News from December 2018
Customer alleges e-cigarette's battery exploded
CLEARWATER — A Seminole County woman is suing makers of e-cigarettes, alleging breach of implied warranty and strict liability.
Customer alleges JCPenney negligence led to injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing JC Penney, alleging negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
CLEARWATER — A motorist is suing another driver and his employer, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Ohio couple accuses timeshare property operators of deceptive business practices
ORLANDO — An Ohio couple is suing timeshare property operators, alleging deceptive business practices.
Parents accuse Orlando medical service providers of negligence in son's delivery
ORLANDO — Two parents are suing Orlando medical service providers, alleging negligence in the delivery of the plaintiffs' son.
Insured driver alleges State Farm breached insurance contract
ORLANDO — An Orange County motorist is suing State Farm, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Customer alleges Wawa's negligence led to injuries
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing Wawa, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Winter Garden homeowners allege insurance company failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando homeowners are suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Service provider accuses accounting firm of failing to pay
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County accountancy service provider is suing an accounting firm, alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Remodeling company alleges Orlando homeowner owes $115,500
ORLANDO — A remodeling company is suing an Orlando homeowner, alleging breach of contract.
Lakeland couple accuses Macy's of cookware design defect
ORLANDO — A Lakeland couple is suing Macy's, alleging design defect and manufacturing defect of a pressure cooker.
Creditor alleges health care supply company owes $65,000
CLEARWATER — A creditor is suing a health care supply company, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurance company failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Summary judgement denied on appeal in case of deaf patient not provided with sign language interpreter at Lifemark Hospitals
An appeals court reversed a decision to grant a motion for summary of judgement to Lifemark Hospitals after a deaf man claimed his rights had been impeded upon during a mental evaluation.
Customer alleges Panera negligence caused fall
ORLANDO — An Orange County customer is suing Panera Bread, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Orlando homeowners allege denial of insurance coverage after hurricane
ORLANDO — An Orlando couple is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer alleges Orlando restaurant allowed a slippery floor
ORLANDO — A customer is suing an Orlando restaurant, alleging negligence led to a slippery floor that caused the plaintiff to fall.
Orange County motorist alleges paving company vehicle caused crash
ORLANDO — An Orange County motorist is suing a paving company and its driver, alleging negligence and vicarious liability.
Florida Supreme Court will lean conservative 'for a very long time' with DeSantis appointees
GOP governor will pick 3 justices in 2019
California reclaims top spot on 'Judicial Hellhole' list; ATRA bemoans state's adoption of 'innovator liability'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - California tops the list of jurisdictions regarded as "Judicial Hellholes" by a national civil justice reform group.