News from June 2018
Panama City VA employee sues agency over alleged lack of accommodation for her disabilities
PANAMA CITY (Florida Record) – A Panama City woman employed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is suing the VA for failing to adequately accommodate her disabilities that she claims stem from an ongoing spinal condition.
Judge denies motion to dismiss excessive force, battery claims in suit against Miami police officers
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently denied a motion by Miami police officers to dismiss a Miami man's suit claiming among other things the officers used excessive force and violated Florida’s state battery law after the man was arrested and kicked and punched by officers during a street celebration following a Miami Heat game win in 2012.
Tenant alleges landlord's negligence led to mold infestation
ORLANDO — A Winter Park tenant is suing a landlord, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent mold infestation and subsequent injuries.
Orlando resident alleges insurer failed to cover damages
ORLANDO — An Orlando woman is suing an an insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Pedestrian alleges Home Depot negligence led to injuries
CLEARWATER — A pedestrian is suing Home Depot USA Inc., alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Parent alleges dog attacked trick-or-treating child
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg parent is suing a neighbor, alleging strict liability in a dog attack on the plaintiff's son.
Palm Harbor property owners allege insurer failed to pay for damages
CLEARWATER — Two Palm Harbor property owners are suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Federal judge sets trial date in Freestream Aircraft suit to recover allegedly misspent funds
WEST PALM BEACH – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently denied motions for summary judgment filed by all parties in Freestream Aircraft USA's suit alleging Atlas Aviation and other named defendants stole money from Freestream.
Judge denies motions for summary judgment in suit alleging broken ankle was due to cruise line's misleading ad
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently issued an opinion denying motions for summary judgment made by both parties in a Delray Beach woman’s suit alleging her injuries on a shore tour were due to Oceania Cruises Inc.’s misleading advertising about the excursion.
Motion to certify to appeals court denied in class action alleging Telephone Consumer Protection Act violations
FORT MYERS – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division, recently denied a motion by Bright House Networks LLC and Advanced Telesolutions Inc. (ATI) to certify to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issues of whether the Government-Debt Exception fails strict scrutiny and cannot be severed in a suit alleging Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) violations for auto-dialed collection calls.
Lender alleges borrower, guarantor owe $55,000 unpaid debt
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing a borrower and guarantor, alleging refusal to apply payments and an unpaid debt of $55,000.
Customer blames department store operator for finger injury
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a department store operator, alleging negligence led to a serious finger injury.
Customer alleges commercial bowling alley owner's negligence caused fall
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing a St. Petersburg commercial bowling alley owner, alleging negligence led to injuries.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover hurricane damge
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Pinellas County couple accuses health care practitioners of negligence
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County couple is suing health care practitioners, alleging loss of consortium, negligence, and vicarious liability.
Sea Ray maker's motion to dismiss negligence claim granted in suit over damaged boat
FORT MYERS – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division, recently granted a boat manufacturer's motion to dismiss claims of negligence in an insurance company’s lawsuit alleging a defect caused a boat to sink, but the case will continue as their motions to dismiss claims of warranty breaches were denied.
Winter Garden property owner alleges Insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — A Winter Garden property owner is suing an insurer, alleging failure to adequately indemnify a covered property loss.
Customer alleges Clearwater bar's negligence led to fight
CLEARWATER — A Clearwater man is suing a local bar and business owner, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff being struck by another customer.
Safety Harbor couple alleges insurer failed to cover damages
CLEARWATER — A Safety Harbor couple is suing Hartford Insurance, alleging breach of contract.
Couple blames electronics business for vehicle crash
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County couple is suing an electronics corporation and an employee, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the husband.