News from January 2023
Court activity on Jan. 5: Stacie J. Schmerling vs Anthony M Iannacio, ESQ
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by D, J, Minor by and Through adoptive Mother H D, Lelia M. M. Schleier and Stacie J. Schmerling against Allison E. Bunker, Anthony M Iannacio, ESQ, Eckerd Youth Alternatives , Inc., Frances P. Allegra, Jennifer N. Edwards, Lisa J. Augspurger, Rhonda L Beesing, ESQ, Sequelcare of Florida, LLC and Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. on Jan. 5: 'Notice Of Confidential Information Within Court File'.
Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on Jan. 5
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity on Jan. 5 in the suits below:
Court activity on Jan. 5: Rebecca Hennen vs 49th Street Care, Inc.
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Rebecca Hennen against 49th Street Care, Inc., Pai, Suresh administrator and Pinellas Park Facility , Inc. on Jan. 5: 'Master Order Of Dismissal'.
11th Circuit backs St. Johns school board's limitation on transgender bathroom use
A federal appeals court has sided with a Florida school board’s policy of restricting students’ use of male and female bathrooms based on their biological sex, thereby barring transgender students from using a bathroom aligned with their gender identity.
Waffle House faces lawsuit over price of breakfast combo
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Waffle House customer is alleging deceptive price advertising on the restaurant's combination breakfast meal.
Attorney General’s Office Releases 2021 Hate Crimes Report
The Florida Attorney General’s Office today released the 2021 Hate Crimes in Florida Report.
Court activity on Jan. 4: Ronald Kaye vs Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ronald Kaye and Warren P. Duffy against David J. Salmon and Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company on Jan. 4: 'Witness List'.
Case activity for Bank of New York Mellon vs All Unknown Parties on Jan. 4
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bank of New York Mellon, Heather L Fesnak, ESQ, Katherine E. Shepard and Patrick Joseph Hennessey Jr. against All Unknown Parties, Christopher L. Hixson, Darleen Depoalo, Doe, John or Any Other Person in Possession, Scott M. Gross, Tuscany at Innisbrook Condominium Association, Inc. and Unknown Spouse Of Darleen Depoalo If Any on Jan. 4.
Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on Jan. 4
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity on Jan. 4 in the suits below:
Jan. 4: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for "civil" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil" were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on Jan. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Jan. 4: Sisinger, Patricia J vs American Family Insurance Comany
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sisinger, Patricia J against A James Rolfes, American Family Insurance Comany, American Family Mutual Insurance Company Si, Brian C. Guenther, Hines, Robert D as Personal Representative the Estate of Rodney Wayne Jones, Jerry Bowman, Inc., Jonathan N Zaifert, ESQ, Megan L. Griffith, O Meara, Daniel R, Raynard A. Venuti, Rodney W. Jones, Ryan T. Boda, Wayne A. Collins and Wendy B. Accardi on Jan. 4.
Court activity on Jan. 4: Stacie J. Schmerling vs Anthony M Iannacio, ESQ
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by D, J, Minor by and Through adoptive Mother H D, Lelia M. M. Schleier and Stacie J. Schmerling against Allison E. Bunker, Anthony M Iannacio, ESQ, Eckerd Youth Alternatives , Inc., Frances P. Allegra, Jennifer N. Edwards, Lisa J. Augspurger, Rhonda L Beesing, ESQ, Sequelcare of Florida, LLC and Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. on Jan. 4: 'Request For Production'.
UF professors seek dismissal of their lawsuit challenging university's expert witness policy
The University of Florida’s decision to revise its policy of scrutinizing faculty requests to participate as expert witnesses in public-policy litigation has led several UF professors to seek dismissal of their lawsuit against the university.
Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Interviews
The Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission announces that it will meet via Zoom on January 5th, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. EST for the purpose of interviewing applicants to fill the vacancy for Statewide Prosecutor and the Five Offices of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel.
Case activity for Coachman Creek Condominium Association a Florida Non-Profit Corporation, Inc. vs La Rue Helen on Jan. 3
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Coachman Creek Condominium Association a Florida Non-Profit Corporation, Inc. and Jared Block against Jessica De Las Cuevas, La Rue Helen and Unknown Spouse of Helen LA Rue on Jan. 3.
Jan. 3: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for "civil" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil" were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on Jan. 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Florida high court disbars attorney Scot Strems, citing 'frivolous' claims and 'cumulative misconduct'
The Florida Supreme Court has disbarred Coral Gables attorney Scot Strems, saying he grossly mismanaged his law firm, engaged in professional misconduct and repeatedly filed “frivolous” insurance claims.
Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on Jan. 3
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity on Jan. 3 in the suits below:
Attorney General Moody Issues Tips in Recognition of National Identity Theft Prevention Month
Attorney General Ashley Moody is issuing tips to help protect Floridians in recognition of National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month.
Greenberg Traurig’s Orlando Office Adds Former Holiday Inn Vacations Incorporated General Counsel
The Orlando office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. continues its strategic expansion with the addition of former Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated (HICV) General Counsel Brian T. Lower as an of counsel attorney in the Hospitality Practice focused on serving clients in the timeshare industry.