News from October 2018
Orlando property owner alleges insurance company denied correct proceeds after hurricane
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Customer alleges Chrysler dealer sold defective vehicle
ORLANDO — A customer is suing a Chrysler automobile distributor, alleging breach of warranties.
Wellness company accuses massage therapists of defamation
ORLANDO — An Orange County wellness company is suing two licensed massage therapists, alleging defamation.
Winter Garden homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover storm damages
ORLANDO — A Winter Garden homeowner is suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Polk County motorist alleges another driver caused crash
ORLANDO — A Polk County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Tiffany says Chinese company sold counterfeit goods in Florida
Tiffany, the famous brand behind the little blue gift box, accuses a China-based company of selling counterfeit items.
Construction business alleges subcontractor owes $18,000
ORLANDO — An Orlando construction business is suing a Sunrise subcontractor, alleging breach of an agreement.
Customer alleges tire business' negligence led to injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing an Orlando auto and tire business, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Guest alleges Marriott resort hotel's negligence led to injuries
ORLANDO — A Miami Dade County woman is suing Marriott, alleging negligence caused her to sustain injuries.
Orlando property owners allege insurer failed to pay for water damage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing an insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Investment fund failed to prove men acted fraudulently regarding $3 million investment, court says
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently dismissed a securities fraud suit filed by an investment fund against two men who were accused of tricking the fund into making a $3 million investment.
Apopka property owners allege insurance company failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Two Apopka property owners are suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Guest alleges Crowne Plaza's negligence led to dining area injury
ORLANDO — A business invitee is suing Crowne Plaza, alleging negligence caused him to fall in the hotel dining area.
Insurance company alleges Orlando hauling business' negligence damaged equipment
ORLANDO — An insurance company is suing an Orlando hauling business, alleging negligence led to the damage of equipment.
Visitor alleges Winter Garden apartment operators' negligence led to her being shot
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing Winter Park apartment complex operators, alleging negligence caused her to be shot.
Mother alleges medical care providers' negligence led to newborn's health issues
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing medical care providers, alleging negligence in the delivery of her son.
Polk County driver alleges another motorist caused crash
ORLANDO — A Polk County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash.
MASTERSON HOAG & SMITH P.A.: Court Upholds Medical Malpractice Immunity Law
In Florida, the legal doctrine of sovereign immunity limits the amount of damages recoverable in a medical malpractice claim against certain government and quasi-governmental entities.
BARKER & COOK P.A.: 2 parties engage in partnership disputes over park project
When two or more entrepreneurs in Florida or elsewhere decide to undertake a major development project, they may choose to share responsibilities by forming a partnership.
Judges dismisses suit alleging fraud in used-cellphone business deal
MIAMI – The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently dismissed a fraud suit filed by a Deerfield Beach-based cellphone wholesale distributor against a used cellphone seller in a partnership gone wrong.