News from March 2018
4th District Court of Appeal remands Tequesta police dispatcher's case
The 4th District Court of Appeal has reversed a more than $400,000 award and remanded a case in which a former Tequesta dispatcher alleged that the local police chief groped her at a private party.
Complaint against Palm Beach County school board dismissed
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal panel gave no love in a Valentine's Day appeal against a school district.
Father blames Publix for son's concussion
CLEARWATER — A father of a minor child is suing a Publix supermarket, alleging negligence led to the child suffering injuries.
Motorist blames another driver for crash
CLEARWATER — A vehicle driver is suing another a motorist, alleging negligent driving caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Customer blames Save-A-Lot store for injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a local grocery store, alleging negligence in allowing big cans to hit customers, causing injuries.
Mother blames motorist for crash that injured her daughter
CLEARWATER — A minor child, through her mother, is suing a vehicle driver, alleging negligent driving caused injuries to the child.
3 Orlando homeowners allege construction company violated building codes
ORLANDO — Three Orlando homeowners are suing a Tennessee construction corporation, alleging breach of contract and design defect.
Florida appeals court orders new trial in insurance coverage dispute
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Second District Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial in a breach of contract case against Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.
Parents blame Orlando Science Center for daughter's injuries
ORLANDO — The Orange County parents of a minor child are suing the Orlando Science Center, alleging negligence in allowing a hazardous condition remain on the premises.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurance company failed to provide hurricane coverage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging alleged breach of insurance contract.
Orlando property owner allege insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Florida appeals court reverses $15,000 for damages in Kia warranty claim
TAMPA -- A Florida's Second District Court of Appeal has reversed a $15,000 judgment to Kristopher Doughty and Katarzyna Dziewiecien after a jury found Kia Motors America Inc. liable for breaching a motor vehicle warranty.
Bank's failed appeal demonstrates judicial strength in face of frivolous claims
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Yehuda Balva recently won an appeal of an amended final judgment of foreclosure in favor of Ontario Wealth Management Corporation, reinforcing a positive trend in consumer protection in the court system.
Orlando property owner alleges insurance company failed to pay for water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Broward County motorist blames another driver's negligence for crash
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County motorist is suing vehicle owners and an operator, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Despite increasing assignment of benefits fraud, some see hope for reform
A surge of assignment of benefits fraud has left Florida residents with higher rates for their insurance, and the Florida Legislature has let another year go by without enacting changes to stop such instances of fraud.
11th Circuit affirms fee award in case over remarks on patented medical treatment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit panel has affirmed a lower court award of fees to a doctor who had claimed another doctor disparaged his patented treatment.
Federal court dismisses case against Bed Bath & Beyond
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has dismissed allegations against Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. over pillowcases a customer purchased and believed were not as advertised.
Guest blames Orlando property owners for gunshot wounds
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing Orlando property operators, alleging negligence and strict liability in a criminal assault.
Hollywood homeowners allege insurer failed to cover hurricane damages
FORT LAUDERDALE — Hollywood homeowners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.