News from January 2018
The Florida Bar moves to dismiss counsel in TIKD Services suit
The Florida Bar is moving to disqualify one of its former presidents as counsel from a case that is being brought against the statewide lawyer’s association.
Tampa attorney suspended over alleged improper business partnership
&&& Tampa attorney Patricia Anne Horal has been suspended for 90 days following a Nov. 9 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations she had an improper business partnership in 2014 with a man who wasn't a lawyer but who later was prosecuted for practicing law without a license.
Veteran's discrimination complaint against FAU officials dismissed with prejudice
A panel of Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals judges affirmed a veteran’s longtime complaint of discrimination is time barred.
Case regarding definition of 'suit' remanded to 11th Circuit
The Florida Supreme Court has remanded a case regarding the definition of a "suit" to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit for further proceedings.
Consumer claims debt collectors placed harassing, auto-dialed calls
Tampa, Hillsborough County resident accuses debt collector of harassmentTAMPA — A consumer is suing Credit One Bank, N.A.
Pinellas County couple alleges insurer failed to cover hurricane damages
CLEARWATER — A Dunedin husband and wife are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Consumer accuses collection firm of violating TCPA
CLEARWATER — A consumer is suing a collection firm, alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Guest alleges resort owner's negligence caused injuries
ORLANDO — A Palm Beach County woman is suing a Kissimmee resort owner, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Resident blames Pinellas County senior living facility for injuries
CLEARWATER — A resident is suing a Pinellas County senior living facility, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
5th District Court of Appeal dismisses some grounds of fraud on the court, remands case
The 5th District Court of Appeals has dismissed two parts of a fraud on the court complaint, remanding the remaining grounds of the complaint to the trial court.
Patient accuses dentist, dental clinic of negligence
CLEARWATER — A patient is suing a Pinellas County dentist, alleging negligence.
Motorist alleges insurer failed to pay for crash injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County motorist is suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract regarding a vehicle crash.
Guest blames Kissimmee resort owner for injuries
ORLANDO — A Palm Beach County woman is suing a Kissimmee resort owner, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Widow blames Orlando medical group for husband's death
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing an Orlando physician and facility, alleging medical malpractice and professional negligence led to her husband's death.
Pinellas County couple accuses property seller of breach of contract
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County husband and wife are suing a St. Petersburg property seller, alleging breach of contract.
SEC accuses executives of hiding accounting errors in Southern District of Florida complaint
The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) wants restitution from a worldwide manufacturer or cables and wires with operations in Brazil, according to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida records.
Patron alleges beauty parlor's negligence caused burn injuries
Invitee sues business ownerCLEARWATER — An invitee is suing Raymor Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Fantastic Sams and J.
Honus Wagner Co. trademark-infringement lawsuit thrown out by district court
A trademark-infringement lawsuit filed by a company bearing the name of early 20th century Pittsburgh Pirates baseball player Honus Wagner was dismissed because the court lacks personal jurisdiction over the defendants, according to a Dec. 21 opinion.
Orlando property owner alleges insurance company failed to cover wind damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer alleges Sea World negligence led to leg injury
ORLANDO — A tourist is suing Sea World, alleging negligence and failure to warn led to injuries for the plaintiff.