News from 2018
Orlando property owner alleges insurer failed to pay for hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An insured Orlando property owner is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash on I- 275 exit ramp
CLEARWATER — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Pinellas County driver alleges another motorist's negligence caused crash
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County driver is suing a vehicle owner and operator, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Windemere resident alleges Insurance company failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — A Windemre property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract in failing to cover water loss damage.
Orlando property owner alleges insurer refuses to comply with insurance contract
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Pinellas County man accused of spreading highly contagious disease
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing a county resident, alleging failure to warn in spreading a contagious disease.
St. Petersburg alleges sewer lines filled with concrete
CLEARWATER — The city of St. Petersburg is suing a construction company, alleging breach of duty and negligence in causing sewer lines to be filled with concrete.
Fort Lauderdale company named in trademark suit over sale of wheelchairs
FORT LAUDERDALE (Florida Record) — Fort Lauderdale-based mobility equipment supplier Quick N Mobile is facing a breach of contract suit recently filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Walmart customer alleges negligence caused fall in parking lot
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing Walmart, alleging negligence caused her to fall in the store parking lot.
Orlando resident alleges insurance company failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing Liberty Mutual, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Customer alleges Orlando general store's negligence caused his fall
ORLANDO — An Orange County man is suing an Orlando general store, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Orlando property owners allege failure to receive hurricane insurance coverage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Clearwater motorist alleges St. Petersburg driver's negligence caused crash
CLEARWATER — A Clearwater woman is suing a St. Petersburg motorist, alleging his negligence caused a vehicle crash.
MASTERSON HOAG & SMITH P.A.: Defamation Lawsuit Alleges Retaliation by Hospital Against Staff Doctor
Dr. Hadi Hakki, who was the chief of surgery at Northside Hospital, filed a lawsuit in 2012 against Galencare, Inc., which operates the hospital, and alleged that the hospital misrepresented statistics related to their surgical success.
Association president sues board member and employer
ORLANDO — An association president is suing Ed Cushman and Automotive Service Association, board member and employer, alleging defamation.
Air-conditioner repairman claims homeowner's dog bit him
ORLANDO — Emmanuel Espada Cardec filed a complaint on Sept. 12, in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida - Orange County, against Arick Hicks and Ruben Soto alleging that the defendants' dog attacked and bit him.
Physician claims online blog defamed him
ORLANDO — Thomas P. Trevisani, M.D., filed a complaint on Sept. 12, in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida - Orange County, against John Doe alleging that the defendant made false and defamatory statements about him in a blog.
Spilled hot coffee stirs legal dispute
ORLANDO — A motorist who allegedly bought a cup of hot coffee with the plastic lid not properly attached at a McDonald's in Florida has filed a lawsuit against Summerwind Foods Inc., claiming the spilled java disabled, disfigured and scarred her.
Federal judge denies four of five requests from alleged victim of energy-saving scam
MIAMI – Judge Darrin P. Gayles of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, ruled on Sept. 13 in favor of InTrust Bank in a case involving alleged fraudulent sales of air conditioners.
Publix supermarket sued by shopper claiming she slipped on wet floor
ORLANDO — A shopper is suing Publix Super Markets Inc., claiming she slipped on a spilled can of soda inside the store and injured herself in the fall.