News from May 2018
Fort Lauderdale homeowners allege insurance company failed to cover hurricane damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — Two Fort Lauderdale homeowners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer alleges Wal-Mart negligence led to fall, injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing an Orlando Wal-Mart, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Orlando supermarket allegedly caused injuries to customer
ORLANDO — A Flagler County customer is suing an Orlando supermarket, alleging negligence in causing injuries.
State Farm alleges vehicle owner, operator owe $27,000
FORT LAUDERDALE — State Farm and an insured policy holder are suing a vehicle owner and operator, alleging breach of duty.
Dunedin homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover wind damage
CLEARWATER — A Dunedin resident is suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Tarpon Springs bar, restaurant cited in umbrella injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a Tarpon Springs bar and restaurant owner, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Guest alleges Indian Rocks Beach property owners' negligence led to ceiling fan injuries
CLEARWATER — A New Hampshire guest is suing Indian Rocks Beach property owners, alleging negligence in the maintenance of a ceiling fan.
Attorneys don’t favor regulating third party lawsuit lenders
Add Teaser hereTALLAHASSEE – Attorneys said there is a likelihood Florida could adopt a state law requiring disclosure of finance lenders who loan money to plaintiffs in lawsuits as the state of Wisconsin recently did, but two noted they would not like to see the kind of regulation that banks have.
Deaf student's injury caused by negligence, not malpractice
The Florida Supreme Court entered a ruling on April 26 that injuries sustained as a result of the use of a restraint maneuver on a patient at The National Deaf Academy were the result of negligence rather than medical malpractice.
Appellate court affirms ruling in underground fuel tank case
Claims for negligence and indemnification filed against Tank Tech, Inc. as part of a dispute with Valley Tank Testing, LLC regarding liability for damage to underground petroleum tanks (USTs) will stand, according to an opinion entered on April 20 by the Florida District Court of Appeal, Second District.
Third District Court of Appeal agrees medical malpractice case should not be moved
The Florida Third District Court of Appeal upheld a trial court order denying a motion filed by medical personnel sued for malpractice.
Minors sue Gov. Scott for failing to take climate change seriously
A group of juveniles is suing the state of Florida and Gov. Rick Scott, alleging that their constitutional rights are being violated in relation to climate change and the apparent lack of action from the government to remedy the situation.
Orlando property owners allege insurance company failed to provide proper coverage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer accuses pharmaceutical companies of manufacturing defective hip replacement devices
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing pharmaceutical companies, alleging breach of implied warranty and design defect of hip replacement devices.
Pinellas County concrete business accuses Kentucky competitor of using confidential data
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County concrete service company is suing a Kentucky corporation, alleging breach of contract and unfair competition.
Supplier alleges roofing contractor owes $62,000
CLEARWATER — A construction supplier is suing a Pinellas County roofing contractor, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay more than $62,000.
Law firm alleges condominium group owes $16,000 for legal services
FORT LAUDERDALE — A law firm is suing a Broward County condominium group, alleging breach of contract.
Case against West Boca Medical, Miami Children's over medical care sent back to appeals court
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court quashed a ruling by the Fourth District Court of Appeals that allowed a jury to hear testimony regarding what a doctor at Miami Children’s Hospital would have done to treat a patient transferred to the hospital if she had arrived an hour or two earlier, according to an opinion entered on April 26.
Customer alleges outdoor sign company failed to deliver product
CLEARWATER — A North Carolina customer is suing a Pinellas County outdoor sign business, alleging breach of contract and failure to deliver a purchased product.
Pembroke Pines property owners allege insurer failed to pay for hurricane damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — Two Pembroke Pines owners are suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract.