News from July 2018
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's challenge to confidential designations denied in financial protection case
WEST PALM BEACH – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently denied the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's challenge to confidential designations desired by the defendant, Ocwen Financial Corporation, in a case in which CFPB is suing Ocwen for alleged violations of finance law.
Appeals court remands Venezuelan case back to district court in Florida
ATLANTA (Florida Record) – A case filed by the Comparelli family, who wants U.S. federal courts to decide their damages claim against Venezuela and two chemical firms over the 2010 seizure of their Venezuelan companies, is on its way back to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida after a federal appeals court recently ruled that the district court has jurisdiction after all.
Federal judge orders documents to remain under seal in DynCorp case against AAR Airlift
Litigation between a Virginia-based global government services provider against the Melbourne company it alleges stole trade secrets to land a multi-billion dollar contract in 2015 has been settled, but documents in the case will remain under seal, according to a federal judge's recent order in the case.
Customer alleges Ocoee mall operators' negligence caused fall
ORLANDO — A customer is suing a mall operator, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Pinellas County couple alleges restaurant operator's caused injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County couple is suing an Indian Shores restaurant and bar operator, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
St. Petersburg motorcyclist blames another driver, Geico for crash
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg motorcyclist is suing a car driver and owner and Geico, alleging negligence and vicarious liability.
Orlando property owner alleges insurer failed to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurer, alleging refusal to apply payments for damages due to a hurricane.
GQ publisher settles litigation with Orlando retailer over use of commerce marks
GQ magazine's publisher and the owner of Orlando haberdashery GQ Menswear have settled their litigation with an injunction that bars the retailer from using the magazine's mark and style as its logo.
Appeals court sides with Fort Lauderdale college in NLRB case
ATLANTA (Florida Record) — A Fort Lauderdale college prevailed in a recent federal appeals court decision that said the college did not violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) when it required that employee disputes be resolved in individual arbitration.
Motorist alleges insurer failed to pay for crash damages
ORLANDO — A motorist is suing an insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Customer cites airport negligence for restroom injury
ORLANDO — A Nevada man is suing an Orlando International Airport operator, alleging negligence led to injuries.
Patient says surgeon, medical facilities caused permanent injuries
ORLANDO — A married couple is suing a doctor, medical facility and property owner, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries, loss of consortium and vicarious liability.
Orlando property owner cites Kissimmee contractors for injuries
ORLANDO — Orlando property owners are suing a construction business, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and loss of consortium.
Insurers ask federal court to drop them from covering engineering firm in pedestrian bridge collapse
MIAMI (Florida Record) — Two national insurance companies are hoping a federal court in Miami will rule that they don't have to cover or defend a Tallahassee engineering firm in litigation that followed a fatal pedestrian bridge collapse at a university near Miami in March.
Suit alleges children held in solitary confinement at county jail for months
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla -- A class action suit has been filed challenging the keeping of children charged as adults, but not yet convicted, in solitary confinement.
Florida and Georgia await special master's decision regarding water rights to the Chatahoochee River
TALLAHASSEE – Following a 30-year dispute between the states of Florida and Georgia over whether or not Georgia should have to cap its consumption of water from the Chattahoochee River, Florida is getting another chance at reclaiming its rights to the water.
Appeals panel remands auto negligence case for new trial, agrees trial court erred in seating biased juror
WEST PALM BEACH – A panel of judges for Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal recently agreed that a Broward County court erred in denying a challenge for cause to a prospective juror.
Creditor alleges Pinellas County customer owes nearly $24,000
CLEARWATER — A creditor is suing a Pinellas County man, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Construction company alleges coffee shop, owner owe more than $34,000
ORLANDO — A construction company is suing an Orange County restaurant/coffee shop and owner, alleging refusal to apply payments of more than $34,000 and unjust enrichment.
Tenant alleges unsanitary conditions made her ill
ORLANDO — A tenant is suing an Orlando apartment management company, alleging breach of a lease agreement in failing to maintain sanitary conditions.