News from July 2018
Judge denies Miami-Dade County motion to dismiss suit alleging drainage system lowered water level of boat basin
MIAMI – a judge in the U,S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, recently denied a motion by Miami-Dade County to dismiss a land-use dispute case by 3630 Investment Corp.
Judge grants Wells Fargo Bank's motion for summary judgment in Miami Gardens' home loan discrimination suit
MIAMI – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, recently granted Wells Fargo Bank's motion for a summary judgment in suit brought by the city of Miami Gardens that alleged the bank engaged in discriminatory lending practices in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
Clearwater homeowners allege insurance carrier failed to cover water damage
CLEARWATER — Two Clearwater homeowners are suing an insurance carrier, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Widow alleges Home Depot negligence led to husband's food poisoning death
CLEARWATER — A widow is suing Home Depot and a tenant, alleging negligence in the food poisoning death of her husband.
BARKER & COOK P.A.: Dispatch center accuses software company of breach of contract
When a company in Florida decides to make upgrades to daily operations, it may enter negotiations with numerous businesses before making a decision. Upon entering an agreement with another party, a company may expect to receive a quality product, and if the other party fails to deliver, litigation may follow.
SAAVEDRA GOODWIN: Filing a Homeowner’s Insurance Claim During the 2018 Hurricane Season
With forecasters expecting the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season to be “more active than usual,” homeowners in South Florida should be readying their homes and preparing to file claims with their home and flood insurance companies.
STEVEN A. MASON P.A.: Undue Influence in Florida Probate
No one likes to think of irregularities in probate when the focus should be on mourning a lost loved one.
Shopper alleges Orlando mall operator's negligence caused injuries
ORLANDO — A Pinellas County woman is suing an Orlando shopping mall operator, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Orlando property owner alleges insurance company failed to pay for water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Guest alleges hotel's negligence led to injuries
ORLANDO — A Polk County woman is suing an Orlando hotel and convention center, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Orlando property owner alleges insurance carrier failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance carrier, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Orlando homeowners accuse construction company of abandoning work
ORLANDO — Orlando homeowners are suing a construction company, alleging breach of contract.
Winter Garden resident alleges insurance company failed to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — A Winter Garden resident is suing a liability insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Legal video, marketing industry makes its mark at Florida Justice Association convention
Among the 41 vendors at the 2018 Florida Justice Association convention June 19-22 in West Palm Beach were eight video and marketing businesses: Visual Media Refined, Visual Evidence, Image Resources Inc., Video Law Services, Universal Court Reporting, Milestone Reporting Company, TPG – The Presentation Group and Rieback & David.
Medical consultants make their case to lawyers at the Florida Justice Association convention
Electronic medical records are a challenging component for attorneys who are not trained in understanding the intricacies of these documents.
Electrical supplies distributor alleges solar energy company, guarantor owe $30,000
ORLANDO — A electrical supplies distributor is suing a solar energy company and guarantor, alleging breach of a credit agreement in failing to pay more than $30,000.
Orange County couple alleges insurance company failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Two Maitland residents are suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Minority shareholder accuses furniture company of fraud
ORLANDO — A minority shareholder is suing a furniture corporation and its majority shareholders, alleging breach of contract, breach of duty, civil conspiracy, and fraud.
Customer alleges gym used defective equipment
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing LA Fitness, alleging liability and negligence in causing a head injury to the plaintiff.
Polk County carpentry company alleges customer owes $167,000
CLEARWATER — A Polk County construction services company is suing a framing business, alleging breach of contract in refusing to apply payments and unjust enrichment.