News from January 2019
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland & Knight Hires Tax Controversy Partner from NextEra Energy, Inc
James Dawson has joined Holland & Knight's West Palm Beach office as a partner in the South Florida Litigation Practice Group.
Court dismisses case over popular game Left Center Right due to lack of jurisdiction
FORT MYERS -- A legal dispute over the trademarked game Left Center Right (LCR) was dismissed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Fort Myers Division on Dec. 27.
Court denies judgment in employment discrimination case against Brevard County sheriff
ORLANDO -- A U.S. district court in Florida has denied a motion for summary judgment filed in an employment discrimination case against the Brevard County sheriff.
Judge denies HR company's bid to dismiss in background check class action
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A district judge has denied a motion to dismiss filed by a human resources company after it provided background checks to companies without authorization.
Judge denies hotel group's bid for dismissal in racial discrimination case
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A Florida judge has denied a motion for summary judgement filed by a hotel group over a racial discrimination lawsuit.
Pinellas County motorist alleges Tennessee driver's negligence caused St. Petersburg crash
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a Tennessee driver, alleging negligence caused a crash in St. Petersburg that injured the plaintiff.
Pasco County motorist alleges another driver caused Oldsmar collision
CLEARWATER — A Pasco County driver is suing a Pinellas County motorist, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Guardian sues Surgical Associates of West Florida, citing neglect
A natural guardian is suing Surgical Associates of West Florida PA, a medical company, citing alleged negligence.
Orange County motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
ORLANDO — A Orange County motorist is suing another driver, alleging his negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Insured motorist alleges State Farm failed to cover crash damages
CLEARWATER — An insured motorist is suing State Farm, alleging breach of an insurance policy after a crash.
Pinellas County residents allege Vermont motorist caused crash
CLEARWATER — Two Pinellas County residents are suing a Vermont motorist, alleging her negligence caused a crash.
Property owner claims real estate agent withheld rent and security deposits
A property owner is suing Robert Harrison Richmond, a real estate agent, citing alleged conversion.
Production events company and its manager accused of fraud amounting to $155,000
A Florida resident is suing a production company and its manager alleging fraud amounting to $155,000.
Employees claim Florida hospital violated FLMA, overtime laws
Employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against Baycare Health System Inc., a Florida hospital, citing alleged unpaid wages, retaliation and violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act (FWCA).
Husband and wife sue American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida, citing breach of contract
A husband and wife are suing American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida, an insurer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Couple says Tower Hill Preferred Insurance Company didn't pay legitimate claim
A couple filed a class-action lawsuit against an insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Case voluntarily dismissed six months after filing
Six months after plaintiff sued, the case was voluntarily dismissed in Orange County.
Court activity on Jan. 15: Jessica L Haynes vs Central Glass and Window Inc.
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jessica L Haynes against Central Glass and Window Inc. and Christopher B Enzor on Jan. 15: 'Summons-Returned Served'
Case activity for Jonell Thomas vs In Re on Jan. 15
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jonell Thomas and Roy Thomas against In Re on Jan. 15:
Mother files amended ADA complaint over sexual assault of Pinellas County School student
TAMPA — The mother of a former Pinellas County School student, whose federal Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit against the school system following the 2016 sexual assault of her son by another student was dismissed last month, has filed an amended complaint.