News from December 2018
Family member alleges Disney negligence proved fatal
ORLANDO — A family member is suing Walt Disney, alleging negligence led to the death of a relative.
Dunedin homeowner alleges insurance company failed to cover property damage
CLEARWATER — A Dunedin property owner is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused Largo crash
CLEARWATER — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Customer alleges Walt Disney Parks' negligence led to injuries
ORLANDO — A visitor is suing Walt Disney Parks, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Court says hospital can use plaintiff's experts on its behalf in negligence lawsuit
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently denied a motion to bar a Florida medical center from using plaintiff's expert witnesses on its behalf in medical negligence suit.
Controversial book about Sandy Hook shooting shouldn't be upsetting, publisher says
A parent of a child who was killed in the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut is suing a Florida publisher for the publication of a book titled "Nobody Died at Sandy Hook," a recent Gainesville Sun posting said.
National Marine Fisheries Service has no reason to withhold orca necropsy reports, Animal Welfare Institute says
A group of animal activists recently filed a lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that contends the agency has the power to force SeaWorld to release necropsy reports for three orcas to the public.
Orange County couple seeks full insurance coverage to pay for wind damage
ORLANDO — An Orange County couple is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract to cover wind and rain damage.
Passenger alleges another driver caused crash
CLEARWATER — A Clearwater woman is suing vehicle insurer and drivers, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
St. Petersburg property owner alleges insurance company failed to pay for hurricane damage
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg property owner is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Pennsylvania couple alleges condominium manager, unit owners negligently cared for property
CLEARWATER — A Pennsylvania couple is suing a Belleair Bluffs condominium manager and unit owners, alleging negligence.
St. Petersburg tenant accuses debt collector of invasion of privacy
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg tenant is suing a debt collector, alleging unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices.
Orlando vehicle owners allege they were struck by driver of rented car
ORLANDO — Two Orlando vehicle owners are suing another motorist, alleging his negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP: Holland & Knight Wins Florida Litigation Department of the Year Award from The American Lawyer
Holland & Knight was named the winner of the Regional Litigation Department of the Year award for Florida at The American Lawyer Industry Awards, held on December 5 in New York City.
Appeals court says lawyer documents are exempt from public record request in veterinary hearing panel case
TALLAHASSEE – Florida's First District Court of Appeal recently agreed with a Leon County Circuit Court decision denying a woman's request to force the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to release documents she had requested.
Court dismisses computer fraud suit that alleged man stole information to benefit his own business
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida sided with a man being sued for allegedly stealing a former employer’s protected information to benefit his own business, partially dismissing several claims in the suit in the court's Dec. 10 ruling by U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles.
Largo motorist alleges another driver caused collision
CLEARWATER — A Largo motorist is suing a Pasco County driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plainitff.
Pinellas County homeowners allege insurance company failed to pay for hurricane damage
CLEARWATER — Two Pinellas County homeowners are suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Pinellas County couple alleges parking lot operator's negligence caused wife's fall
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County couple is suing a Clearwater shopping center parking lot operator, alleging negligence led to the wife suffering injuries.
Customer alleges Steak N Shake negligence caused fall
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing Steak N Shake, alleging negligence caused him to fall and suffer injuries.