News from August 2018
Customer alleges hair salon's negligence caused injuries to her scalp
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County patron is suing a Palm Harbor hair salon, alleging negligence caused injuries to her scalp.
'We are hung,' says jury as mistrial declared over punitive damages in tobacco trial
The trial of a tobacco company found largely responsible for the death of a 39-year-old Florida man ended dramatically Monday in the punitive damages stage as the jury sent a note to the judge stating they were deadlocked.
Oral arguments over Scott's appointment of judge to be heard after ballot papers printed
TALLAHASSEE - Florida's Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over whether Gov. Rick Scott has the right to appoint a judge to the circuit court just weeks before the November election, and after ballot papers are printed.
Southern University sues for $2,455 plus interest
NEW ORLEANS – A university is seeking nearly $2,500 in sums due.
First Amendment does not protect efforts to change Miami-Dade public school to charter, appeals court rules
Dr. Alberto Fernandez and Henny Cristobol were both employed at the Neva King Cooper Educational Center, when they were disciplined for advocating in favor of charter schools, according to the claim.
Ruling awarding defendant All Points Services attorney’s fees is reversed
An appeals court has reversed an order dictating that defendants in a lawsuit revolving around a contractual disagreement receive attorney’s fees and costs.
Homeowner sues People's Trust Insurance Co.
A homeowner is suing People's Trust Insurance Co., citing alleged breach of contract.
Federal judge sends false arrest claim back to the state court
Claims by the plaintiff against a pair of Lake City police officers include false arrest, malicious prosecution, and failure to discipline.
Veteran listed as dead sues federal government
The federal government and Equifax face a lawsuit by a veteran erroneously listed as deceased.
Road project near Grassy Waters Preserve in limbo after appeals court ruling
The city of West Palm Beach successfully appealed a ruling granting an environmental resource permit for a road extension near the Grassy Waters Preserve.
Orlando couple alleges State Farm refused to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando residents are suing State Farm, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
3 bus passengers allege they were assaulted by driver
ORLANDO — Three bus passengers are suing a common carrier operator, alleging assault and battery by a bus driver.
Orange County motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
ORLANDO — An Orange County motorist is suing a vehicle owner and driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Clearwater property owners allege insurance company failed to cover water damages
CLEARWATER — Clearwater property owners are suing a liability insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Registered nurse alleges ambulance service's negligence caused injuries
CLEARWATER — A Manatee County registered nurse is suing an ambulance service company, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
SOREIDE LAW GROUP: Mitchell Louis Silverman of Raymond accused of Fraud
Silverman has disclosed five more customer on FINRA BrokerCheck regarding allegations of negligence, misrepresentation, omission, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and failure to supervise registered representatives.
FREIDIN BROWN PA: Partners Philip Freidin, Joel Brown Named to 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Freidin Brown, P.A. is proud to announce that both of our named Partners – Philip Freidin and Joel Brown – have been named to The Best Lawyers in America© list for 2019!
MARKOWITZ RINGEL TRUSTY & HARTOG PA: Five Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog Attorneys Named 2019 Best Lawyers® in America
Five attorneys with the law firm of Markowitz, Ringel, Trusty + Hartog, are selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers® in America.
Appeals court backs denial of insurance company’s right to intervene in injury suit
LAKELAND – Florida's Second District Court of Appeal recently affirmed a Pinellas County Circuit Court ruling dismissing an insurer's attempt to intervene in an ongoing lawsuit against a roofing company involving a worker's injury.
SHAMIS & GENTILE PA: Trucking Company Liability in a Truck & Car Accident Claim
Truck accidents can cause serious property damage and severe injuries for everyone involved.