News from April 2018
Pinellas Park hotel guest alleges negligence in fall near pool deck
CLEARWATER — An invited guest is suing property owners and operators of a Pinellas Park hotel, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries in a fall.
Wrongful death case in Marine captain's 2010 death remanded to Florida district court
ATLANTA (Florida Record) — The wrongful case of a 26-year-old U.S. Marine captain killed in a plane crash in 2010 is on its way back to a district court in Florida after a Georgia appeals court denied a defense counsel appeal that the case should be dismissed "on political question grounds."
Treasure Island resort cited in guest's fall, injuries
CLEARWATER — A Canadian guest is suing a Treasure Island resort property, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Customer alleges 7-Eleven responsible for fall, injuries
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing 7-Eleven, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff to suffer injuries in the store's parking lot.
Geico alleges marine diesel company's negligence caused fire
FORT LAUDERDALE -- Geico Marine Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Smith & Wick Marine Diesel, Inc., a marine diesel service company that performs mechanical services for motor vessels.
Broward County librarian alleges disability discrimination
FORT LAUDERDALE -- A former librarian has filed a lawsuit against Broward County, alleging discriminating against her due to her disability.
Parkland student files first lawsuit in deadly school shooting
FORT LAUDERDALE -- A victim in the deadly Marjory Stoneman Douglas School shooting that left 17 dead and as many injured has filed the first lawsuit in the case.
Florida district court grants summary judgment in substance abuse evaluation case
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A magistrate recently recommended that summary judgment be awarded to a defendant in the case of a cosmetic surgeon who accused a doctor at a substance abuse recovery center of making false or misleading statements.
Attorney challenges Florida Bar’s recommendation of disbarment, alleges free speech violations
MIAMI BEACH – A Miami Beach attorney is fighting disbarment after he claims that he was pursued in bad faith by the Florida Bar and even allegedly threatened by a judge.
St. Petersburg property owners allege flooring company designed defective product
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg couple is suing a flooring company, alleging breach of an implied warranty.
Sunrise homeowner alleges insurer refuses to cover wind damages
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Sunrise homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer alleges dog track employee pushed him over
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing a St. Petersburg dog track venue operator, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Hollywood couple alleges insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Hollywood couple is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Volunteer alleges county parks department's negligence led to severe finger injury
ORLANDO — A volunteer is suing Orange County Parks and Recreation, doing business as Kelly Park (Rock Springs), alleging negligence led to a severe finger injury for the plaintiff.
Guest alleges beauty business' negligence caused sign to fall on her head
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing a Florida beauty business, alleging negligence caused her to be injured by a falling sign.
Customer alleges bar/restaurant's negligence caused him to fall on stairs
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing the owners of a Winter Park bar/restaurant, alleging negligence caused him to fall down a flight of stairs.
Former employee alleges restaurant owner violated FMWA
ORLANDO — A former employee is suing an Orlando restaurant owner, alleging violation of the Florida Minimum Wage Act (FMWA).
Parent blames Orlando hotel fof child's injuries
ORLANDO — A Pasco County parent is suing an Orlando hotel property, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff's child.
Law firm fights sanctions in case involving convicted billionaire sex offender
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A Florida law firm is asking a bankruptcy judge not to hold it or their former client in contempt for allegedly retaining copies of another firm’s confidential documents.
Liggio Law donates leftover class action suits monies to charities
WEST PALM BEACH – Liggio Law is giving back to the community with several donations to charitable organizations in Florida from leftover settlement awards recovered in class action suits.