News from 2018
Attorney general and activism under scrutiny, Florida faces decision in close race
TALLAHASSEE - Free market thinkers and those who believe in some government intervention are involved in an increasingly sour battle over the issue of climate change.
Supreme Court reopens medical malpractice lawsuit despite dissenting justices
TALLAHASSEE — In a decision that was 4-3, the court has overturned the dismissal of a case involving a young woman who died days after giving birth to a stillborn child.
Florida appeals court overturns arbitration order for parents of child injured in sports competition
WEST PALM BEACH — A unanimous decision on Sept. 12 by the Fourth District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida has overturned a lower court decision in the case of an injured minor.
Court reverses ruling in Broward County School Board sexual harassment suit
WEST PALM BEACH — Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeals has ruled that the trial court erred in granting summary judgment to the School Board of Broward County, in a case alleging sexual harassment by a Broward County school principal.
Court rules aircraft financer did not show due diligence in serving Venezuelan defendant
WEST PALM BEACH — Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court decision to grant an aviation finance company substitute service in a suit against a Panamanian company and its Venezuelan agent.
Six months later, plaintiff claims moving van has yet to arrive with her belongings
GAINESVILLE — Trans United Van Lines is accused of failing to deliver a woman's belongings in California after picking them up in Florida on March 15.
New trial ordered in dispute between La Ley Sports Complex and Homestead
MIAMI — A Florida appeals court has ordered a new trial for a case involving a lease-purchase agreement between La Ley Sports Complex and the city of Homestead.
Appeals court refuses to support alleged stalker's claims that a Florida college violated his civil rights
MIAMI — A U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld a district court’s decision on Sept. 13 in a stalking case involving a student who claims Valencia College violated his civil rights by expelling him.
Boat-based ice cream shop sues Walton County to stay afloat
PENSACOLA — An ice cream retailer that sells frozen treats from an inflatable boat is asking a Florida district court to put a freeze on efforts by Walton County code enforcement to shut down the floating shop in the Gulf of Mexico.
Global CT, accused of fraud, operated in "Ponzi-like fashion"
PENSACOLA — A lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of Florida, Pensacola Division, on Sept. 11 against Global CT & PET Imaging and Rod D. Martin of Destin.
Plaintiff alleges generator manufacturer unfairly targets seniors and the disabled
Alleging a violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act, plaintiff LeRoy Thomas claims that Generac Holdings unfairly targets seniors and people with disabilities who need their generators in medical emergencies.
Appeals court overturns Centex Homes' win in construction defects lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by several homeowners alleging construction defects will continue, an appellate court ruled.
Wal-Mart customer alleges negligence led to fall in store
CLEARWATER — An Orange County customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence led to injuries.
Seminole couple alleges insurance company denied claim after hurricane
CLEARWATER — A Seminole couple is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Son alleges mother died due to negligent medical supervision
CLEARWATER — A surviving son is suing a St. Petersburg nursing facility, alleging negligent supervision of his mother.
Visitor alleges Walt Disney resort refuses to show surveillance video of scooter collision
CLEARWATER — A Louisiana tourist is suing a Walt Disney resort, alleging insufficient breach of duty and concealment.
Seafood restaurant's crab cakes prompt litigation
A woman's crab cake dinner led to a lawsuit against a Winter Park seafood restaurant.
Belcher Road car accident leads to lawsuit
An injured woman blames another driver for causing a car accident.
Customer accuses restaurant of negligence
A doughnut shop faces a lawsuit after a counter fell on a customer.
Orlando distribution company faces negligence lawsuit
A customer blames an Orlando distribution company for an injury on the property.