News from February 2018
A Florida resident is suing wood flooring manufacturer for negligence
ORLANDO — A Florida man is suing a wood flooring manufacturer, alleging negligence and strict liability.
New Port Richey attorney disbarred following suspensions for theft, drug charges
New Port Richey attorney Joshua Johnson Stewart has been disbarred following a Dec. 21 Florida Supreme Court order after the high court found him in contempt for failing to comply with previous court orders, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
11th Circuit upholds decision in wrongful death claim involving Indian River County inmate
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has upheld a lower court decision in a wrongful-death lawsuit involving an Indian River County Jail inmate.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurance carrier failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Orlando woman blames Save-A-Lot store for injuries
ORLANDO — An Orlando woman is suing a Save-A-Lot grocery store owner, alleging negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Orlando property owner accuses insurer of breach of contract
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer blames Costco store for injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing Costco, alleging negligence caused her to fall and sustain injuries.
Homeowners allege insurance carrier failed to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — A Florida couple is suing an insurance carrier, alleging breach of contract.
Guest blames Orlando resort owner for injuries
ORLANDO — A Texas woman is suing an Orlando resort owner, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Port Orange attorney voluntarily disbarred following alleged client trust account irregularities
TALLAHASSEE—Port Orange attorney Timothy Allen Traster has been voluntarily disbarred following a Jan. 4 Florida Supreme Court order pending disciplinary matters that he misappropriated $5,000 in client funds and failed to properly maintain his trust account, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Cocoa attorney suspended for appearing in court drunk and failure to pay taxes
TALLAHASSEE – Cocoa attorney Timothy Francis Pickles has been suspended for 91 days following a Dec. 28 Florida Supreme Court order over his mishandling of a homeowners association's case because he was impaired by alcohol, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Latham Martinez shareholder says she hasn't received her share of profits
ORLANDO — An Orange County shareholder is suing Latham Martinez Group and owner Laura Latham, citing alleged breach of contract.
Delivery man claims dangerous dog attacked him
ORLANDO — A man is accusing a dog owner of not properly supervising his dog to avoid an attack.
American Integrity Insurance accused of breach of contract over hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Property owners accused an insurance company of breach of contract for allegedly denying an insurance claim over a property loss resulting from a hurricane.
Bert Muller Home owner, caregiver accused of negligence
CLEARWATER — A legal guardian of a disabled adult is suing PARC Inc. and Bonnie D. Burrell, home care company, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
Motorist accused of negligence in St. Petersburg crash
CLEARWATER — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Publix accused of negligence after man falls in store
CLEARWATER — An individual is suing Brixmor Southeast Retail Manager LLC and Publix Super Markets Inc., property owner, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries, liability and negligence.
Policyholders accuse National General and GMAC Insurance of breach of contract
CLEARWATER — Florida residents are suing National General Insurance Online Inc. and GMAC Insurance Company Online Inc., alleging breach of contract.
Woman claims dog viciously attacked daughter
CLEARWATER — A representative is suing a dog's owners, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries, liability and negligence.
Gull Aire Village accuses tenants of violating covenants
CLEARWATER — A Florida corporation is suing Daniel and Mei Bisaillon, property owners, alleging they violated neighborhood covenants.