News from November 2018
Attorney pushing lawsuit says climate change will cost Fort Lauderdale billions
Critic says suit would harm U.S. consumers
Court dismisses case over allegedly failed Medicare reimbursements
A U.S. District Court dismissed an ongoing case in which a plaintiff accused an indemnity company of not doing its part in reimbursing Medicare payments.
False representation case against Ultra Ivory dishwashing detergent continues after court ruling
A popular dish detergent company failed to have all claims of false representation dismissed by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida over the alleged use of an allergen in a product marketed as "trusted" and "mild."
Subcontractor's case sent back to lower court after appeals court accepts junk-mail mishap as genuine
A construction company's case was sent back to a lower court after the First District Court of Appeal in the State of Florida accepted that its counsel had failed to appear for a case management conference because the notice had gone to the counsel's junk mail folder.
Public records case against Town of Gulf Stream sent back to lower court
The District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida in the Fourth District remanded a lower court’s dismissal of a public records case against the Town of Gulf Stream on Oct. 24.
Chanel calls out dozens of companies for using its trademark to make money, wants $2 million from each
Fashion house Chanel took dozens of companies that allegedly used counterfeit Chanel products and trademarks for profit to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Oct. 18.
Miami-Dade County accuses local company of infringing on historic VIZCAYA trademark
Miami-Dade County sued a company for allegedly infringing on its trademark in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Oct. 19.
Attorney says alleged talk of 'rape and pillage' by football coach contributed to sexual assault against minor at Windermere Prep
A lawsuit is being filed against Windermere Preparatory School in Orlando after a father alleged that his son was inappropriately touched and assaulted by members of the school's football team.
Shingle manufacturer wins appeal for arbitration
A shingle producer has been granted an appeal against homeowners who claim that the company should pay for repairs after allegedly defective shingles were installed on their homes.
Court grants fashion company Troy Burch partial summary judgment in trademark infringement case
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Nov. 2 granted a partial summary judgement to a fashion company suing a woman for allegedly using its logo to sell similar products on eBay.
Royal Caribbean's motion for summary judgment denied in passenger death
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. isn’t entitled to its motion for summary judgment in a wrongful death case, the United States District Court in the Southern District of Florida ruled on October 17.
Police shooting victim continues to seek millions
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A West Palm Beach man is seeking millions of dollars after he was shot in 2013 by a deputy who mistook a cellphone for a gun, causing the man to be paralyzed.
League of Women Voters, Common Cause target governor's Supreme Court process
TALLAHASSEE -- The League of Women Voters of Florida and Common Cause have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Rick Scott (R) over the selection of Florida Supreme Court justices.
Pedestrian alleges transportation department's negligence caused her to fall into drain
CLEARWATER — A pedestrian is suing the state transportation department, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff to fall into a drain.
Pinellas County company seeks records from DNA information business
CLEARWATER — A PInellas County company is suing a DNA information business, alleging failure to deliver requested records.
St. Petersburg homeowner alleges insurance company failed to pay for hurricane damage
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg homeowner is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Customer alleges strip club operator's negligence led to shooting injuries
CLEARWATER — A Hillsborough County woman is suing a St. Petersburg strip club, alleging negligence led to her being shot.
Orlando property owner alleges insurer failed to cover vandalism
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Court grants default judgment against Florida market accused of selling fake Roor water pipes
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently granted a default judgement against a Florida market that failed to respond to a lawsuit accusing it of selling counterfeit Roor branded water pipes.
Florida suit claiming Tesla's autopilot function is flawed raises several questions, attorney says
A lawsuit recently filed by a Florida man against Tesla claiming that the autopilot feature on a Model S malfunctioned and caused him to have an accident raises questions about where the fault truly lies.