News from January 2018
Customer blames Tarpon Spring bank for fall, injuries
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing a Tarpon Springs bank, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Tarpon Springs property owner alleges insurer failed to pay for storm damage
CLEARWATER — A Tarpon Springs resident is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Former Commodores member cannot use group's name, court says
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has said a member of The Commodores who later left cannot use the group's name.
Motorist blames family for causing vehicle crash
CLEARWATER — A Florida motorist is suing the driver of a car and its owners, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Guest blames Radisson hotel for for slippery floor that caused injuries
ORLANDO — A guest is suing a Radisson hotel in Kissimmee, alleging a dangerous condition in its premises caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurer failed to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Couple blames Walt Disney resort for husband's fall on stairs
ORLANDO — A Clay County couple is suing a Walt Disney resort, alleging negligence caused injuries to the husband on a stairwell.
Father blames Orlando hospital for son's death
ORLANDO — A father is suing an Orlando hospital, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress in causing the death of his son.
Visitor blames Orlando apartment property owners for gunshot wounds
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing the property owners of an Orlando apartment complex, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff being shot.
Former employee accuses Econo Lodge Inn of fraud
ORLANDO — A former employee is suing Econo Lodge Inn, alleging fraud and retaliation.
Bar customer alleges false imprisonment over unpaid tab
ORLANDO — An Orlando man is suing owners of a local bar, alleging he was improperly treated over his attempts to pay a $3,000 bar tab.
Widower blames medical care providers for wife's death
CLEARWATER — A personal representative of a deceased patient is suing a medical facility and physicians, alleging medical negligence and wrongful death.
Customer blames Dillard's for injuries
ORLANDO — A Seminole County woman is suing Dillard's, alleging the department store's negligence and premises liability caused her injuries.
Orlando property owner alleges insurance carrier failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando man is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover hurricane damages
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Plaintiffs seeks class status in data breach case against Wendy's
A group of Wendy’s International LLC customers is seeking to have a lawsuit regarding a data breach certified as class action in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Orlando attorney suspended over allegations from bankruptcy cases
Orlando attorney Amy Lynn Perez has been suspended for 18 months and ordered to pay restitution to a client following a Nov. 30 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations arising from two separate bankruptcy matters.
Punta Gorda attorney suspended after not responding to state bar inquiry
Punta Gorda attorney Michael F. Savage has been suspended until further order following a Nov. 1 Florida Supreme Court order after he was found in contempt for not responding to an official Florida Bar inquiry.
Orlando attorney disbarred for alleged client abandonment
Orlando attorney Christopher M. Stephenson has been disbarred following a Nov. 2 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that included abandoning the cases of two clients, according to a Florida Bar announcement.
Miami attorney voluntarily, permanently disbarred following alleged insurance fraud
Miami attorney Anett Lopez has been voluntarily and permanently disbarred following a Nov. 2 Florida Supreme Court order after she was arrested last year on insurance fraud charges, according to a recent Florida Bar announcement.