News from November 2018
Court refuses to intervene in family disagreement over man's wrongful death settlement
A court has ruled that it will not intervene in determining who will benefit from a $4.5 million wrong death settlement with the Florida Department of Corrections.
Timeshare exit company called out for allegedly tricking Orange Lake owners trying to get out of their contracts
A court has dismissed some charges in a legal battle between the Orange Lake Country Club and a company alleged to have swindled timeshare owners into breaching their contracts and stopping payments.
Winter Garden property owners allege insurance carrier failed to pay for hurricane damage
CLEARWATER — Two Winter Garden property owners are suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Union Park resident alleges insurance company failed to pay for water damage
CLEARWATER — A Union Park homeowner is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Ocoee property buyers allege real estate company failed to disclose problems
ORLANDO — Ocoee property buyers are suing a real estate company, alleging breach of purchase and sale agreement.
Fort Lauderdale considers suing Big Oil amidst federal court rulings rejecting climate change theories
FORT LAUDERDALE (Legal Newsline) – The Fort Lauderdale City Commission is considering suing oil companies over the climate change activists say could raise sea coastal levels to catastrophic proportions.
Hialeah attorney indefinitely suspended after wire fraud, conspiracy conviction in QVC scheme
TALLAHASSEE — Hialeah attorney Eric Allen Waraftig has been indefinitely suspended following a Sept. 26 Florida Supreme Court order and his conviction for wire fraud and conspiracy in a scheme to bilk a cable shopping network, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Jacksonville attorney faces 3-year suspension in single client matter
TALLAHASSEE — Jacksonville attorney Robert Patrick Selzer faces a three-year suspension following an Oct. 18 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations stemming from a single client matter, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Former assistant statewide prosecutor suspended following theft conviction
TALLAHASSEE — Kissimmee attorney and former assistant statewide prosecutor Thomas Anthony Sadaka faces indefinite suspension following an Oct. 15 Florida Supreme Court order following his conviction on a theft charge, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Fort Pierce attorney suspended for not paying federal income taxes
TALLAHASSEE — Fort Pierce attorney John Kevin Griffin has been suspended following an Sept. 6 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations arising from issues with his federal income taxes, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Winter Springs attorney voluntarily disbarred ahead of misappropriation allegations
TALLAHASSEE — Winter Springs attorney Christopher Tracy Fulmer faces voluntarily disbarment following an Oct. 4 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he misappropriated tens of thousands of dollars, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Miami attorney suspended over inappropriate communication with opposing counsel's client
TALLAHASSEE — Miami attorney John H. Faro has been suspended following a Sept. 28 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations stemming from a legal malpractice lawsuit against him and his firm, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Former FSU attorney disbarred following conviction in child sex sting
TALLAHASSEE — Longtime Tallahassee attorney Dayton Michael Cramer has been disbarred following an Oct. 15 Florida Supreme Court order following his conviction earlier this year for trying to have sex with a 13-year-old girl, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Vero Beach attorney suspended for allegedly failing to supervise non-attorney employees
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Vero Beach attorney Jonathan Fredrick Bull has been suspended following an Oct. 18 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he failed to properly supervise non-lawyer employees, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
St. Petersburg attorney disbarred for allegedly failing to comply with a disciplinary order
St. Petersburg attorney Kelley Andrea Bosecker has been disbarred over allegations she failed to comply with a previous disciplinary order.
Bay Harbor Islands attorney reprimanded for inappropriate contact with opposing counsel's client
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Bay Harbor Islands attorney Sheldon J. Burnett was publicly reprimanded following an Oct. 18 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he inappropriately contacted an opposing counsel's client during litigation in 2016, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Coral Gables' use of license plate readers goes against Constitution, New Civil Liberties Alliance attorney says
Coral Gables resident Raul Mas Canosa is suing the city and the state in a complaint that alleges he has been followed for years through the use of the state's license plate readers, and his attorney believes his client's constitutional rights have been violated.
Widow alleges medical providers' negligence caused husband's death
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County widow is suing medical providers, alleging negligence and vicarious liability.
Former student alleges high school's negligence led to injuries
ORLANDO — A former student is suing the Orange County school system, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Note holder alleges Orange County borrower owes $45,000
ORLANDO — A note holder is suing an Orange County borrower, alleging default on a promissory note of more than $45,000.