News from July 2018
Former federal prisoner sues US government for failing to treat his infection
A man who was in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and his wife recently filed a lawsuit against the United States government for allegedly failing to treat an infection.
Appeals court backs decision to dismiss firefighter's defamation suit against Palm Beach officials
WEST PALM BEACH – A state appeals court panel recently affirmed a lower court's decision to grant summary judgment in a Palm Beach firefighter's defamation suit against town officials.
New trial ordered in negligence suit against doctor in patient's death at detox center
WEST PALM BEACH – The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal recently reversed a jury’s verdict that found a physician was negligent in his supervision of an advanced practice nurse practitioner (ARNP) and ordered a new trial in the suit related to a patient’s death at a drug detoxification facility.
BioMatrix suit claims insurance company discriminated against hemophilia patients
FORT LAUDERDALE – Florida-based BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy LLC recently filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against Horizon Healthcare Services for allegedly discriminating and refusing to pay for hemophilia medications.
Car buyer alleges Dodge Ram 1500 is defective
FORT LAUDERDALE — A car buyer is suing an auto manufacturer, alleging breach of warranties.
Pembroke Pines property owner alleges insurance company failed to pay for hurricane damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Pembroke Pines property owner is suing Citizens Property Insurance Corp., alleging breach of an insurance contract.
St. Petersburg property owners battle city's description of their land as a nuisance
CLEARWATER — Three St. Petersburg property owners are suing the city, alleging breach of duty.
Tamarac property owners allege insurer failed to cover water damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — Tamarac property owners are suing an insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Customer's fall lands Coconut Creek cafe in court
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Margate woman is suing a Coconut Creek garden cafe, alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to customers.
MGM claims no liability in Las Vegas mass shooting
MGM Resorts International asked a federal court on July 17 to limit its liability for deaths and injuries arising from last year's mass shooting at the at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas.
Judges dismisses some claims made by North Miami officer in his suit regarding dismissal after police shooting
MIAMI – A judge in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently agreed to dismiss several counts in a lawsuit filed by a North Miami Police Department commander who was dismissed from the force following a police-involved shooting.
Appeals court says governor can fill judge vacancy in Nassau County Circuit Court
TALLAHASSEE – A move to stop Gov. Rick Scott from appointing a judge in the Fourth Judicial Circuit to fill a vacant seat was recently overturned by Florida’s First District Court of Appeal.
Website aims to assist new lawyers, seasoned attorneys in Florida
The practice of law has become a very crowded and competitive market, which is why The Florida Bar has launched LegalFuel.com.
Oakland Park homeowners allege insurance firm failed to cover roof damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — Two Oakland Park property owners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Driver alleges another motorist's negligence caused collision
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County woman is suing a motorist, alleging negligent driving caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Clerk alleges she was fired as retaliation for reporting harassment
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Miami-Dade County woman is suing a recycling solutions company, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Motorist alleges another driver caused Tamarac crash
FORT LAUDERDALE — A motorist is suing another vehicle owner and driver, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Lauderhill dog owners cited in pets' attack
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Fort Lauderdale man is suing Lauderhill dog owners, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent their pets from attacking the plaintiff.
Lawsuit claims I-95 car accident left woman disabled and disfigured
Motorist is seeking damages for "losses that are permanent or continuing" after the 2016 accident.
Hobby Lobby sued after woman claims she slipped and fell at Coral Springs store
The plaintiff alleges that she suffered injury, pain, disability and humiliation from the fall on slick tiles and uneven flooring at the store's premises in 2014.