News from December 2018
An assignor wants Infinity Auto Insurance to pay No Fault Claim
An assignor is suing Infinity Auto Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Chiropractor groups says Peak Property and Casualty denied coverage to accident victim
A chiropractor group suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract in denying coverage to a car crash victim.
Pinellas County property owner alleges insurance company failed to cover hurricane damage
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County property owner is suing a liability insurer, alleging breach of an insurance policy after a hurricane.
Motorist alleges negligence by Hertz renter caused collision
CLEARWATER — A Hillsborough County woman is suing Hertz and a rental car driver, alleging automobile negligence and vicarious liability in a vehicle crash.
Investment company won't get funds intended for Mutual Benefits fraud victims, federal magistrate judge rules
An investment management company that bought up policies from victim investors in a $1 Billion fraud scheme revealed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in 2004 will not receive money from a fund set up for victims, a federal magistrate judge ruled earlier this month.
Plaintiffs have set 'a banquet of consequences' in class action against cruise line, magistrate judge says
The families for autistic children suing a luxury cruise liner after being tossed about during passage through rough weather in 2016 have set themselves "a banquet of consequences," a magistrate judge said while recommending motions in the class action be denied.
Detention, near deportation of U.S. citizen gives ACLU reason to be concerned, attorney says
The ACLU of Florida said in a posting on its website that it filed a federal lawsuit Dec. 3 on behalf of a U.S. citizen who was detained by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office on behalf Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Patient accuses health care providers of misdiagnosis
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County patient is suing St. Petersburg health care providers, alleging they provided services below the applicable standard of care.
Motorist alleges another driver caused crash
ORLANDO — A Polk County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Roofing company accuses former employee, competitor of unfair competition
ORLANDO — A roofing company is suing a former employee and a competitor, alleging breach of an employment agreement.
Lender alleges business borrower owes $177,500
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing a borrower, alleging breach of contract.
Homeowners are suing contractor for breach of contract
Homeowners accuse KB Home Orlando LLC of breach of contractORLANDO — Homeowners are suing KB Home Orlando LLC, a contractor, citing alleged breach of contract.Nadia D.
Visitor alleges St. Petersburg hotel owners' negligence caused injuries
CLEARWATER — A Broward County woman is suing a St. Petersburg hotel, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Individuals are suing motorist and insurer for negligence
Individuals are suing Ekaterina Usacheva and Geico General Insurance Company, motorist and insurer, citing alleged breach of contract and negligence.
Trustee sues Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
A trustee is suing Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company, an insurer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Couple alleges Heritage Property and Casualty breached contract
A husband and wife are suing Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company, an insurer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Roofing contractor alleges customer owes $16,000
CLEARWATER - — A Pinellas County roofing contractor is suing a Tarpon Springs customer, alleging breach of contract.
Orlando property alleges denial of insurance coverage for water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Leasee and guarantor alleges breach of lease agreement by failure to pay rent and damages to property
An irrevocable trustee is suing a leasee and guarantor for breach of lease agreement, citing alleged failure to pay rent and damages to a Largo property.
Security company sued in Pulse nightclub shooting death
An estate's personal representative is suing G4S Secure Solutions USA Inc., a security service provider, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence.