News from June 2018
Orlando property owner alleges insurance company failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing a liability insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Customer alleges Publix's negligence caused injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County customer is suing Publix, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Customer accuses auto auction company of negligence
ORLANDO — A Brevard County customer is suing an Orlando auto auction company and its manager, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Southern-Owners Insurance ordered to reimburse Zurich American for settlement in constriction site injury case
JACKSONVILLE – Southern-Owners Insurance Co. (SOIC) was recently ordered to reimburse excess liability provider Zurich American Insurance Co. for a settlement to a man for injuries in a case against construction companies both providers had policies for.
Ocala, its police chief found to be liable for violating First Amendment with anti-crime prayer vigil
OCALA – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Ocala Division, recently issued a decision finding that the city of Ocala and Police Chief Kenneth Gregory Graham violated the First Amendment by sponsoring or endorsing a prayer vigil.
Visitor alleges St. Petersrburg property owner's negligence caused injuries
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg woman is suing a local property owner, alleging negligence led to injuries.
Husband, wife accuse health care providers of negligence
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County couple is suing health care providers, alleging loss of consortium, negligence and vicarious liability.
Former worker alleges premature termination of contract
ORLANDO — A Palm Beach County man is suing his former employer, alleging breach of contract and wrongful termination.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc. is being sued for negligence due to poorly maintained hotel sidewalk
ORLANDO — A Massachusetts tourist is suing Walt Disney, alleging a poorly maintained hotel sidewalk resulted in injuries.
Windmere property owners accuse contractors of home construction deficiencies
ORLANDO — Two Windmere property owners are suing a contractor, alleging negligence and vicarious liability due to home construction deficiencies.
Water taxi ankle roll leads to lawsuit
A Florida water taxi company hopes to escape liability after a passenger was injured during a trip based on a May 30 opinion in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida in the Miami Division.
Retailer Citi Trends accused of not paying rent, reportedly owes more than $100,000
Breach of contract allegations have been lodged against fashion store Citi Trends Inc. as a plaza says it owes more than $100,000 according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on May 31.
Beauty Gowns Inc. stole trademark and website domain, accuser claims in lawsuit
How far is too far when it comes to violating a trademark? The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida is set to answer this question after a lawsuit was filed on May 29.
Amsterdam pipe maker accuses Florida firm of counterfeiting its high end smoking pipes
A Florida clothing company faces a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court after a manufacturer of smoking pipes claims it stole its trademark.
Driver alleges injuries from Davie collision
FORT LAUDERDALE – A man alleges he was injured in an auto accident in Davie because of another driver's negligence.
Former Hilton Grand Vacations Club employee alleges he was terminated while on medical leave
ORLANDO – A Pinellas County man alleges he was wrongfully terminated by a timeshare sales company in Orange County while out on medical leave.
Wells Builders alleged to owe Hire Quest more than $17,000 for services
CLEARWATER – A Pinellas County business is alleged to have failed to pay another company for labor it provided.
Consumers seek damages from Safe Step Walk-In Tub over allegations tub installed was too small
CLEARWATER – A woman alleges that walk-in tub sold to her was too small and that she became stuck when using it.
Consumer alleges Universal Property & Casualty Insurance breached contract
FORT LAUDERDALE – The owner of a Lauderdale Lakes property alleges her insurer failed to pay the actual cash value of her claim.
Carrier Enterprise alleges US Air Systems owes more than $19,000
ORLANDO – A Lantana company is alleged to have defaulted on a credit agreement contract.