News from May 2018
2 Largo property owners allege insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
CLEARWATER — Two Largo property owners are suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Mother of mentally disabled adult alleges sexual abuse
CLEARWATER — The mother of a mentally disabled adult is suing the owner and operator of a St. Petersburg apartment complex, alleging breach of duty due to sexual abuse.
Tenant alleges property owner's negligence led to illness
CLEARWATER — A tenant is suing a Largo property owner, alleging negligence because insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and illness.
Pinellas County motorist accuses another driver, insurer of negligence, breach of contract
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County motorist is suing another vehicle driver and an insurance company, alleging negligence and breach of contract.
Customer accuses St. Petersburg bar of negligence
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing a St. Petersburg bar, alleging negligence in that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Marion County Sheriff's Office sergeant accused of violating woman's privacy
TAMPA — An appeals court is investigating the complaint from a woman who claims a sergeant at the Marion County Sheriff's Office violated her privacy and accessed her personal information as well as the personal information of thousands of others by accessing their vehicle identification database.
Florida transportation department receives reduced reward In wrongful termination case
TALLAHASSEE – District Judge Robert L. Hinkle has issued a court order to allow for a reduced award regarding the case between the Florida Department of Transportation and an employee that was wrongly terminated.
Court finds lack of standing in Medicare lawsuit – but not for lack of effort
A federal judge recently dismissed a Medicare beneficiary reimbursement company's consolidated class action, saying 14 times is plenty of chances for the company to plead its case.
Lawsuit over union leaders' 'double dipping' will go forward
A federal judge has denied a request from a postal service union president and vice president to dismiss a claim alleging they violate labor law in how they are paid.
Appeals court reverses controversial ant bite case
The infamous $5 million Florida ant bite verdict has been overturned.
Maritime law prevails in negligence claim against Royal Caribbean
The plaintiffs in a negligence claim against Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd. suffered a setback in April when Judge Federico Moreno of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida agreed to dismiss six of seven allegations contained in a lawsuit filed by plaintiffs David Disler and Kurt Weber.
Former Morgan Stanley employee owes $500,000 after seeking $3.5 million
A former Morgan Stanley financial adviser who filed a $3.5 wrongful termination claim in 2014 lost that case – and must pay roughly $500,000 to Morgan Stanley.
Wheels fall off scooter case
Get it in writing. A court order from U.S. District Judge Federico Moreno for the Southern District of Florida on April 20 dismisses a case against a seller of electric scooters.
Customer alleges frozen yogurt stand's negligence caused him to be hit by car
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Georgia man is suing the business owners of a Fort Lauderdale frozen yogurt stand, alleging premises liability and negligence.
Pinellas County property owner alleges construction work botched
ORLANDO — An Oldsmar property owner is suing a construction business, alleging breach of contract and fraud.
Visitor alleges Orange County negligence led to injuries
ORLANDO — A Palm Beach County woman is suing the Orange County commissioners, alleging negligence in allowing a dangerous condition stay in the premises and injure the plaintiff.
Experts: Roofing company that has scammed Florida homeowners may not be finished
JACKSONVILLE—A roofing company that has scammed more than 70 Florida homeowners is desperately searching for a loophole which would allow them to continue exploiting new customers.
Florida courts invalidate case against Boca Raton
JACKSONVILLE — A case against the city of Boca Raton, Chabad of East Boca Raton and TJCV Land Trust has been dismissed, following a complaint concerning the construction of a controversial religious center.
11th Circuit rules in case over felons' reinstatement of voting rights
TALLAHASSEE — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has ruled in favor of the state Executive Clemency Board in the case of convicted felons who sought to have their voting rights reinstated.
Orlando property owners allege insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.