News from May 2018
Orlando homeowner accuses construction companies of negligence
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing a two construction companies, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
Motorist alleges Yellow Cab driver caused crash
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Miami-Dade County man is suing Yellow Cab, alleging negligence caused a motor vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.
Former employee claims he faced workplace discrimination at Xylem Dewatering Solutions
FORT LAUDERDALE — An employer is being sued over allegations of unpaid overtime wages and retaliation for reporting the unpaid wages as well as discrimination, a hostile work environment and retaliation for complaints about such behavior.
Texas man alleges Fort Lauderdale marine company failed to refurbish yacht
FORT LAUDERDALE (Florida Record) — A Texas man is suing a Fort Lauderdale marine service company and one of its owners for allegedly failing to fix up a used yacht, despite months of work last year and more than a half-million dollars paid for the never-completed work.
Accused Parkland shooter's brother alleges torture while in jail
FORT LAUDERDALE (Florida Record) — The brother of accused Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz has filed a federal lawsuit against a Broward County sheriff's captain and local judiciary officials over allegations he was tortured following an arrest in March.
Wal-Mart asks federal court to take up Broward County man's injury lawsuit
FORT LAUDERDALE (Florida Record) — Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is asking a federal court in Fort Lauderdale to take up the case of a Broward County man who was allegedly injured in one of the company's Florida stores in 2015.
Dave & Buster's of Florida cited in customer's fall
ORLANDO — An Arizona customer is suing Dave and Buster's, alleging negligence causing injuries.
Broward County motorist alleges another driver caused crash
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County motorist is suing a vehicle owner and another driver, alleging reckless conduct, resulting in injuries.
Customer alleges St. Petersburg eatery/music venue failed to keep premises safe
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing owners of a St. Petersburg restaurant and music venue, alleging negligence led to serious injuries for the plaintiff.
Seminole homeowners allege insurer failed to pay for hurricane damage
CLEARWATER — Two Seminole homeowners are suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Injured customer alleges owners of Largo filling station failed to keep property safe
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing owners of a Largo filling station, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Guest alleges Clarion Inn's negligence led to fall
ORLANDO — A Brevard County woman is suing an Orlando inn and suites, alleging negligence and insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the plaintiff.
Customer alleges McDonald's restaurant owner's negligence caused injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing the operator of a McDonald's restaurant in St. Petersburg, alleging negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff.
Broward County motorist blames another driver for crash, injuries
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Tamarac homeowner alleges insurance company failed to cover plumbing leak damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Florida homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract following a plumbing leak.
Florida fitness company alleges 2 former employees stole mailing lists to start rival studio
FORT LAUDERDALE (Florida Record) — A Florida-based fitness company is suing two Washington state residents, both former employees, it says logged into its network and stole the names and contact information of more than 20,000 potential customers before starting a rival fitness company in Seattle in April.
Tampa-area photographer alleges 2 companies used his work without permission
FORT LAUDERDALE (Florida Record) — A Tampa-area professional photographer has filed suit in federal court against two Florida companies, alleging they stole a photograph he registered for copyright in 2015 for use in their own advertisements.
Patient accuses Largo medical facility of negligence
CLEARWATER — A Hillsborough County man is suing a Largo medical facility, alleging negligence led to his declining health.
Former tenant alleges Dunedin property owners' negligence led to health problems
CLEARWATER — A former tenant is suing Dunedin property owners, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering ailments.
West Park property owner alleges insurance company failed to provide proper coverage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A West Park resident is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.