News from August 2018
Apopka homeowners allege contractors did defective work
ORLANDO — Two Apopka homeowners are suing a contractor, alleging breach of contract, negligence and vicarious liability.
Dania Beach homeowner alleges insurer failed to pay for water damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Dania Beach property owner is suing an insurer, alleging refusal to apply payments for a covered loss.
Condo visitor alleges negligence led to dog attack
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a Clearwater condominium association, alleging negligence led to her being attacked by a dog.
Plantation policy holder alleges insurance company refuses to provide claims
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Plantation homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Florida residents with felony convictions seek return of voting rights
TALLAHASSEE – After felons in Florida have served their time, they are prohibited from voting in elections and their only hope to have the right restored is to seek clemency from the governor, a process that some view as unfair and antiquated.
Florida adopts Delaware's standard for disclosure-only settlements in Quality Distribution merger case
LAKELAND – Following a complicated history of lawsuits, Florida has adopted Delaware's standard for reviewing disclosure-only settlements, which may prove to be helpful as it could limit merger objection litigation.
Attorney: Price gouging seen during Hurricane Irma 'very common'
TALLAHASSEE – Following Hurricane Irma, some companies are alleged to have illegally inflated prices of items that are non-negotiable when it comes to preparing for a massive storm.
Pharmaceutical company escapes punitive damages sought by stroke victim
A man who blamed the drug Tasigna for a debilitating stroke cannot seek punitive damages in his lawsuit, a federal judge ruled July 31.
Appeals court affirms right of health administration agency to set rules when issuing facility certificates
An appellate court stepped into a legal tussle between hospital groups over which nabs the lucrative right to build a facility in Orange County.
Taxicab firms lose appeal in suit regarding Uber, Lyft operations in Miami-Dade
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to dismiss a suit filed by Florida taxicab companies against Miami-Dade County over taxicab medallions.
$5 million diamond contracted to sell for 20 times less was an honest mistake, appeals court rules
MIAMI – A dispute over a loose diamond worth approximately $5 million but was contracted to be purchased for just $235,000 has led to a recent decision by Florida's Third District Court of Appeal in favor of the seller, ruling a "unilateral mistake" was made.
Appellate court upholds immunity protections from some medical malpractice lawsuits
Florida's legislation expanding immunity for certain doctors and institutions from medical malpractice lawsuits does not violate the state constitution, an appellate court ruled on Aug. 1.
Appeals court backs Brazilian company in domain name dispute
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a district court ruling in a dispute regarding the registration of a domain name.
Court dismisses suit claiming credit card processor violated RICO Act
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently decided to partly grant a motion to dismiss a suit claiming a credit card processing company committed multiple acts of fraud by reprogramming credit card machines to send payment to themselves.
Orlando property owners allege insurance company refused to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando couple is suing a liability insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Tenants accuse Dunedin landlord, business owners of fraudulent concealment
CLEARWATER — Two tenants are suing a Dunedin landlord and business owners, alleging civil conspiracy.
Cadillac dealer accuses customer of passing worthless bank check
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Cadillac dealer is suing a Broward County woman, alleging she passed a worthless bank check.
Weston property owners allege insurance company failed to pay for water damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — Two Weston property owners are suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Tenant alleges Orlando property owner's negligence led to bathroom injuries
ORLANDO — A tenant is suing an Orlando property owner, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Clermont motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
ORLANDO — A Clermont motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.