News from 2018
Court denies assault victim's request for Cape Coral Hospital employee records
FORT MYERS – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently denied a request for Cape Coral Hospital internal employee records by a former patient who claims she was sexually assaulted by a hospital employee.
WHITTEL & MELTON LLC: Customer Says Gulfport Bar/Grill Negligence Lead to Attack
A Pinellas County customer is suing a Gulfport bar/grill, alleging negligent supervision led to him being attacked.
BARKER & COOK P.A.: Raytheon accuses former employee of theft of trade secrets
Upon choosing to turn in a letter of resignation, companies in Florida and elsewhere may expect an employee to turn over any sensitive materials before accepting a position with a competitor.
KUHN LAW FIRM PA: Is My Revocable Trust Liable for My Personal Debts?
A trust is a vehicle for disposing of your assets without the need for probate after you die.
VERNIS & BOWLING: Deborah Martin, esq. to speak at Orlando Iasiu Meeting
Deborah Martin (Palm Beach), will speak at the Orlando Chapter meeting of IASIU on September 27, 2018.
Pinellas County business accuses concrete contractor of poor workmanship
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County business is suing a concrete contractor, alleging breach of contract by failing to complete work on a project.
Orlando motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
ORLANDO — An Orlando motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Patient alleges nursing facility's negligence caused extreme pain
ORLANDO — A patient is suing nursing facility operators, alleging negligence and poor care.
Customer alleges Burger King negligence led to injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing Burger King, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Orange County investor accused for breaching oral agreement
ORLANDO — Two Orange County individuals are suing an investor, alleging unjust enrichment.
Orlando homeowner seeks insurance coverage for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — A Orlando homeowner is suing an insurance company, alleging refusal to apply payments for hurricane damage.
Fort Lauderdale nonprofit's weekly food event is protected under First Amendment, appeals court says
JACKSONVILLE – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit recently reversed a lower court's decision that said Fort Lauderdale's ordinance prohibiting food sharing does not violated First Amendment rights.
Cape Coral computer firm denied motion to dismiss Microsoft copyright infringement case
FORT MYERS – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently denied a motion by Cape Coral computer dealer to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Microsoft.
Orlando property owner alleges insurance company failed to pay for water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando policy holder is suing a liability insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Classic car owner alleges consignment shop failed to protect vehicle
ORLANDO — A Miami-Dade County classic car owner is suing an Orange County consignment shop, alleging breach of the consignment agreement.
Motorist alleges another driver caused crash in Clearwater
CLEARWATER — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligent driving caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Customer alleges Seminole bowling alley's negligence caused injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing a Seminole bowling alley, alleging negligence in keeping the business safe for customers.
Widow alleges late husband not properly diagnosed
CLEARWATER — A surviving spouse is suing a physician and medical facility, alleging medical negligence in the death of her husband.
Manufacturers, distributors of opioids ordered to reply to state complaint within weeks
DADE CITY - Manufacturers and distributors of opioids have until next month to reply to a complaint filed by Florida that blames them, at least in part, for the epidemic of overdoses and deaths sweeping the state and country.
Florida driver sues motorist for injuries in Orange County crash
ORLANDO — Jonathan Beadle filed a complaint on Aug. 20, in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, against Patsy Kaufman alleging that the motorist caused a collision in Orange County that injured and disabled him.