News from 2018
Federal appeals court backs Navy's decision to withhold officer's suicide note from writer
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled the U.S.Navy was right to deny a book author's request to see a naval officer's personal suicide letter in a Freedom of Information Act case.
Appeals court says building materials company should be dismissed from mesothelioma case
WEST PALM BEACH –A Florida appeals court recently reversed a trial court’s order that denied the dismissal of a company’s responsibility in a mesothelioma case due to lack of jurisdiction.
Broward County property owner alleges insurer refused to cover hurricane damages
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Fort Laderdale property owner is suing an insurer, alleging refusal to apply payments for a property's covered loss due to a hurricane.
Business consultant alleges customer owes $56,000 fee
CLEARWATER — A business consultant is suing a financing company, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Margate property owner alleges insurer failed to cover hurricane damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Margate property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging refusal to apply payments for hurricane damages.
Employee alleges wrongful termination by home improvement group
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County woman is suing her former employer, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Customer alleges flooring companies failed to install tiles
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg woman is suing flooring companies, alleging breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
Handicapped guest sues Innisbrook Golf Resort & Spa in accident involving scooter
Guest at Innisbrook Golf Resort & Spa claims she fell off a scooter after a handicapped lift was lowered improperly
Bayfront Tower condo owners sue architects for noise problems from renovation
CLEARWATER — Condominium owners at Bayfront Tower in St. Petersburg are suing Wannemacher Jensen Architects Inc. and Jason W. Jensen, AIA, alleging noise and acoustical problems from a renovation project.
Parent claims employees responsible for child's accident at Discovery Middle School
The lawsuit alleges that a student at Discovery Middle School in Orlando was seriously injured "while in the custody and care" of school employees.
Orlando property owners sued, after guest claims she fell on slippery tiles
ORLANDO — A woman is suing a pair of Orlando homeowners, claiming she fell on "extremely slippery ceramic tile" on their property.
Circle K Stores sued after alleged slip-and-fall accident
A lawsuit against Circle K Stores Inc. claims that a woman slipped and fell while inside the store at 9097 Starkey Road in Pinellas County.
Motorist seeks more than $15,000 in damages, claiming Orlando car accident left him disabled
Injured motorist alleges negligence in the two-car accident near Crystal Creek Boulevard in Orlando.
Homeowners sue Castle Key Insurance, alleging breach of contract
The homeowners claim that their house sustained water damage but that Castle Key Insurance has failed to reimburse them fully for the repairs.
Customers sue ComplyRight tax preparation services after data breach
Customers allege Social Security numbers were compromised during data breach at ComplyRight tax preparation service.
Court grants defendants' motion for sanctions and attorney's fees in multi-year dispute with Taverna Imports
Plaintiffs Mariela Fonesca, representing Taverna Imports, and David S. Harris, her counsel, are accused of lying in court.
Court rejects discrimination claims against NetJets by pilot who is Muslim
Judge Kathleen Williams granted defendant NetJets Aviation's motion for summary judgment in a discrimination lawsuit filed by former employee Ameer Siddiqui.
Willis Insurance sues Alliant Insurance, alleging unlawful raid on employees, clients
Willis Insurance Service alleges competitor Alliant Insurance is "attempting to steal millions of dollars in revenue."
STEVEN A. MASON P.A.: Questions to ask during a military Divorce
Getting a divorce while one is in the military, or from a military member, is markedly different than getting a divorce while both parties are civilians.
BRYANT & HIGBY: Widow files medical malpractice lawsuit alleging negligence
Medical professionals go through several years of training in order to prepare them for treating a wide variety of illnesses and injuries.