News from July 2018
Osceola Enterprise of Kissimmee failed to warn of pothole that caused fall, invitee alleges
ORLANDO – An invitee of an Orlando shopping plaza alleges a pothole in the parking lot caused her to fall.
Modern USA Insurance alleged to have breached contract over wind damage claim
ORLANDO – An Apopka property owner alleges her insurer unlawfully failed to pay all benefits due for wind damage to the property.
Man alleges pothole at Circle K parking lot caused him to fall
ORLANDO – An Orange County man alleges he was injured at an Orlando convenience store because of a pothole in the parking lot.
Property owner alleges Florida Peninsula Insurance failed to adequately reimburse her for damages
ORLANDO – An Orlando resident alleges water damage to her property should be covered by her insurance policy.
Property owner alleges she must replace flooring purchased from Prosource of Tampa
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas County woman alleges she must replace wood flooring in her home because of the negligence of two companies.
Consumer alleges Give Away Auto Sale failed to repair vehicle
CLEARWATER – A St. Petersburg man alleges that a Pinellas Park failed to repair a vehicle he purchased and later unlawfully repossessed it.
Wheelchair user alleges leg was fractured while disembarking JetBlue plane
ORLANDO – An airline passenger alleges his leg was fractured as he was being transferred between wheelchairs to disembark a plane.
Man alleges he was terminated by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts after filing workers' comp claim
ORLANDO – An Orlando man alleges he was terminated for filing a claim for workers' compensation benefits.
Central Florida Chrysler Jeep failed to disclose vehicle's damage, consumer claims
ORLANDO – A customer alleges an Orange County auto dealership failed to disclose that a vehicle he purchased suffered major damage.
Orlando International Airport visitor alleges she was injured after falling through seating
ORLANDO – A visitor at the Orlando International Airport alleges she was injured when she fell through upholstered seating.
MASTERSON HOAG & SMITH P.A.: Judge Denies Motion to Cap Damages in Medical Malpractice Suit
Florida Supreme Court declared that some damage caps in medical malpractice lawsuits were unconstitutional.
SOUTH FLORIDA INJURY LAW FIRM: A Florida Driver hits you on your bike - What do you do next?
After a Bicycle Accident – Do’s Follow these suggestions to protect your rights after a bicycle accident that involves a vehicle.
KUHN LAW FIRM: Do You Need to Revise Your Beneficiary Designations After a Divorce?
You may not realize it, but you may own assets that do not pass as part of your regular Florida estate plan.
WHITTEL & MELTON, LLC: Are Restaurants Liable for the Safety of their Food? How about a Hot Dog Vendor at a Home Depot? : Pinellas County Widow Sues Clearwater Home Depot for Husband’s Death
A widow is suing Home Depot and a tenant, alleging negligence in the food poisoning death of her husband.
Florida Supreme Court reinstates stay on moves by Gov. Scott to appoint judge
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court recently reinstated a trial court decision that bars Gov. Rick Scott from appointing a judge while a lawsuit against the move plays out.
UVLrx Therapeutics alleged to owe more than $200,000 for goods
CLEARWATER – An Illinois company alleges an Oldsmar business has failed to pay for goods it ordered.
Pedestrian alleges rottweiler attacked him in Largo without provocation
CLEARWATER – A pedestrian alleges he was injured when a dog attacked him while walking in Largo.
Cyclist alleges Largo woman negligently pulled into bike lane and caused collision
CLEARWATER – A Redington Shores resident alleges a Largo woman negligently pulled into a bike lane and caused her to collide with her vehicle.
Novartis granted summary judgment on stroke victim's request for punitive damages in leukemia drug case
WEST PALM BEACH – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently granted a partial summary judgment in favor of a pharmaceutical company in case involving a patient who suffered a stroke after taking the company's prescription drug.
WHITTEL & MELTON, LLC: Why Florida Negligent Security Lawsuits Matter – Florida Premises Liability Injury & Death Lawyer
Broward Sheriffs Deputies assigned to guard the baggage claim area of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Jan. 6, 2017 when a shooting occurred that killed five people and injured another six, were not actually at their assigned posts.