News from December 2018
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: Celink Agrees To Pay $4.25 Million To Resolve Its Alleged Liability Relating To Its Servicing Of Federally Insured Reverse Mortgages
United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces that Compu-Link Corporation (Celink) has agreed to a civil settlement that will pay $4.25 million to the United States to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act.
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: Fort Myers Doctor Agrees To Pay More Than $1.7 Million To Resolve Allegations Of Fraud
United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces that Dr. Jonathan Daitch, M.D. has agreed to a civil settlement that will pay $1.718 million to the United States to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP: Leonard H. Gilbert Honored by Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals for Service to the Court
Holland & Knight's Leonard H. Gilbert, a partner in the firm's Tampa office, was honored with a Resolution of the Court from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals honoring his contributions to the court, including his five-year tenure as president of the Eleventh Circuit Historical Society.
Contractor alleges St. Petersburg property owners owe nearly $7,000
CLEARWATER — A flooring contractor is suing a St. Petersburg couple, alleging breach of contract, foreclosure of a construction lien and unjust enrichment.
Taxi company alleges BMW owner's negligence caused crash
ORLANDO — A taxi company is suing a BMW owner, alleging negligence caused a crash.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurance company failed to pay for water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Plan beneficiary alleges Northwestern Mutual breached contract
CLEARWATER — A Clearwater dentist is suing Northwestern Mutual, alleging alleged breach of contract after the plaintiff became disabled.
Customer alleges laundromat's negligence led to injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a St. Petersburg laundromat, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff..
Property owner sues insurance company, alleges breach of contract
A property owner is suing Southern Fidelity Property & Casualty Inc., a licensed insurer, citing alleged breach of insurance policy.
Motorist says other driver was negligent, caused accident
A motorist is suing Paula J. Weigel, a driver, citing alleged negligence.
Motorist alleges driver's negligence caused crash in Orlando
ORLANDO — An Orlando woman is suing a vehicle owner and operator, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Orlando property owner alleges insurer failed to honor contract
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Customer alleges Burger King's negligence caused injuries
ORLANDO — An Osceola County man is suing Burger King, alleging negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff.
Women suing Canadian driver, citing negligence
A motorist and passenger are suing Karim George Barsom Gerges, a Canadian resident, citing alleged negligence.
Patient accuses eye care facility, physician of negligence
ORLANDO — A Brevard County woman is suing eye care providers, alleging negligence.
Woman suing driver she claims was negligent
A vehicle driver is suing a motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Man suing driver, insurance company in aftermath of accident
A Florida man is suing Brock Counts and USAA Casualty Insurance Company, motorist and insurer, citing alleged negligence.
Property owners sue insurance company, citing breach of contract
Property owners are suing Florida Specialty Insurance Company, a licensed insurer, citing alleged breach of insurance policy.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig's Nikki Lewis Simon Elected to Florida Bar Board of Governors
Nikki Lewis Simon, a shareholder and director of Client Development and Corporate Social Responsibility for global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., has been elected to The Florida Bar’s Board of Governors, representing the 11th Circuit in Seat 2 for a two-year term beginning on June 28, 2019.
Case activity for Peachtree Settlement Funding LLC vs Guzman on Dec. 24
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Peachtree Settlement Funding LLC against Guzman on Dec. 24: