News from February 2018
Tenant blames St. Petersburg condo owner for injuries
CLEARWATER — A tenant is suing the owners of a St. Petersburg condominium building, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
St. Petersburg property owner accuses construction company of breach of contract
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg property owner is suing a Seminole construction company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer blames Walgreens for fall
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing Walgreens, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Cyclist blames bike manufacturer for fall, injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman resident is suing a bicycle distributor and manufacturer, alleging breach of implied warranty, breach of express warranty, negligence and strict liability.
St. Petersburg motorist blames another driver for crash
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg woman is suing a motorist, alleging his negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Customer blames Wal-Mart for fall, injuries at store
ORLANDO — A customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Orlando property owner alleges insurance carrier failed to pay for damages
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance carrier, alleging breach of contract.
Federal judge denies IRS request for injunction against Sarasota orthopedics center
A federal judge in Tampa has declined an IRS request that his court order a Sarasota orthopedics center to obey U.S. tax laws.
Repair business alleges Orange County company owes more than $100,000
ORLANDO — A repair business is suing an Orange County company, alleging breach of contract.
Product liability case involving Suzuki continues
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida has ruled in a product liability complaint against a motorcycle manufacturer.
Legal advocacy group opposes legislation to repeal Florida nonjoinder of insurer provisions
Legislation introduced in the Florida Legislature last month that would repeal nonjoinder of insurer provisions in state law is opposed by a legal advocacy group.
Southern District of Florida grants gun manufacturer's motion to consolidate two cases
A U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida judge has partially consolidated two separate complaints against a handgun manufacturer.
Softball player blames tournament organizer for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a softball tournament organizer, alleging negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff.
Apopka homeowner alleges insurer failed to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Apopka property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract in failing to cover hurricane damages.
Plumbing supply company alleges customer owes $16,000
ORLANDO — An Orange County plumbing supplies company is suing a Florida customer, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay more than $16,000.
Orlando property owners allege insurance company failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando homeowners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance policy contract in failing to cover water damage.
St. Petersburg lawyer disbarred following allegations in four client matters
St. Petersburg attorney Stephen Proctor Tourtelot has been disbarred following a Dec. 21 Florida Supreme Court order following allegations he improperly handled four client cases, according to an announcement from The Florida Bar.
Measure could politicize Florida administrative law judge selection process, ALJ Association president says
Florida House lawmakers are making a second attempt to give Gov. Rick Scott the power to appoint administrative law judges, something that would threaten the independence of that judicial group, the Association of Administrative Law Judges president said during a recent interview.
Ex-employee accuses Orange County company of discrimination
ORLANDO — A former employee is suing an Orange County company, alleging discrimination and retaliation.
Orlando homeowner accuses insurer of breach of contract
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.