News from September 2019
Arbitration under attack in Washington while Florida politicians work for real legal reforms, state Chamber says
WASHINGTON — Trial lawyers would have far less arbitration to deal with and more money in their pockets if legislation to get rid of arbitration in consumer contracts, which passed the U.S. House earlier this month with help from two Republicans, ever gets out of the Senate, opponents say.
Case activity for Jo-Ann Roberts vs Ida Wishard on Sept. 27
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jo-Ann Roberts against Ida Wishard, Travelers Commercial Insurance Company and Walter Wishard on Sept. 27.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland Knight Advises AdventHealth on Strategic Partnership
Holland & Knight advised AdventHealth on its multi-year strategic partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center to provide world-class cancer treatment and better access to cancer prevention, education, cancer screenings and early phase clinical trials.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. Department of Labor Cites Masonry Manufacturer for Exposing Employees to Silica and Other Hazards
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Oldcastle APG South Inc. – based in Greensboro, North Carolina, and operating as Coastal, for exposing employees to amputation, struck-by and silica hazards at the company's facility in Riviera Beach, Florida. Oldcastle APG South Inc. faces $132,037 in penalties.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: Operators Of U.S. Coin Bullion, LLC To Plead Guilty To More Than $7 Million In Fraud
United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces that brothers Salvatore Esposito (47, Orlando) and Joseph Esposito (43, Orlando) have agreed to plead guilty to an Information charging them with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: Tampa Man Sentenced To Nearly Four Years And Ordered To Pay Over $1.2 Million To Victims Of Dialing-For-Dollars Fraud Scheme
U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven sentenced Richard Buffington (49, Clearwater) to 46 months in federal prison for committing wire fraud. The court also ordered Buffington to forfeit more than $1.2 million, which is traceable to the proceeds of the offense, and to pay more than $1.2 million in restitution to the victims of his fraud scheme.
Sept. 20: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for "contracts and indebtedness" cases
The following cases categorized as "contracts and indebtedness" cases were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on Sept. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 20: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for "auto negligence" cases
The following cases categorized as "auto negligence" cases were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on Sept. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 20
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity on Sept. 20 in the suits below:
Case activity for DC Air and Seafood Inc. vs John P Kavanagh on Sept. 25
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by DC Air and Seafood Inc. against John P Kavanagh and Kavanagh Seafood Co. on Sept. 25.
Case activity for Robert Alfredo vs KB Industries Inc. on Sept. 25
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert Alfredo against KB Industries Inc., Kevin Bagnall and Melissa Bagnall on Sept. 25.
Case activity for Derrick Brooks vs Kettle and Kegs LLC on Sept. 25
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Derrick Brooks against Kettle and Kegs LLC on Sept. 25.
Case activity for Ashley Applegate vs Thomas Duve on Sept. 25
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ashley Applegate against Thomas Duve on Sept. 25.
Case activity for Michael Wilczek vs In Re on Sept. 25
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Michael Wilczek against In Re on Sept. 25.
Case activity for Carly J Burton vs Airstron Inc. on Sept. 26
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Carly J Burton against Airstron Inc. and Christopher M Ortega on Sept. 26.
Case activity for United Services Automobile Association vs Alex Stone on Sept. 26
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by United Services Automobile Association against Alex Stone and Gabrielle Sheehan on Sept. 26.
Case activity for Credit Corp. vs Charles Harris on Sept. 26
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Credit Corp. against Charles Harris on Sept. 26.
Case activity for William R Neiding vs Joseph W Mcivor on Sept. 26
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by William R Neiding against Joseph W Mcivor and Julie C Buckley on Sept. 26.
Case activity for Beacon Sales Acquisition Inc. vs Cain Swisher on Sept. 26
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Beacon Sales Acquisition Inc. against Cain Swisher and Comprehensive Roofing Solutions LLC on Sept. 26.
Case activity for Robert Jarrell vs Any and ALL Heathcare Providers Known and Unknown on Sept. 26
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert Jarrell against Any and ALL Heathcare Providers Known and Unknown, Donovan, James, MD and New Port Richey Surgery Center on Sept. 26.