News from March 2018
Orlando homeowner alleges Insurer failed to provide coverage for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Patron blames Orlando nightclub owners for assault
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing the owners and operators of an Orlando nightclub, alleging negligence in failing to prevent criminal activity on the premises.
Customer alleges classic car company wrongfully sold vehicle at lower price
ORLANDO — A car enthusiast is suing a classic car company, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Couple blames Disney amusement park for wife's injuries
ORLANDO — A Broward County couple is suing Walt Disney, alleging loss of consortium and negligence.
Zellwood homeowners allege insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Two Zellwood homeowners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Guest blames Ritz-Carlton spa for facial injuries
ORLANDO — A guest is suing Ritz-Carlton, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Middle District of Florida enters default judgment in employee-misclassification lawsuit
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida has entered a default against a company that failed to respond to Lee County woman's claims her employee status was misclassified.
Tenant blames St. Petersburg apartment owner for injuries
CLEARWATER — A residential tenant is suing the owners of a St. Petersburg apartment building, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Customer blames Publix, sausage maker for shattered tooth
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing a sausage company and and Publix, alleging breach of warranty, negligence and strict liability for causing the plaintiff's tooth to fracture.
Pinellas County motorist blames another driver for crash
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Customer accuses Pinellas County auto dealership of fraud
CLEARWATER — A customer has filed a class action lawsuit against a Pinellas County car dealer, alleging fraud.
Cyclist blames motorist for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County cyclist is suing a motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Carnival fails to secure favorable judgment in burn injury lawsuit
Carnival Corp.’s motion for summary judgment in a burn injury case was denied on Feb. 26 by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Appeals court remands drug forfeiture case for lack of evidentiary hearing
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Civil forfeiture, a major issue in today's legal world, is challenging courts to decide whether examples of law enforcement actions constitute overreach when complicated claims to money and valuables are involved.
Patient blames St. Petersbug medical facility for fall
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a St. Petersburg medical facility, alleging negligence caused her injuries.
Guest blames Clearwater property owner for water leak, injuries
CLEARWATER — A guest is suing a Clearwater hotel, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
St. Petersburg yacht club alleges tenant owes $20,000
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg yacht club building owner is suing a tenant, alleging breach of contract.
Georgia couple accuses Chevy dealer of fraudulent concealment
CLEARWATER — A Georgia couple is suing a Pinellas County Chevrolet automobile dealer, alleging fraudulent concealment and inducement.
U.S. district court judge dismisses suit against loan servicer for trying to collect discharged debt
TAMPA — A U.S. district court judge has dismissed a Florida man's complaint against a loan servicing company for trying to collect on a debt discharged through bankruptcy, saying he cited the wrong law in the wrong court.
Louisville Ladder granted summary judgment
MIAMI – Louisville Ladder Inc.’s motion for a ruling that it was not at fault for “failing to warn users of a design defect in [its ladders]” was granted as part of a defect lawsuit filed by a man who fell from a ladder manufactured by the company, according to an order filed March 1 by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.