News from October 2018
Remodeling business alleges customer owes more than $300,000
CLEARWATER — A Tampa remodeling company is suing a customer, alleging breach of contract and refusal to apply payments of more than $300,000.
Former employee accused of turning off company's website without consent
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County company is suing a former employee, alleging tortious interference in turning off the plaintiff's website.
Broward County sues Lauderhill condominium association for rejecting resident's emotional support animal request
Broward County this week filed a lawsuit against a Lauderhill condominium association after the association allegedly denied a resident's request for an emotional support animal.
Epic Hotel waitresses file race and gender discrimination lawsuit in Miami federal court
Two waitresses are suing the California-based parent company of a Miami hotel in federal court over alleged discrimination on the basis of race and sex over the four years of their employment.
Florida-based Dycom faces putative federal securities investor class action
A Florida-based telecommunications infrastructure company and its leading executives misled investors about the company's expected growth ahead of a sharp drop in its share price earlier this year, according to a putative federal securities class action filed this week.
Couple that breeds toucans sues Orange County after long process with courts
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A couple is pursing a lawsuit against Orange County and local officials after they allege their bird farming business was a considered a zoning violation in the county code, following a complaint from a neighbor.
Resident alleges St Petersburg senior living facility staff failed to respond to her fall
CLEARWATER — A resident is suing St. Petersburg independent living facility operators, alleging negligence in failing to respond to her fall.
Cyclist alleges he was run over by Nissan driver
CLEARWATER — A Treasure Island cyclist is suing a Pinellas Park motorist, alleging the defendant negligently ran over the plaintiff.
Clearwater couple accuses neighbor of harassment
CLEARWATER — A Clearwater couple is suing a neighbor, alleging defamation and verbal harassment.
Largo property owner seeks to receive insurance coverage after hurricane
CLEARWATER — A Largo property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Financing company alleges couple owes nearly $6,600
CLEARWATER — A finance company is suing a couple, alleging they owe nearly $6,600 for breach of contract.
Pinellas County motorist alleges another driver caused crash
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County vehicle driver is suing another motorist, alleging negligent driving caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Orlando landlord alleges tenant owes more than $17,000
ORLANDO — An Orlando property landlord is suing a tenant, alleging it owes nearly $18,000 for breach of a lease contract.
Pedestrian alleges St. Petersburg's negligence caused fall on raised sidewalk
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing St. Petersburg, alleging negligence in failing to maintain its sidewalks.
Employee alleges he was terminated for attempting to claim compensation benefits
CLEARWATER — A former employee is suing a Madeira Beach seafood restaurant, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Orlando property owner alleges insurance company failed to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando residential property owner is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Orlando driver alleges Connecticut motorist caused crash
ORLANDO — An Orlando woman is suing a Connecticut motorist, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Lacoste goes after counterfeiters
Lacoste, known for those polos featuring a little alligator, accuses several e-commerce merchants of selling counterfeit products.
Appeals court sides with Brazilian bank regarding proper forum issue in suit involving $2.7 million bank account
MIAMI – Florida’s Third District Court of Appeals recently reversed a decision by the Miami-Dade County Circuit Court regarding the proper court venue for a Miami man's suit alleging fraud and breach of contract against a Brazilian bank.
Federal suit alleges counterfeiters are selling bogus brand-name luxury products on the internet
FORT PIERCE – Several makers of famous label brands, including Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, recently filed a federal suit accusing several individuals, partnerships and businesses, including a Chinese-based company, of selling counterfeit products bearing famous brand names on the internet.