News from June 2018
Judge enters $144,000 judgment against Tampa pastor in property purchase dispute
TAMPA (Florida Record) — A federal judge appears to have wrapped up the final issues in a case between a Tampa-area pastor and a property owner over a failed property purchase in 2015 in which the pastor claimed he was being racially discriminated against.
African-American assistant director alleges racial discrimination
CLEARWATER — An African-American employee is suing St. Petersburg, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Customer alleges trampoline arena, Ikea negligence caused fall
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County customer is suing Ikea and a trampoline arena, alleging negligence caused injuries.
NASON YEAGER GERSON WHITE & LIOCE, P.A.: John Fumero Honored to Speak at Florida Bar Annual Convention
Nason Yeager Shareholder John Fumero had the honor to speak at The Florida Bar‘s 68th Annual Convention in Orlando on June 15.
BAKER & COOK, P.A.: Crossfit accuses Reebok of breach of contract
When two or more companies in Florida or elsewhere enter into a long-term business arrangement, they may wish to set clear terms concerning how profits will be shared before signing a contract.
MORGAN & MORGAN: Jax Wound Care Company to pay $22.5M in Medicare Settlement
Morgan & Morgan’s whistleblower team announces that it has helped the government secure a $22.51 million Medicare settlement in Jacksonville, Florida, in two cases involving allegations that wound care company Healogics and partner hospitals overbilled the government for unnecessary hyperbaric oxygen treatments.
MARKOWITZ RINGEL TRUSTY & HARTOG, P.A.: Four Markowitz Ringel Trusty & Hartog Lawyers Recognized as Florida Trend Legal Elite
Florida Trend magazine released its annual list of Florida Legal Elite.
Uni K Wax Studios claims New Jersey franchisee breached contract
UKW Franchising Company is suing Hope Courage and Faith Inc. (HCF) for failing to abide by its franchise agreement.
Orlando couple alleges insurer failed to pay for water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando couple is suing an insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
MARKS GRAY, P.A.: Marks Gray Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Listings
Marks Gray, P.A., a Jacksonville-based law firm, in its 119th year serving Floridians, has had the following lawyers recognized as Florida’s leading lawyers by Florida Super Lawyers magazine for 2018
BANKER LOPEZ GASSLER PA: Seven BLG Lawyers Honored As Legal Elite For 2018
Banker Lopez Gassler is pleased to announce that seven of our attorneys were recently recognized in the 2018 edition of Florida Trend's Legal Elite.
SOREIDE LAW GROUP: Julie Rae Steinbauer, Formerly with AXA ADVISORS of ORLANDO, Fined and Suspended by FINRA
Julie Rae Steinbauer (CRD #6753791, Winter Park, Florida) was assessed a deferred ãne of $5,000 and suspended from association with any FINRA member in all capacities for 18 months for allegedly possessing a prohibited device while taking the Series 7 examination.
Cyclist alleges Orlando's negligence caused injuries
ORLANDO — A cyclist is suing Orlando, alleging negligence caused her bicycle to hit a pothole, leading to injuries.
Apartment resident, landlord cited in violent dog attack
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing a dog owner and St. Petersburg, landlord, alleging negligence in failing to prevent injuries strict liability due to a violent dog attack.
Orlando property owners allege insurer failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing an insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Beverage cart attendant accuses golfer, employer of causing eye injury
ORLANDO — A beverage cart attendant is suing an Orlando golf club and a golfer, alleging negligence caused a serious eye injury.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Asian-American accuses former employer of discrimination
ORLANDO — An Asian-American man is suing a financing company, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Orlando property controllers accused of negligence
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing Orlando property controllers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Orlando resident alleges insurance carrier failed to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando woman is suing an insurance carrier, alleging breach of an insurance contract.