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News from May 2019


Miami Beach strip club gets legal victory in efforts to challenge city regulations, ordinances

By Marian Johns |
A Miami Beach nude strip club can proceed with lawsuit challenging the city of Miami Beach's regulations and ordinances, after a federal appeals panel reversed a federal judge's decision.

Miami real estate developer granted motion to stop his alleged mistress from seeking relief

By Marian Johns |
Miami real estate developer Pedro Antonio Martin received a legal victory in his long-running litigation battles with his alleged mistress after a federal judge, who has presided throughout her case against Martin, granted his request to stop her from seeking any relief in the Florida Southern District.

Marco Island attorney faces suspension over mishandling divorce, other charges

By Karen Kidd |
Marco Island attorney Susan M. Bodden faces suspension following a May 3 Florida Supreme Court order after allegedly mishandling a client's divorce and other charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Ocala attorney disbarred after allegedly abandoning practice

By Karen Kidd |
Suspended Ocala attorney John Ralph Borland has been disbarred following a May 2 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he abandoned his law practice, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Jacksonville attorney faces disbarment over allegations in multiple cases

By Karen Kidd |
Christopher M. Chestnut faces disbarment following a May 3 Florida Supreme Court order for allegations that included mishandling multiple cases, trust fund issues and other charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.

Appeals court says IRS can proceed with injunction against Sarasota medical practice for unpaid taxes

By Marian Johns |
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has overturned a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, clearing the way for the Internal Revenue Service to proceed with an injunction against a Sarasota medical practice that has failed to pay federal employment taxes for nearly 10 years, despite facing IRS levies and liens.

Costco customer alleges he slipped on ice cream

By Carrie Bradon |
FORT MYERS — A customer is suing Costco, alleging the store's negligence caused him to slip and fall on ice cream, although the defendant unsuccessfully sought a summary judgment.

Federal court denies bid for communications, sanction

By Carrie Bradon |
OCALA — A federal court has denied in all respects a defendant’s motion for pre-suit communications and discovery as well as a plaintiff’s motion for production of exemplars and motion for sanctions.

Court denies protein company's motion to remand

By Charmaine Little |
TAMPA -- A forum selection clause in an agreement is too ambiguous, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Tampa Division ruled April 17 as it denied a protein company’s motion to remand the case back to state court.

U.S. court rules against patient alleging sexual assault at Cape Coral Hospital

By Marian Johns |
FORT MYERS — A Florida woman alleging she was the victim of a sexual assault while a patient at Lee Memorial's Cape Coral Hospital had her motion to conduct attorney led voir dire and to allow contemporaneous transmission testimony from her psychologist, struck down by a federal court.

Federal court tosses out discrimination complaint regarding towed car

By Marian Johns |
FORT MYERS — A federal court has thrown out allegations by a Fort Myers man whose car was towed and allegedly called a racial epithet at a local hotel, causing him to claim civil rights violations and discrimination.

Federal court: Florida woman must amend product liability case against implant maker

By Marian Johns |
FORT MYERS — A federal court has given a Florida woman leave to amend her product liability case against an implantable blood clot device maker after declaring her allegations fail to show specific violations committed by each defendant.

U.S. court rules against disabled gas station customer

By Marian Johns |
FORT MYERS — A federal court has ruled a disabled Florida man's complaint that a Naples Marathon Gas Station had "physical barriers" and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations were not a "sufficient basis for judgment" while denying his motion for entry of judgment after default.

U.S. court rules against Fort Myers woman in insurance dispute

By Marian Johns |
FORT MYERS — A Fort Myers woman's request for certification for interlocutory appeal has been denied by a federal court in her insurance dispute case against Travelers Insurance.

Florida appeal court reverses foreclosure dismissal as 'sanction' against New York bank

By Karen Kidd |
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — A foreclosure action dismissed as a "sanction" against a bank for not obeying court orders is on its way back to Bay County after a state appeal court reversed the dismissal.

Florida man denied hearing in delinquent mortgage case

By Marian Johns |
FORT MYERS — A Florida man whose home mortgage was turned over to debt collection services was denied his request for a hearing regarding his lawsuit that alleges violations of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Florida's Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA).

U.S. court rules against Fort Myers high school student who wanted 5th year of sports

By Marian Johns |
FORT MYERS — A federal court has dismissed without prejudice a Fort Myers high school student's allegations of disability discrimination against the Florida High School Athletic Association as part of his ongoing legal battle to be allowed to continue to play high school sports for a fifth consecutive year due to his learning disability.

Homeless St. Augustine man wins injunction against St. Johns County sheriff

By Marian Johns |
JACKSONVILLE — A federal court has enjoined the St. Johns County sheriff and the director of the Florida Highway Patrol from enforcing a Florida statute regarding solicitation on public streets against a St. Augustine homeless man who alleges violation of his First Amendment rights.

Court rules against South Florida woman's pregnancy discrimination allegations

By Marian Johns |
MIAMI — A federal court has dismissed a case filed by a South Florida woman who alleged she was discriminated against and fired by a hair removal salon chain due to her pregnancy.

Florida dental implant company's case against San Diego dentist transferred to California court

By Marian Johns |
MIAMI — A case involving a Florida dental implant services company's allegations that a San Diego dentist infringed its logo design has been transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.