News from January 2018
Mother blames vehicle owner, operator for son's death
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a vehicle owner and operator, alleging negligence and wrongful death.
Largo customer blames Verizon successor for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a telephone service company, alleging breach of duty and negligence led to injuries.
St. Petersburg property owner alleges investor breached contract
CLEARWATER — The owners of the Priatek Plaza building in St. Petersburg are suing one of its investors, alleging breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty.
Winter Park homeowners allege insurer failed to cover damages
ORLANDO — A Winter Park couple is suing an insurance company, alleging refusal to apply payments for damages.
Policy owner alleges insurance company failed to cover auto damages
ORLANDO — A Lake County policy owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer blames Universal Orlando for injuries
ORLANDO — A Utah woman is suing the property owner of Universal Orlando, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Car rental company alleges customer damaged vehicle
ORLANDO — A vehicle rental company is suing a customer, alleging breach of contract.
Female customer blames Clearwater gentlemen's club for beating
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a Clearwater gentlemen's club, alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Lawsuit could determine if companies funding litigation are violating Florida interest rates laws
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Absent guidance from Florida regulators, a man is taking it upon himself to attempt to show that companies that finance lawsuits charge interest rates in excess of state law.
Benefits for borrowers cited from multistate PHH Mortgage settlement
This month's announced $45 million multistate settlement, which included Florida, with New Jersey-based PHH Mortgage Corporation will benefit certain borrowers who faced foreclosure and current borrowers as well, a Florida attorney general spokesman said during a recent interview.
Appellate court grants new trial to pedestrian after unusual verdict in Volusia County
A pedestrian who was hit by a car and filed suit against the driver has appealed the lower court jury verdict, that granted him nothing for pain and suffering or future medical costs.
Customer blames Disney park for fall, injuries
ORLANDO — A New Jersey woman is suing Walt Disney Parks, alleging negligence led to her suffering injuries.
Clearwater homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover storm damages
CLEARWATER — A Clearwater homeowner is suing an insurance carrier, alleging breach of contract.
Customer blames Clearwater motorcycle store for fall, injuries
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing a Clearwater motorcycle store, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff to fall and suffer injuries.
Motorist blames another driver for causing chain collision
CLEARWATER — A motorist is suing a driver and car owner, alleging negligence and vicarious liability in a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Customer blames Orlando restaurant for fall, injuries
Invitee sues Florida corporation
ORLANDO — An invitee is suing Rosen Hotels and Resorts Inc., and Rosen Centre Inc., Florida corporation, citing alleged negligence
DeSantis entry will make governor's race more competitive, expert says
Congressman Ron DeSantis will make the race for governor more competitive and ideologically driven, according to one political analyst.
Usual Suspects: Lawyers used to getting their way in MDL process to lead opioid litigation
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - There will be a lot of familiar faces in U.S. District Judge Dan Polster’s courtroom in Cleveland on Jan. 31, when lawyers gather for a hearing on multidistrict litigation against the nation’s opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Florida AOB bill passes Senate insurance panel despite business opposition
TALLAHASSEE – A Florida Senate panel gave a thumbs-up Tuesday to a bill that would prevent property insurers from including attorney fees and other legal costs in their rate base, despite opposition from insurance firms and other business interests.
3rd District Court of Appeal upholds ruling dismissing doctor's testimony
The 3rd District Court of Appeal has affirmed a lower court ruling that the opinions of a doctor who testified in a case related to the death of the plaintiff’s mother did not have “sufficient evidentiary weight to be submitted to the jury,” according to the Jan. 17 opinion.