News from 2018
Correction officer sues Orange County for racial discrimination
ORLANDO — A correction officer is suing Orange County, citing alleged discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation.
Former patient sues physicians' group for breach of duty
ORLANDO — A former patient is suing CFP Physicians Group, citing alleged breach of duty and negligence.
Weigh master sues employer and union for discrimination
ORLANDO — A weigh master is suing Orange County and Laborers International Union of North America, employer and union, citing alleged discrimination, hostile work environment and wrongful termination.
Woman sues two businesses after alleged trip-and-fall accident
ORLANDO — A woman claiming injuries is suing Save-A-Lot and Five Star Refrigeration and Air, alleging she was at the South Orange Avenue location of the two businesses when she allegedly tripped and fell down.
Injured Florida motorist sues driver for negligence
ORLANDO — Candida Rolon Rodriguez filed a complaint on Sept. 12, in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida - Orange County, against Aaron Virgilio alleging that he breached his duty of reasonable care while driving.
Bankers' protest of defendant’s witnesses rebuffed by federal judge
Bankers sue insurance company for not providing proper liability coverage. Judge Edwin G. Torres, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, reviewed such a motion on Sept. 12 in a lawsuit filed by a bank, seeking damages for an insurance company’s failure to provide the proper liability insurance
Florida court rules against promoter of boxing superstar
MIAMI — Florida's Third District Court of Appeal KO'ed a trial court’s decision to award $8.5 million to All Star, Inc., the former promoter for boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez.
Federal judge throws out four of five allegations of negligence against Wells Fargo Bank
MIAMI – A lawsuit filed against Wells Fargo Bank alleging malfeasance in allowing fraudulent bank deposits to continue for an extended period of time was dismissed on Sept. 11 by U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles.
Federal judge orders Florida election officials to provide Puerto Ricans with Spanish language voting information
GAINESVILLE — A federal judge has ordered Florida election officials to provide Puerto Rican residents with Spanish-language voting information in a ruling that will affect 32 Sunshine State counties that conduct English-only elections.
Sexual assault victim granted more time to compile evidence for lawsuit against Cape Coral Hospital
A federal judge will allow a woman more time to conduct depositions to prove her sexual assault case.
Insurance company not liable for loss on Bahamas construction project, federal judge rules
An insurance company does not have to provide coverage to an interior design company involved in a lawsuit.
Parents allege hospital's negligence caused death of their child
CLEARWATER — Polk County parents are suing a Pinellas County children's hospital, alleging medical negligence caused the death of their child.
Adult performer alleges talent agency made false representations
CLEARWATER — An adult performer is suing a talent agency, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP: Holland & Knight Is Co-Founder of Lawyers for a Sustainable Economy
Holland & Knight and eight other leading U.S. law firms have launched a groundbreaking initiative to deliver free legal services worth $15 million by 2020 to advance climate action around the world.
MARKOWITZ RINGEL TRUSTY & HARTOG PA: Alan Rosenberg Named to Executive Committee for Chapman Partnership
Alan R. Rosenberg, member of the firm’s Restructuring + Insolvency practice group, has recently been named to the Executive Committee for the Chapman Partnership.
Federal court denies health care company's motion to dismiss lack-of-care lawsuit
FORT MYERS – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently denied a motion by the health care company providing services to Lee County Jail to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges the firm deliberately failed to provide health care and breach of contract with the county.
Judge denies FTC motion to reinstate freeze on call center company's assets
FORT MYERS – The Federal Trade Commission recently suffered a loss in a dispute with a call center company when the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida denied a motion to reinstate a freeze on the company's assets.
Restaurant customer alleges greasy floor caused her fall
ORLANDO — A Palm Beach County woman is suing Orlando restaurant operators, alleging negligence led to injuries.
Guest alleges resort's owner's negligence led to bathroom fall
ORLANDO — A Philadelphia visitor is suing an Orlando resort owner, alleging negligence caused him to fall in a hotel bathroom.
Disney season pass holder alleges water taxi operator's negligence caused leg injuries
ORLANDO — A season pass holder is suing a Walt Disney water taxi operator, alleging negligence led to injuries.