News from January 2018
Clearwater dog owner blamed for pet's attack
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing a Clearwater property owner, alleging negligence and strict liability in allowing a dog to attack the plaintiff.
Couple alleges GM manufactured defective vehicle
CLEARWATER — A husband and wife are suing General Motors, alleging design defect, liability, negligence and product liability.
Kenneth City landlord alleges tenant owes $650 in rent
CLEARWATER — A Kenneth City landlord is suing a tenant, alleging breach of contract.
Subcontractor alleges construction business owes $41,000
CLEARWATER — A subcontractor is suing a construction company, alleging breach of contract.
Mother blames Wal-Mart for child's injuries
ORLANDO — A mother is suing Wal-Mart, alleging the store's negligence caused injuries to her child.
Motorist alleges insurance carrier failed to cover crash damages
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing an insurance carrier, alleging breach of contract.
AOB proposal described as 'trial bar scheme' to be heard in Senate committee
TALLAHASSEE - A bill that would prevent insurance companies from adjusting rates to account for litigation costs and restrict their ability to deny claims or rescind policies due to fraudulent misrepresentations will be taken up by the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee this afternoon.
Class action against the city of Ocala over fire fees can proceed, appeals court rules
The 5th District Court of Appeals on Jan. 5 overturned the decision of a Marion County judge who had denied class certification in a case against the city of Ocala over fire user fees.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover damages
ORLANDO — An Orlando policy owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurance company failed to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Plastic surgeon accuses female defendant of defamation
ORLANDO — An Orange County plastic surgeon is suing an unknown female, alleging defamation and tortious interference.
Tenant blames Orange County apartment operator for motorcycle theft
ORLANDO — A tenant is suing the owner and operator of an Orange County apartment property, alleging negligence in failing to provide safety and protection to its residents.
Patient accuses Ocoee medical facilities of negligence
ORLANDO — A Orange County patient is suing Ocoee medical facilities, alleging medical negligence.
3rd District Court of Appeals reverses denial of Carnival's motion to dismiss negligence suit
A Florida appeals court rejected a lower court decision to deny Carnival Corp.’s motion to dismiss a negligence lawsuit for improper venue after a plaintiff filed her complaint in a state court in Palm Beach County instead of in federal court in Miami as Carnival's ticket contract requires.
Customer blames St. Petersburg nightclub for shooting
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing a St. Petersburg nightclub, alleging negligence resulted in him being shot..
Patient blames health providers for bile duct injury
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing health care providers, alleging their negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Former waitress accuses Gulfport restaurant of violating FLSA
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg woman is suing a Gulfport restaurant, alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Florida Minimum Wage Act (FMWA).
Orlando homeowners accuse construction company of negligence
ORLANDO — Orlando homeowners are suing a construction company, alleging negligence and vicarious liability.
Customer blames Clearwater restaurant owner for injuries
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing a Clearwater restaurant owner, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Executor accuses nursing home of wrongful death
Executor sues nursing homes
CLEARWATER — An executor is suing Suncoast Manor Retirement Community Inc. d/b/a Westminster Suncoast and Westminster Services Inc., nursing homes, citing alleged negligence, and wrongful death