News from November 2018
Judge defines several terms for parties in ocular patent dispute
WEST PALM BEACH – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently defined certain terms in a New York-based ocular telehealth company's patent dispute with a handful of its competitors.
Florida's Supreme Court says twins' case against Adept Community Services can be heard
Twins case had been dismissed in lower courts
Personal assistant alleges she was fired after complaining of sexual harassment
ORLANDO — A personal assistant is suing her former employer, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Former employee accuses Honeywell, claims administrator of violating ERISA
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing Honeywell and a claims administrator, alleging violation of ERISA.
Consumer alleges steam inhaler manufacturer sold unsafe product
ORLANDO — An Orange County consumer is suing a steam inhaler manufacturer and Walgreens, alleging negligence and breach of contract.
Orlando property owner alleges insurance company failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Staffing company alleges Pinellas County business owes more than $69,000
CLEARWATER — A Hillsborough County staffing company is suing a Pinellas County business, alleging breach of contract.
St. Petersburg is motorist alleges another drivers negligence caused crash
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg woman is suing a Canadian driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Windermere homeowners allege insurance company failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Two Windermere homeowners are suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Linen rental company alleges seafood restaurant owes more than $26,000
ORLANDO — A linen rental company is suing a Fort Pierce seafood restaurant, alleging it owes more than $26,000 for breach of textile rental service agreement.
Materials supplier alleges roofing business owes $117,000
CLEARWATER — A materials supplier is suing a Pinellas County roofing business, alleging it owes more than $117,000 for breach of contract.
Beachfront property owners accuses Redington Beach of invasion of private land
CLEARWATER — Two Redington Beach property owners are suing the town, alleging unauthorized physical invasion of private land.
Lake County motorist alleges another driver caused crash
ORLANDO — A Lake County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence driving caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Pinellas County company accuses radio station of contract breach
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County company is suing a radio station, alleging breach of contract.
Army veteran granted new hearing in dispute over Social Security disability claim
JACKSONVILLE – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit recently granted an Army veteran a new hearing for disability benefits after he had been denied the benefits by the Social Security Administration and that decision was later backed by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Wal-Mart customer alleges store's negligence caused her to fall
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence and premises liability caused her to sustain injuries.
Orange County couple alleges 7-Eleven operators failed to provide proper security
ORLANDO — An Orange County couple is suing 7-Eleven operators, alleging failure to protect and negligence.
St. Petersburg motorist alleges another driver caused crash
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligent driving caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Family alleges St. Petersburg nursing home failed to properly care for resident
CLEARWATER — A family is suing Pinellas County nursing home facilities, alleging failure to protect and negligence led to the death of a resident.
Cyclist alleges dog owner's negligence led to attack
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a Treasure Island dog owner, alleging negligence led to the pet attacking the plaintiff..