News from May 2018
2 consumers accuse Chrysler of manufacturing defective vehicle
ORLANDO — Consumers are suing Chrysler, alleging the vehicle manufacturer, put a defective vehicle on the market.
Orlando resident alleges insurance company failed to cover fire damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando resident is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract for refusal to apply payments.
District Court judge denies class certification in toxin lawsuit
MIAMI — Tens of thousands of residents living in The Acreage, a residential community near Palm Beach that for years has been the focus of industrial contamination litigation, won't get to join a class action following a federal judge's decision early last month to deny class certification.
Court denies NRA motion to proceed with gun law challenge with anonymous plaintiffs
TALLAHASSEE — A District Court judge in Tallahassee has ruled that in the National Rifle Association's bid to maintain gun-buying rights for 18- to 21-year-old Florida residents, the lobbying group cannot proceed using pseudonyms for individual plaintiffs.
Federal judge: Insurance companies obligated to defend auto rental lessors
MIAMI (Florida Record) — Even if an amendment to the a federal transportation act provided a complete defense for auto rental lessors, insurance companies remain obligated to defend them and raise the amendment as an affirmative defense, a federal judge ruled in an order handed down in April.
Orlando man settlement with ex-employer approved
ORLANDO -- An Orlando man’s legal battle with a former employer came to an end as their settlement agreement was approved in U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida Orlando Division, based on a May 9 opinion.
Contractor wins motion for summary judgment
ORLANDO -- A Florida contractor was granted its request against a former partner, according to a May 7 opinion of the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida Orlando Division.
Federal judge partially grants motion for default judgment in patent case
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A federal judge partially granted a motion for default judgment in a lawsuit involving a patent infringement dispute.
In Florida, ruling says restraint of deaf resident was not medical malpractice
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The question of whether a deaf academy acted in medical malpractice or negligence was answered in a Supreme Court of Florida’s April 26 opinion.
Federal judge partially grants motion for summary judgment in dispute involving Safeco Insurance
FORT MYERS — A federal judge has partially granted a motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit involving an insurance coverage dispute with Safeco Insurance.
Subcontractor ordered to pay over $200K to MWH Constructors in contract case
WEST PALM BEACH — An electrical subcontractor has to pay a company more than $200,000 after it was found in breach of a contract by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, according to a May 4 opinion.
St. Petersburg homeowner alleges insurer failed to pay for water damage
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg homeowner is suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Largo motorist alleges another driver caused crash
CLEARWATER — A Largo motorist driver is suing another driver, alleging reckless conduct.
Clearwater company accuses roofing business of fraud
CLEARWATER — A Clearwater company is suing a roofing business, alleging breach of contract and fraud.
Family member alleges medical facility's negligence caused death
CLEARWATER — A family member is suing a St. Petersburg medical facility, alleging breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and wrongful death.
U.S. judge hands down another dimissal in Mainstream Advertising's trademark infringement case
MIAMI (Florida Record) — A federal judge has handed down another dismissal, this time in part, in a California online advertising services company's lawsuit against a Miami domain management firm with which it once had a profitable business arrangement.
Former detention officer proves FMLA, nationality discrimination lead to termination
MIAMI -- A man who alleged that discrimination and FMLA retaliation against him caused his termination was victorious in court, according to a May 5 opinion in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
District court rules construction company can't move case to another state
MIAMI -- A construction company won’t be able to defend its indemnity case in a new location based on a May 9 opinion in the U. S. District for the Southern District of Florida.
Portion of expert testimony won't be accepted in court amid ongoing trademark case
MIAMI -- The question of whether an expert witness’ testimony should be considered in a trademark case was answered according to a May 10 opinion in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Employee accuses Disney theme park of discrimination
ORLANDO — An employee is suing Walt Disney, alleging racial discrimination and sexual discrimination.