News from August 2018
Court dismisses woman's third attempt with suit claiming medical device was faulty
FORT MYERS – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently granted Boston Scientific’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit claiming a medical device created to stop pulmonary embolisms was defectively designed.
Orlando property owner alleges insurer failed to provide coverage after hurricane
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of a contract.
Tourist blames Disney cafe for broken chair, injuries
ORLANDO — A Puerto Rican couple is suing a a Disney cafe, alleging negligence caused a broken stool that injured the wife.
Mother alleges duck boat's negligence caused child's injuries
ORLANDO — A mother is suing duck boat operators, alleging negligence caused serious injuries to her child.
Orlando policy owner alleges insurer failed to pay actual amount for covered loss
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Subaru driver alleges another motorist caused crash
CLEARWATER — A Subaru driver is suing another motorist, alleging negligent driving caused injuries.
Pedestrian alleges St. Petersburg negligence caused her to fall
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing St. Petersburg, alleging negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Consumer alleges negligence by pot's manufacturer, distributor led to injuries
ORLANDO — A consumer is suing a pot manufacturer and Walmart, alleging breach of implied warranty or merchantability, product liability, negligence and strict liability.
Assistant property manager alleges former employer violated FLSA
DeLAND, Fla. — A Volusia County woman is suing her former employer, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Orlando property owners accuse home builder of shoddy work
ORLANDO — Orlando property owners are suing a local home builder, alleging breach of contract.
Dog attack victim alleges Winter Park pet owners were negligent
ORLANDO — A Winter Park woman is suing dog owners, alleging negligence in keeping their pet from attacking a neighbor.
Drawn-out litigation against Congress Plaza involving long-distance plaintiff draws to a close
WEST PALM BEACH – Issues in lengthy litigation about real estate holdings involving a plaintiff who lives abroad were recently resolved in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Clearwater dogs owners cited in attack
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing Clearwater dog owners, alleging negligence led to an attack on the plaintiff.
Resident blames Largo building operator for injuries on stairs
CLEARWATER — A resident is suing a Largo building operator, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff's fall down the stairs.
Customer alleges grocery store owner's negligence caused injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing a Winter Garden grocery store owner, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Orlando property owners allege insurance company failed to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Orlando property owners are suing a liability insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Handicapped barista alleges hotel refused to accommodate request for time off
ORLANDO — A barista is suing an Orlando hotel, alleging handicap discrimination and retaliation.
Consumer attorney: Senior scams in state 'more prevalent' and 'more sophisticated'
TALLAHASSEE – Experts say that scams that target elderly residents of Florida have become more frequent in recent years.
Email between blogger's attorney, Center for Individual Rights barred from dispute over legal fees
MIAMI – The Center for Individual Rights (CIR) was recently granted part of its motion to prevent blogger Irina Chevaldina from introducing certain records at trial in which CIR alleges that Chevaldina still owes them for representing her in a copyright lawsuit over Chevaldina’s use of a photo in her blog
Passenger alleges JetBlue's hard landing caused injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County passenger is suing JetBlue, alleging negligence in injuring the plaintiff due to a hard landing.