News from 2018
Appeals court affirms right of health administration agency to set rules when issuing facility certificates
An appellate court stepped into a legal tussle between hospital groups over which nabs the lucrative right to build a facility in Orange County.
Taxicab firms lose appeal in suit regarding Uber, Lyft operations in Miami-Dade
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to dismiss a suit filed by Florida taxicab companies against Miami-Dade County over taxicab medallions.
$5 million diamond contracted to sell for 20 times less was an honest mistake, appeals court rules
MIAMI – A dispute over a loose diamond worth approximately $5 million but was contracted to be purchased for just $235,000 has led to a recent decision by Florida's Third District Court of Appeal in favor of the seller, ruling a "unilateral mistake" was made.
Appellate court upholds immunity protections from some medical malpractice lawsuits
Florida's legislation expanding immunity for certain doctors and institutions from medical malpractice lawsuits does not violate the state constitution, an appellate court ruled on Aug. 1.
Appeals court backs Brazilian company in domain name dispute
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a district court ruling in a dispute regarding the registration of a domain name.
Court dismisses suit claiming credit card processor violated RICO Act
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently decided to partly grant a motion to dismiss a suit claiming a credit card processing company committed multiple acts of fraud by reprogramming credit card machines to send payment to themselves.
Orlando property owners allege insurance company refused to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando couple is suing a liability insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Tenants accuse Dunedin landlord, business owners of fraudulent concealment
CLEARWATER — Two tenants are suing a Dunedin landlord and business owners, alleging civil conspiracy.
Cadillac dealer accuses customer of passing worthless bank check
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Cadillac dealer is suing a Broward County woman, alleging she passed a worthless bank check.
Weston property owners allege insurance company failed to pay for water damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — Two Weston property owners are suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Tenant alleges Orlando property owner's negligence led to bathroom injuries
ORLANDO — A tenant is suing an Orlando property owner, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Clermont motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
ORLANDO — A Clermont motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Orlando property owner alleges insurance company failed to cover water damages
ORLANDO — An Orlando resident is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
KUHN LAW FIRM: Florida Supreme Court Clarifies When Presumption of Paternity May Be Challenged
Florida probate law provides for the inheritance rights of children of a parent who dies without leaving a will–i.e., an “intestate estate.” Florida law makes no distinction between children born in or out of wedlock.
KUHN LAW FIRM: Can You Sue Someone for “Interfering” with Your Inheritance?
Disinheriting a child often leads to hurt feelings and, in some cases, legal action after a parent’s death.
Tourist blames Disney resort for injuries
ORLANDO — A Palm Beach County man is suing Walt Disney, alleging negligence at one of its Bay Lake theme parks.
Orlando property owner alleges insurance company failed to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Customer alleges Wal-Mart negligence caused her to fall
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Stockholder alleges towing company owes $33,000
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing a St. Petersburg towing company, alleging it owes more than $33,000 for breach of contract.
Mother alleges daughter assaulted on school bus
CLEARWATER — A St. Petersburg mother is suing a public school district, alleging negligence in protecting students from sexual assault.