News from June 2018
Lake County couple accuses health care providers of negligence in penile implant
ORLANDO — A Lake County couple is suing Maitland health care providers, alleging negligence in the placement of a penile implant.
Unaccredited investor alleges borrower, guarantor owe $40,000
CLEARWATER — An Alabama man is suing a borrower and guarantor, alleging breach of promissory note and conversion.
St. Petersburg motorist alleges another driver caused crash
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Orlando homeowners association accuses property owners of illegal parking
ORLANDO — An Orlando subdivision association is suing property owners and tenants, alleging breach of contract due to illegal parking.
Judge dismisses taxpayer's claims alleging IRS owes him over $2 million
FORT MYERS – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division, recently granted the Internal Revenue’s motion to dismiss two claims in a lawsuit alleging the IRS did not follow protocol before assessing a man over $2 million in penalties.
Apopka property owners allege insurer failed to pay for damages
ORLANDO — Two Appopka property owners are suing a liability insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Power vessel manufacturer alleges paint contractor botched job
CLEARWATER — A power vessel manufacturer is suing a paint contractor, alleged breach of contract in not doing the job properly.
Customer alleges charter fishing boat's negligence caused injuries
CLEARWATER — A Texas woman is suing a fishing boat charter, alleging of negligence because insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Motorist alleges another driver caused crash in St. Petersburg
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County motorist is suing another driver and vehicle owner, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
General contractor alleges Orlando property owners owe $56,000
ORLANDO — A Tampa construction business is suing Orlando property owners, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Legal finance companies descend on Florida convention to build relationships with trial lawyers
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - As Florida trial lawyers gathered last week for an annual meeting featuring an array of trending litigation seminars, another industry set up shop in a big way at the convention hall site.
Three Florida companies accused of tech support scamming won't get jury trial, federal judge rules
FORT MYERS (Florida Record) – Three Florida companies accused of tech support scamming by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of Florida won't get a jury trial, according to an order recently handed down by a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division.
Guest alleges residence owner's negligence led to fall through deck floor
CLEARWATER — A guest is suing a St. Petersburg residence owner, alleging failure to warn and negligence.
Orlando insulation business alleges general contractor owes $26,000
ORLANDO — An Orlando insulation business is suing a general contractor, alleging failure to pay more than $26,000 for purchased goods.
Visitor accuses Orlando apartment operators of negligence in criminal attack
ORLANDO — A visitor is suing Orlando apartment operators, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries from an attack by an intruder.
Assisted living facilities, management, staff cited in patient's wrongful death
CLEARWATER — The heirs of a deceased patient are suing a St. Petersburg assisted living and nursing care facilities, management and staff, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and loss of consortium.
An Orlando couple is suing an insurance company, alleging refusal to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract for refusal to apply payments for hurricane damages.
Former pro baseball player sues AP, ESPN and USA Today for defamation over article about elk antler supplement
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A former professional baseball player and his company are suing ESPN, The Associated Press and USA Today after a 2016 news article was published that had alleged false information. The three defendants have filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit.
Woman appeals dismissal of suit over Bed, Bath & Beyond pillows; She was offered refund before filing suit
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Bed, Bath & Beyond’s legal matters with a customer who alleged it misled consumers continues as the woman challenged the court’s dismissal of her negligent misrepresentation case.
Lawsuit claims UCF fraternity members posted sexual content online without consent
ORLANDO – A fraternity from the University of Central Florida is being sued after the members allegedly posted videos of naked women to a secret Facebook page without the women's knowledge or consent.