News from 2018
Wellness company accuses massage therapists of defamation
ORLANDO — An Orange County wellness company is suing two licensed massage therapists, alleging defamation.
Winter Garden homeowner alleges insurer failed to cover storm damages
ORLANDO — A Winter Garden homeowner is suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Polk County motorist alleges another driver caused crash
ORLANDO — A Polk County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Tiffany says Chinese company sold counterfeit goods in Florida
Tiffany, the famous brand behind the little blue gift box, accuses a China-based company of selling counterfeit items.
Construction business alleges subcontractor owes $18,000
ORLANDO — An Orlando construction business is suing a Sunrise subcontractor, alleging breach of an agreement.
Customer alleges tire business' negligence led to injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing an Orlando auto and tire business, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Guest alleges Marriott resort hotel's negligence led to injuries
ORLANDO — A Miami Dade County woman is suing Marriott, alleging negligence caused her to sustain injuries.
Orlando property owners allege insurer failed to pay for water damage
ORLANDO — Two Orlando property owners are suing an insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Investment fund failed to prove men acted fraudulently regarding $3 million investment, court says
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently dismissed a securities fraud suit filed by an investment fund against two men who were accused of tricking the fund into making a $3 million investment.
Apopka property owners allege insurance company failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Two Apopka property owners are suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Guest alleges Crowne Plaza's negligence led to dining area injury
ORLANDO — A business invitee is suing Crowne Plaza, alleging negligence caused him to fall in the hotel dining area.
Insurance company alleges Orlando hauling business' negligence damaged equipment
ORLANDO — An insurance company is suing an Orlando hauling business, alleging negligence led to the damage of equipment.
Visitor alleges Winter Garden apartment operators' negligence led to her being shot
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing Winter Park apartment complex operators, alleging negligence caused her to be shot.
Mother alleges medical care providers' negligence led to newborn's health issues
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing medical care providers, alleging negligence in the delivery of her son.
Polk County driver alleges another motorist caused crash
ORLANDO — A Polk County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash.
MASTERSON HOAG & SMITH P.A.: Court Upholds Medical Malpractice Immunity Law
In Florida, the legal doctrine of sovereign immunity limits the amount of damages recoverable in a medical malpractice claim against certain government and quasi-governmental entities.
BARKER & COOK P.A.: 2 parties engage in partnership disputes over park project
When two or more entrepreneurs in Florida or elsewhere decide to undertake a major development project, they may choose to share responsibilities by forming a partnership.
Judges dismisses suit alleging fraud in used-cellphone business deal
MIAMI – The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently dismissed a fraud suit filed by a Deerfield Beach-based cellphone wholesale distributor against a used cellphone seller in a partnership gone wrong.
Scott shot down in bid to replace justices, urgency added to gubernatorial race
TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Rick Scott's long shot bid to replace three justices on the Florida Supreme Court before he leaves office was shot down Monday by the same panel.
Clearwater homeowner alleges insurance company refuses to provide coverage
CLEARWATER — A Clearwater property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract.