News from November 2018
Former Miami-Dade corrections officer files discrimination, civil rights suit
A former employee of the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Metro West Detention Center has filed suit claiming he was discriminated against and put in harm's way while working at the center.
Cosmetics company sues alleged distributor of counterfeits
A Florida cosmetics company is suing for copyright and trademark infringement after another company allegedly sold counterfeit products bearing its name.
Family sues Broward County School Board after 9-year-old autistic son allegedly hit by classroom aide
The family of a disabled student in Broward County is suing the Broward County School Board after the 9-year-old was allegedly struck by a classroom aide.
Elderly Florida man sues after losing $450K in alleged embezzlement scheme
A Florida man has filed suit seeking to recoup nearly a half million dollars after he was duped in a fake investment scheme.
Firefighter's demotion over personal Facebook post challenged in court
A Broward County firefighter claims he was wrongfully demoted for his social-media opposition to a civil suit involving a victim of the Stoneman Douglas High School shootings.
BMW driver sued after high-speed crash that killed two people
ORLANDO — Personal representatives are suing motorist Justin Fonner, alleging that he caused a car accident that killed two people.
Court denies preliminary injunction to remove Gov. Rick Scott from Senate recount
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida denied the League of Women Voters of Florida’s motion for preliminary injunction to remove Gov. Rick Scott from having any role in the Senate race recount process.
Court grants yacht dealer president default judgment motion
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida granted a default judgment to a man alleging injuries sustained from a bungee cord product.
Philadelphia-based 'Church Girls' band clashes with Florida 'Church Girls' in court
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida declined to dismiss a motion to cancel the federal trademark for "Church Girls" held by a Philadelphia-based band performing under the same name as a Florida-based band.
Court orders Florida doctor to complete deposition in pending lawsuit
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida granted a motion ordering a Florida doctor to complete depositions in the doctor's lawsuit alleging civil rights violations after he lost his license following the death of a patient.
Motorist alleges Florida highway patrol negligence caused crash
CLEARWATER — A motorist is suing the Florida highway department, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Winter Park property owners allege insurer failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — Two Winter Park property owners are suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Customer alleges WAWA's negligence caused fall, injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing WAWA, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Consumer accuses bank of unfair collection practices
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a bank, alleging unfair and abusive debt collection practices.
Motorist alleges insurer failed to cover car crash injuries
CLEARWATER — A car crash victim is suing a driver and insurer, alleging negligence and breach of contract.
Visitor alleges Largo apartment complex's negligence caused picnic table to break
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing Largo apartment complex operators, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Customer alleges Seminole bowling alley's negligence caused injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a Seminole bowling alley, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Orlando property owners allege State Farm failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing State Farm, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Texas Roadhouse sued in slip-and-fall accident
ORLANDO — A Florida woman is suing Texas Roadhouse Inc., a national chain, after she allegedly slipped and fell down at one of the barbecue restaurants in Orlando.
Florida jury slaps tobacco company R.J. Reynolds with $5 million in damages for smoker’s heart disease case
A jury for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court on Wednesday hit tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds with a $5 million damage award for the heart disease a man suffered after 30 years of smoking.