News from 2018
Assistant property manager alleges former employer violated FLSA
DeLAND, Fla. — A Volusia County woman is suing her former employer, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Orlando property owners accuse home builder of shoddy work
ORLANDO — Orlando property owners are suing a local home builder, alleging breach of contract.
Dog attack victim alleges Winter Park pet owners were negligent
ORLANDO — A Winter Park woman is suing dog owners, alleging negligence in keeping their pet from attacking a neighbor.
Drawn-out litigation against Congress Plaza involving long-distance plaintiff draws to a close
WEST PALM BEACH – Issues in lengthy litigation about real estate holdings involving a plaintiff who lives abroad were recently resolved in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Clearwater dogs owners cited in attack
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing Clearwater dog owners, alleging negligence led to an attack on the plaintiff.
Resident blames Largo building operator for injuries on stairs
CLEARWATER — A resident is suing a Largo building operator, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff's fall down the stairs.
Customer alleges grocery store owner's negligence caused injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing a Winter Garden grocery store owner, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Orlando property owners allege insurance company failed to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Orlando property owners are suing a liability insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Handicapped barista alleges hotel refused to accommodate request for time off
ORLANDO — A barista is suing an Orlando hotel, alleging handicap discrimination and retaliation.
Consumer attorney: Senior scams in state 'more prevalent' and 'more sophisticated'
TALLAHASSEE – Experts say that scams that target elderly residents of Florida have become more frequent in recent years.
Email between blogger's attorney, Center for Individual Rights barred from dispute over legal fees
MIAMI – The Center for Individual Rights (CIR) was recently granted part of its motion to prevent blogger Irina Chevaldina from introducing certain records at trial in which CIR alleges that Chevaldina still owes them for representing her in a copyright lawsuit over Chevaldina’s use of a photo in her blog
Passenger alleges JetBlue's hard landing caused injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County passenger is suing JetBlue, alleging negligence in injuring the plaintiff due to a hard landing.
Jacksonville motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
ORLANDO — A Jacksonville motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash.
Iron company alleges construction business owes nearly $60,000
ORLANDO — An Orange County iron business is suing an Inverness construction company, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment in failing to pay nearly $60,000.
Customer alleges Subaru sold defective vehicle
ORLANDO — A customer is suing Subaru, alleging breach of a written warranty.
Ocoee property owner alleges insurer failed to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Ocoee property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging refusal to apply payments due to hurricane damages.
AG Plus Express accused of wrongful termination over workers' compensation claim
ORLANDO — A former employee is suing AG Plus Express LLC, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination, after he filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits.
Court Denies Collier County School Board’s Motion to Dismiss Former Teacher’s Suit
FORT MYERS — A federal court has refused to dismiss a former teacher's lawsuit against the Collier County School Board, alleging that her termination was due to age discrimination.
FTC and Florida ordered to reschedule depositions in case alleging computer company scam
FORT MYERS — The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Florida will have to identify and supply "communications with former employees" of companies accused of selling deceptive computer cleanup services and security software, according to a federal court opinion issued on Aug. 2.
Deaf man wins appeal after losing case against Lifemark Hospitals
The Court reversed a decision to grant a motion for summary judgment to Lifemark Hospitals Inc., after a deaf man claimed he was not provided full access to an American Sign Language interpreter.