News from April 2018
Orlando homeowners allege insurer failed to pay for damaged property, repairs
ORLANDO — Orlando property owners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Resident alleges nursing home's negligence led to decline in health
CLEARWATER — A resident is suing a Clearwater nursing home facility, alleging breach of duty and negligence.
Customer alleges Wal-Mart negligence led to fall, injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence created a dangerous condition.
Orlando property owner alleges insurance company refuses to acknowledge coverage claim
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Tourist alleges Walt Disney resort's negligence caused her to be knocked over
ORLANDO — A Polk County woman is suing a Disney theme park, alleging breach of duty and negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Customer alleges custom engine manufacturer made defective product
ORLANDO — A Connecticut customer is suing an Orlando automotive parts manufacturer, alleging breach of implied warranty and design defect.
Mother alleges negligence in newborn's death
CLEARWATER — A surviving mother is suing health care physicians and a Dunedin hospital, alleging breach of duty and medical negligence.
Horseback rider alleges farm's negligence led to injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pennsylvania woman suing a horseback and trail riding company, alleging failure to keep an individual safe while horseback riding.
Appeals court upholds NLRB’s ruling approving union election for Martha’s Vineyard bus drivers
ATLANTA -- The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled it was well within the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to overrule objections of Transit Connection, Inc. (TCI) and declare that a vote by the company’s bus drivers to allow union representation was valid.
Florida students seek policies for climate change
TALLAHASSEE -- Eight Florida students are suing Gov. Rick Scott and state agencies in a bid to force them to draw up a plan to combat the effects of climate change.
Federal court rejects time limitation finding in Iraq corruption case
A federal judge has revived a whistleblower’s False Claims Act lawsuit that accuses two U.S. military contractors in Iraq of bribery and rigging bids.
Appellate court: City has 'no duty to care' in Pirate's Treasure lawsuit
In a non-final opinion entered April 13, the Florida Second District Court of Appeal overturned a Sixth Judicial Circuit Court order to allow dismissal of a negligent misrepresentation claim filed against the city of Dunedin by Pirate’s Treasure Inc.
Appeals court reverses decision in RaceTrac wrongful land purchase
LAKELAND – The Florida Second District Court of Appeal agreed in an April 4 opinion that the Circuit Court for Pasco County erred when the judge denied procedural due process to trustee Gaspar's Passage LLC, as well as its denial of Gaspar's request to add expert witnesses and exhibits.
Motel guest alleges negligence caused bathroom injuries
CLEARWATER — A guest is is suing a Treasure Island motel, alleging negligence.
Couple alleges South Pasadena business' negligence caused injuries to wife
CLEARWATER — A couple is suing a South Pasadena property owner, alleging negligence led to the wife sustaining injuries.
Former city worker alleges Clearwater violated his rights
CLEARWATER — A former city worker is suing Clearwater, alleging breach of contract and wrongful termination.
St. Petersburg property owner alleges insurer failed to cover fire damage
ORLANDO — A St. Petersburg property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Orlando property owners allege insurance carrier failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer alleges negligence caused injuries at greyhound track
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing a St. Petersburg greyhound track, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Skin care company accuses competitor of unfair competition
CLEARWATER — A manufacturer of skin care products is suing a competitor and former employee, alleging civil conspiracy and tortious interference.