News from August 2018
In state AG race, Moody leads Shaw by slim margin, report says
TALLAHASSEE - The race for state attorney general is shaping up as a tight one with Republican Ashley Moody ahead by a few points over Democrat Sean Shaw.
Behavioral center files suit claiming Tequesta restrictions are discriminatory
WEST PALM BEACH – A behavioral health facility in Palm Beach County that provides housing and treatment for those with alcohol and substance use disorders recently filed a suit against Tequesta claiming village zoning laws are discriminatory.
Court dismisses Osceola County officer's suit claiming his social media postings were protected speech
ORLANDO – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently granted Osceola County Sheriff Russell Gibson’s motion for summary judgment in a suit filed by a department officer who claimed he was demoted because of comments he posted on social media.
Appeals court sides with Miami Beach club owners on some of their claims in harassment suit against city
MIAMI – The organizer and owners of a Miami Beach entertainment club were partially successful in their appeal of a Miami-Dade County Circuit Court decision to dismiss their lawsuit alleging the city of Miami Beach engaged in a campaign of harassment through the city's code enforcement department.
SEC claims two men helped raise more than $40 million in sale of fraudulent securities in oil, gas projects
FORT LAUDERDALE – The Securities and Exchange Commission recently filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida claiming two men helped raise millions of dollars by selling unregistered securities to hundreds of investors in violation of the Securities Act of 1933.
BERGER & MONTAGUE PC: $4 Million Settlement Reached in Medicare Fraud Lawsuit Against Tampa Dermatologist Practice
United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced that a settlement was reached in a qui tam whistleblower suit under the False Claims Act captioned United States of America and the State of Florida ex rel. T.A.S., M.D. v. Robert A. Norman, D.O., et al., No. 8:15-cv-1506-T-23AEP.
BRYANT & HIGBY: Are Florida jails involved in medical malpractice problems?
As in most states, a portion of Florida's residents are incarcerated.
BARKER & COOK P.A.: Former employee accused of violating noncompete agreement
For companies in Florida who operate in the food and beverage industry, protecting product recipes is imperative.
FISHER RUSHMER: 6 Fisher Rushmer, P.A. Attorneys Included in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers In America©
At Fisher Rushmer, P.A., we are proud to announce that 6 of our attorneys were once again included in TheBest Lawyers in America© 2019 edition.
WHITTEL & MELTON LLC: Diner Suing Orlando Restaurant Over Slip and Fall
A diner is suing Tijuana Flats Inc., claiming she injured herself at the restaurant after tripping and falling on mats that were overlapping and caused a dangerous condition.
Orange County motorist alleges another driver caused crash
ORLANDO — An Orange County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash.
Orlando property owners allege insurer failed to cover weather damages
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Wheelchair user alleges Dollar Tree's negligence caused soda cases to fall on him
ORLANDO — An Orange County wheelchair user is suing Dollar Tree, alleging failure to warn and negligence.
Customer blames St. Petersburg fitness club for injuries
CLEARWATER — A fitness club customer is suing a St. Petersburg training facility, alleging failure to warn and negligence.
Visitor alleges St. Petersburg apartment complex owner's negligence caused stairway fall
CLEARWATER — A visitor is suing a St. Petersburg apartment complex owner, alleging negligence led to a stairway fall.
Cleaning woman alleges Tierre Verde homeowner's negligence caused fall
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County cleaning woman is suing a Tierre Verde homeowner, alleging breach of duty and negligence.
Customer alleges Bay Point Plaza's negligence led to injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a St. Petersburg retail store operator, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Federal court rejects doctor's request to disqualify opposing law firm
A federal judge rejected a doctor's request to disqualify opposing counsel in a case over alleged retaliation by the Florida Department of Health.
Federal court sets aside judgment against yacht owner
The owner of a yacht will not immediately face a $230,000 judgment over a crew member's lawsuit, a federal judge ruled.
Republican group calls Shaw's remarks on role of AG 'reckless and irresponsible'
TALLAHASSEE - Remarks made by the newly elected Democrat nominee for attorney general on the role the state's chief law enforcer can play were "reckless and irresponsible," according to the Republican Attorneys General Association.