News from March 2018
Orlando homeowners allege insurer failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando homeowners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Orlando dog owner blamed for attack
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing dog and property owners, alleging negligence in an attack by the pet.
Customer blames Save A Lot for injuries
ORLANDO — An Orlando man is suing Save A Lot, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Orlando homeowners accuse construction company of breach of contract
ORLANDO — Two Orlando homeowners are suing an Orange County construction company, alleging breach of contract.
Appeals court says it can't touch immunity denial Florida Highway Patrol suit
TALLAHASSEE -- An appellate court in Florida recently dismissed a case regarding whether the Florida Highway Patrol can exercise sovereign immunity in civil cases.
Appellate court reverses finding of suspected intoxication in workers comp case
TALLAHASSEE — In a recent decision, a Florida appellate court has reversed an opinion, indicating that a workers’ compensation insurer is still on the hook after failing to meet its responsibilities during a 120-day pay and investigative period.
Walmart must show video of woman who claimed she fell in Oldsmar store
TAMPA — A Florida court has ordered WalMart Stores Inc. to share video of a woman alleging falling in its Oldsmar store.
Policy analyst sees little hope for revived Engle appeal
Attorney James M. Beck said there is little legal juice to appealing a Florida state appeals court ruling reversing an order to dismiss an Engle-progeny action with prejudice and reviving a case concerning the death of a smoker.
North Miami Beach attorney suspended following 2 client grievances
North Miami Beach attorney Mordechai L. Breier has been suspended for 30 days following a Jan. 11 Florida Supreme Court amended order after grievances were filed with the The Florida Bar by two former clients.
IRS commissioner argues against $9.7 million tax filing
The commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service IRS responded Feb. 15 to petitioner CRI-Leslie in a dispute over a forfeited deposit of $9.7 million and the question of whether this amount was correctly or incorrectly claimed as a capital asset from a 2008 tax filing.
Appellate court affirms award for widower in cigarette case
PALM BEACH -- Florida's Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal has denied the appeal from Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds in a lawsuit that found in favor of a Florida man who sued the tobacco companies for hiding the dangers of smoking, alleging the plaintiff’s medical expert testimony wasn’t qualified.
Visitor blames Orlando apartment owners for injuries
ORLANDO — A visitor is suing owners of an Orlando apartment complex, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Employee blames construction company for hand injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing a construction company, alleging negligence caused severe injuries to his hand.
Customer blames Orlando market for injuries
ORLANDO — A customer is suing the property owners of an Orlando market, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.