News from May 2018
Scary accident at Port Everglades leads to lawsuit
A Florida ship worker has filed a complaint against his former employer for negligence after being hurt on the job, according to court documents filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Fort Lauderdale Division.
South African seaman seeks damages for injuries incurred on yacht
A South African seaman injured while the pleasure yacht on which he was employed was undergoing repairs in Ford Lauderdale last fall is seeking "maintenance and cure" and other relief from defendants he says negligently caused his injuries.
Perry woman claims illness linked to salmonella outbreak
An elderly Taylor County woman who spent about seven days hospitalized for exposure to salmonella has filed a complaint against an Indiana-based egg producer and a Missouri-based grocery chain following a recall of more than 200 million eggs earlier this year.
St. Petersburg Beach dog owners cited in attack on house manager
CLEARWATER — A Tampa woman is suing St. Petersburg Beach dog owners, alleging negligence and strict liability in their pet's attack on the plaintiff.
Customer alleges nail salon's negligence caused foot injuries
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing a St. Petersburg salon, alleging negligence in failing to prevent injuries to her feet.
Bicycle rider alleges motorist ran him over
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County bicycle rider is suing a motorist, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the cyclist.
Mother accuses Largo McDonald's of negligence in child's injuries
CLEARWATER — A Clearwater mother of a minor is suing a McDonald's in Largo, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to her child.
McDonald's accused of overcharging for Quarter Pounder
MIAMI -- If two plaintiffs get their way, McDonald’s will have to face a jury for allegedly overcharging Quarter Pounder customers based on a May 8 opinion in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Cartier accuses competitor of selling counterfeit jewelry
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A luxury jewelry brand has taken legal action against a company it alleges sells counterfeit jewelry according to a May 8 opinion in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Fort Lauderdale Division.
Ocoee couple alleges insurance company failed to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Ocoee couple is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer alleges Tommy Hilfiger's negligence led to injuries at store
ORLANDO — A customer is suing Tommy Hilfiger, alleging negligence in failing to maintain a safe business environment.
Guests cite Pinellas Park homeowners for collapse of kitchen roof
CLEARWATER — Two guests are suing Pinellas Park property owners, alleging negligence in the collapse of a drywall in the kitchen.
Visitor alleges he injured himself at doctor's office
ORLANDO — A visitor is suing the business owner and operator of an Orlando doctor's office, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
New Your jeweler alleges Orlando company owes more than $30,000
ORLANDO — A New York jewelry company is suing an Orlando jewel business, alleging refusal to apply payments of more than $30,000.
Mother of minor accuses taekwondo center of sexual abuse
CLEARWATER — A mother of a minor is suing a Pinellas County taekwondo center and its employee, alleging negligence, battery and sexual abuse.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Florida legal action targets pharmaceutical distributors, manufacturers
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. -- The state of Florida has taken legal action against the opioid crisis in the Circuit Court of Sixth Judicial Circuit in and for Pasco County, West Pasco Division according to a May 15 opinion.
Former prisoner alleges years of poor treatment from health care contractor, employees
PENSACOLA (Florida Record) — A former Florida inmate is suing a state corrections health care services provider and three of its employees, alleging years of poor health care he received following a colitis diagnosis, including solitary confinement for using the bathroom, that ultimately left him with a colostomy bag.
Winter Park property owner alleges insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — A Winter Park property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Visitor blames Orange County property owner for injuries
ORLANDO — A Seminole County woman is suing an Orange County property owner, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.