News from October 2018
Copyright case over telenovelas dismissed
A federal judge threw out a copyright lawsuit over two Mexican telenovelas.
Florida resident must provide more information in Colombian construction company dispute
A Florida resident must produce several documents related to his lawsuit alleging misappropriation of funds, a federal judge ruled.
Federal judge upholds class action settlement with Godiva Chocolatier
A class action settlement between Godiva Chocolatier Inc. and an aggrieved customer will continue, a federal appeals court ruled.
Teletronics' bankruptcy petition fails
A communications company failed a bid to claim Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections.
Tim Horton franchisees in contract dispute
Popular restaurant chain Tim Hortons accuses of a group of Michigan franchisees of not paying fees owed by a contract.
Appeals court sends portions of RICO case filed by Sun Life back to District Court in Florida
JACKSONVILLE (Florida Record) – A federal appeals court has revived portions of a Canadian insurance company's racketeering lawsuit against a Missouri insurance premium finance service company but issues remain, one member of the three-judge panel said in his concurrence of the Sept. 18 decision in the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Florida owner of damaged yacht sues Lloyd’s for failure to honor marine insurance policy
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Florida-based company that owns yacht that sustained damage due to engine failure and heavy winds while sailing in the Bahamas recently filed suit against Lloyd’s of London for breach of contract alleging the company failed to pay for damages as agreed in a marine insurance policy.
Orlando property owner alleges insurance company denied coverage after hurricane
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Motorist alleges GEICO failed to cover crash damages
CLEARWATER — A Pasco County motorist is suing GEICO, alleging breach of contract.
New York tourist accuses Walt Disney Parks of false arrest
ORLANDO — A New York tourist is suing Walt Disney, alleging negligence and false arrest or imprisonment.
Coral Springs homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Coral Springs homeowner is suing an insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Broward County motorist alleges another driver caused crash
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Florida Gun Show sues Fort Lauderdale after city cancels gun shows
FORT LAUDERDALE – Florida Gun Shows Inc. recently filed a complaint against the city of Fort Lauderdale in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida alleging violations of freedom of speech and equal protection after the city canceled its gun shows.
Visitor alleges Clearwater dog owner failed to prevent attack
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg man is suing a Clearwater dog owner, alleging negligence led to the pet attacking the plaintiff.
Orlando property owner seeks insurance proceeds after wind damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Orlando homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowner is suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Restaurant employee alleges he was terminated for not shaving beard
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing an Orlando restaurant, alleging denial of reasonable accommodation.
Driver alleges another motorist's negligence caused crash
ORLANDO — An Orlando vehicle driver is suing another motorist, alleging negligent driving caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Florida company was trying to force Croatian music fest promoter to sign deal, lawyer says
MIAMI – A nine-person jury in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently found that Worldwide Entertainment Group Inc., promoters of the Ultra Miami Music Festival, had intentionally set out to defraud Adria MM Productions Ltd. by taking over a music festival promoted by Adria and confiscating the proceeds.
Bondi, mortgage company reach settlement regarding misrepresentation of disaster forbearance plan
TALLAHASSEE – Attorney General Pam Bondi recently announced a settlement with one of the largest non-bank residential mortgage providers in the country that allegedly engaged in misconduct regarding a mortgage forbearance plan in the wake of Hurricane Irma in 2017.