was reportedly injured after she tripped over a shopping cart left in a Walmart aisle has filed a negligence lawsuit against the retail giant.
Haas Automation still liable in 2 out of 3 cases involving auction of Golden Beach homes
MIAMI — The Florida Third District Court of Appeals in Miami gave a multi-faceted ruling on April 4 in response to an appeal from the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County involving three related lawsuits resulting from the sale of two oceanfront properties.
Employee alleges Winter Park assisted living facility violated FLSA
ORLANDO — An employee is suing a Winter Park assisted living facility, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Customer accuses timeshare vacation business of fraud
ORLANDO — A customer is suing an Orange County timeshare company, alleging fraud and violation of Wisconsin law.
Customer says produce market's negligence led to injuries
ORLANDO — A customer is suing a Mount Dora organic market, alleging negligence and breach of duty led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Parents allege medical negligence in son's delivery
CLEARWATER — Pinellas County parents are suing a St. Petersburg hospital, alleging negligence in the delivery of their son.
Customer alleges auction business' negligence caused injuries
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing a Pinellas Park auction business, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Florida appeals court denies Amerisure’s request for review of decision
MIAMI -- A three-judge panel in the Florida Third District Court of Appeal upheld on April 4 the trial court’s ruling that denied Amerisure Insurance Company’s motion to dismiss a suit brought by Lazaro Rodriquez.
Academy of Scuba Diving employee accused of causing car accident
A motorist is suing Academy of Scuba Diving Inc., Karl Allen Simmering and Brandon Taylor Payne, individuals, citing alleged negligence.
Personal injury protection insurance scrutinized
TALLAHASSEE—Amid a flood of assignment of benefits schemes that have insurance companies stretched thin, auto insurance reform is being sought to guarantee justice for those injured in car crashes, but this reform has been met with a great deal of pushback from insurers.
Florida Supreme Court narrowly backs family in malpractice case
TALLAHASSEE — In a split 4-3 decision, the Florida Supreme Court recently sided with a 6-year-old kidney transplant patient's family who an appeals court said resorted to unfair tactics to secure a $4.1 million trial court award in a medical malpractice case.
Business tenant blames Clearwater property owner for elevator injuries
CLEARWATER — A business tenant is suing Clearwater property owners and operators, alleging negligence in allowing an elevator to lack maintenance, causing a danger to invitees.
Customer blames Winter Garden restaurant for injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing a Winter Garden restaurant owner, alleging negligence led to her suffering injuries.
Customer blames 7-Eleven store for injuries
ORLANDO — A Seminole County man is suing a 7-Eleven store, alleging negligence.
Fort Lauderdale property owners allege insurer failed to provide hurricane coverage
FORT LAUDERDALE — Two Fort Laderdale property owners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract after a hurricane.
Guest blames Disney Parks resort for fall
ORLANDO — A Miami-Dade County woman is suing a Walt Disney resort, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Court backs deputies on using biker photos while lobbying against open-carry
JACKSONVILLE — The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has ruled in favor of two Orange County sheriff's deputies who used photos of motorcycle club members in lobbying against a proposed open-carry law.
Customer blames Orlando amusement park for injuries
ORLANDO — An Indian River County woman is suing an Orlando amusement park, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Court: iPhone seizure at accident scene violated 4th Amendment
MIAMI -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has ruled it was a Fourth Amendment violation for a law enforcement officer to take away a person's cellphone without a "reasonable basis."
Judge: Don't charge when paying bankruptcy attorneys
MIAMI -- Attorneys thinking about advising bankruptcy clients to pay their legal fees with credit cards better think twice after a Florida judge ruled that doing so is a violation of federal law.