News from May 2018
Pinellas County homeowners allege insurer refused to cover hurricane damage
CLEARWATER — Two Pinellas County homeowners are suing an insurance company, alleging refusal to apply payments for hurricane damage.
Visitor alleges Orlando property operator's negligence led to injuries
ORLANDO — An Orlando woman is suing a local property operator, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurance carrier failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing an insurance carrier, alleging breach of contract.
Largo driver alleges another motorist caused crash
CLEARWATER — A Largo motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence reckless conduct in causing a vehicle crash.
Widow accuses medical providers of negligence in husband's death
CLEARWATER — A Florida widow is suing Pinellas County health care providers, alleging negligence resulting in the wrongful death of her husband.
Guest alleges Super 8 hotel's negligence led to bed bug bites
CLEARWATER — A Leon County couple is suing a Super 8 hotel, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries in the form of bed bug bites.
Free speech, right to privacy collide in NRA suit against state's gun laws, attorney says
TALLAHASSEE – In the legal battle involving the National Rifle Association and Gov. Rick Scott's new gun laws, another complication has transpired that may force the NRA to name two young adults in its lawsuit.
Tampa Bay Times alleges Georgia company owes $204,000
CLEARWATER — The Tampa Bay Times is suing a Georgia corporation, citing alleging refusal to apply payments of more than $204,000 and unjust enrichment.
Driver alleges Pinellas County motorist caused crash
CLEARWATER — A driver is suing a Pinellas County motorist, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent a vehicle crash and reckless conduct.
Pinellas County resident alleges uneven sidewalk caused injuries
CLEARWATER — A jogger is suing Pinellas County, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurer failed to pay $35,000 for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando resident is suing an insurance company, alleging refusal to apply payments for hurricane damage.
Couple alleges manufacturer sold defective air compressor
ORLANDO — A husband and wife are suing the manufacturer of an air compressor, alleging strict liability, loss of consortium and negligence.
Orlando property owners allege insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Garden of Gulf Cove Property Owners’ member gets another chance to prove assessment payment
FORT MYERS. Fla -- A motion to dismiss a case over an alleged defrauding of a member of a property owners’ association’s home was denied in part and granted in part by District Judge Sherri Polster Chappell in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Fort Myers Division.
Lease termination turns into credit issue case against National Credit System
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A plaintiff's motion to strike in the Fair Credit Reporting Act case against National Credit System has been granted as well as denied on several arguments.
Florida's 19th Circuit Court announces judicial applicants
MELBOURNE, Fla. -- Florida's 19th Circuit Court has announced the applicants to replace Circuit Court Judge Paul B. Kanarek.
Branch Banking & Trust Company Receives Work Product Protection For Detailed Suspicious Incident Report In Alleged Fraudulent Check Cashing Case
An order has been issued regarding a Suspicious Incident Report (SIR) provided by Branch Banking & Trust Company in a case involving the cashing of what was thought to be a forged refund check.
Immigration firm sued for 'inadequate representation'
A Vermont federal court denied a motion for dismissal lawsuit filed against Anthony Korda and The Korda Law Firm by a man who was seeking permanent U.S. residency, instead ordering that the case be moved for jurisdictional purposes to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, according to an opinion filed on May 8.
Court won't drop Walmart manager from slip and fall lawsuit
Walmart failed in its effort to remove a store manager named as a defendant in a slip and fall lawsuit. The retail giant filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Broward Division.
Slip on cruise ship deck leads to lawsuit
MIAMI – A woman wants a cruise line to be held liable for a slip and fall according to court documents filed with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on May 9.