News from March 2018
Parkland homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Parkland man is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Guest blames Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort for gym injuries
FORT LAUDERDALE — A guest is suing Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, alleging premises liability for injuries suffered in the resort's gym.
Motorist blames another driver for crash
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County woman resident is suing a motorist, alleging his negligence caused a crash.
Hispanic employee accuses Pinellas County business of racial discrimination
CLEARWATER — A Hispanic employee is suing Pinellas County businesses, alleging racial discrimination.
Mother blames NBC Universal theme park for daughter's injuries
ORLANDO — A mother and her daughter are suing the NBC Universal theme park, alleging negligence led to injuries to the daughter.
Home restoration business alleges insurer failed to provide coverage
ORLANDO — A home restoration service business is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Court upholds ruling to dismiss allegations against lenders, Bank of America
ATLANTA -- The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has affirmed a ruling to dismiss allegations against Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Bank of America and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems.
Federal judge to decide if court has jurisdiction in Victoria's Secret slip-and-fall case
JACKSONVILLE (Florida Record) — A federal judge is mulling a Victoria's Secret request to take on the slip-and-fall case of a Clay County woman despite the judge's doubts that her court has jurisdiction enough to hear the case.
Orlando resort alleges guest injured employee
ORLANDO — An Orlando resort is suing a guest, alleging battery against one of the resort's employees.
Customer blames Wal-Mart for injuries at Orlando store
ORLANDO — A Manatee County woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging the retail store allowed a tripping hazard on the premises of one of its stores in Orlando.
Legal guardian accuses Tarpon Springs neighbor of sexual assault
CLEARWATER — A legal guardian is suing a Tarpon Springs neighbor, alleging battery and negligence.
Customer blames Macy's for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing Macy's, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Policy holder alleges State Farm fails to fully cover car crash injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing State Farm, alleging breach of contract.
Orlando property owner accuses contractor of design defects
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing a contractor, alleging design defect.
Legal assistant alleges law firm failed to pay proper wages
CLEARWATER — A former employee is suing a St. Petersburg law firm, alleging violation the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Orlando homeowner accuses builder of construction defects
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing a Tennessee construction corporation, alleging breach of contract.
Couple blames Longhorn Steakhouse for wife's injuries
ORLANDO — A couple is suing an Orlando steakhouse restaurant, alleging negligence led to injuries for the wife.
11th Circuit upholds ruling against tobacco companies in COPD case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has upheld a jury award in the case of a woman who sued three tobacco companies claiming smoking their cigarettes caused chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Orlando property owners allege insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Orlando property owners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Asphalt business alleges general contractor owes $26,000
ORLANDO — An Orange County asphalt business is suing a general contractor, alleging breach of contract.