News from September 2018
MASTERSON HOAG & SMITH P.A.: Defamation Lawsuit Alleges Retaliation by Hospital Against Staff Doctor
Dr. Hadi Hakki, who was the chief of surgery at Northside Hospital, filed a lawsuit in 2012 against Galencare, Inc., which operates the hospital, and alleged that the hospital misrepresented statistics related to their surgical success.
Association president sues board member and employer
ORLANDO — An association president is suing Ed Cushman and Automotive Service Association, board member and employer, alleging defamation.
Air-conditioner repairman claims homeowner's dog bit him
ORLANDO — Emmanuel Espada Cardec filed a complaint on Sept. 12, in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida - Orange County, against Arick Hicks and Ruben Soto alleging that the defendants' dog attacked and bit him.
Physician claims online blog defamed him
ORLANDO — Thomas P. Trevisani, M.D., filed a complaint on Sept. 12, in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida - Orange County, against John Doe alleging that the defendant made false and defamatory statements about him in a blog.
Spilled hot coffee stirs legal dispute
ORLANDO — A motorist who allegedly bought a cup of hot coffee with the plastic lid not properly attached at a McDonald's in Florida has filed a lawsuit against Summerwind Foods Inc., claiming the spilled java disabled, disfigured and scarred her.
Federal judge denies four of five requests from alleged victim of energy-saving scam
MIAMI – Judge Darrin P. Gayles of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, ruled on Sept. 13 in favor of InTrust Bank in a case involving alleged fraudulent sales of air conditioners.
Publix supermarket sued by shopper claiming she slipped on wet floor
ORLANDO — A shopper is suing Publix Super Markets Inc., claiming she slipped on a spilled can of soda inside the store and injured herself in the fall.
Correction officer sues Orange County for racial discrimination
ORLANDO — A correction officer is suing Orange County, citing alleged discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation.
Former patient sues physicians' group for breach of duty
ORLANDO — A former patient is suing CFP Physicians Group, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Weigh master sues employer and union for discrimination
ORLANDO — A weigh master is suing Orange County and Laborers International Union of North America, employer and union, citing alleged discrimination, hostile work environment and wrongful termination.
Woman sues two businesses after alleged trip-and-fall accident
ORLANDO — A woman claiming injuries is suing Save-A-Lot and Five Star Refrigeration and Air, alleging she was at the South Orange Avenue location of the two businesses when she allegedly tripped and fell down.
Injured Florida motorist sues driver for negligence
ORLANDO — Candida Rolon Rodriguez filed a complaint on Sept. 12, in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida - Orange County, against Aaron Virgilio alleging that he breached his duty of reasonable care while driving.
Bankers' protest of defendant’s witnesses rebuffed by federal judge
Bankers sue insurance company for not providing proper liability coverage. Judge Edwin G. Torres, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, reviewed such a motion on Sept. 12 in a lawsuit filed by a bank, seeking damages for an insurance company’s failure to provide the proper liability insurance
Florida court rules against promoter of boxing superstar
MIAMI — Florida's Third District Court of Appeal KO'ed a trial court’s decision to award $8.5 million to All Star, Inc., the former promoter for boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez.
Federal judge throws out four of five allegations of negligence against Wells Fargo Bank
MIAMI – A lawsuit filed against Wells Fargo Bank alleging malfeasance in allowing fraudulent bank deposits to continue for an extended period of time was dismissed on Sept. 11 by U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles.
Federal judge orders Florida election officials to provide Puerto Ricans with Spanish language voting information
GAINESVILLE — A federal judge has ordered Florida election officials to provide Puerto Rican residents with Spanish-language voting information in a ruling that will affect 32 Sunshine State counties that conduct English-only elections.
Sexual assault victim granted more time to compile evidence for lawsuit against Cape Coral Hospital
A federal judge will allow a woman more time to conduct depositions to prove her sexual assault case.
Insurance company not liable for loss on Bahamas construction project, federal judge rules
An insurance company does not have to provide coverage to an interior design company involved in a lawsuit.
Parents allege hospital's negligence caused death of their child
CLEARWATER — Polk County parents are suing a Pinellas County children's hospital, alleging medical negligence caused the death of their child.
Adult performer alleges talent agency made false representations
CLEARWATER — An adult performer is suing a talent agency, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.