News from April 2024
Lawsuit abuse continues to be a drag on everyone’s wallet in Florida
As Floridians grapple with the unprecedented cost of property insurance we risk losing focus on the root cause of the problem while spending too much time discussing symptoms. Yes, most of us have seen our rates skyrocket, some, like me, have had it cancelled and others have been forced to move half-way back to whence they came.
Woman says she was sexually assaulted by Celebrity Cruises crew member
A Texas woman says she was sexually assaulted by a crew member while on a Celebrity Cruise.
AAA sues car sales company for trademark infringement
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is suing a Florida car seller for trademark infringement.
Gina Myers sues Professional Service Industries for motor vehicle accident
Gina Myers has filed a lawsuit against Professional Service Industries, Inc., Testing Holdings USA, Inc., and Tali Ana Hepple in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Shalanda Powell sues Publix Super Markets for slip and fall incident
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, Shalanda Powell has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets, Inc., also known as Publix Super Market at LaBelle Plaza.
Gail Cohen sues V9 Eats LLC for negligence leading to personal injury
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pinellas County, plaintiff Gail Cohen has filed a lawsuit against V9 Eats LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company.
Andrew Williams Jr sues W.S. Badcock for selling incorrect bed railings leading to severe injuries
Andrew Williams Jr. and Janett Carter have filed a lawsuit against W.S. Badcock, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida.
Evelyn Hamilton sues Abner Fonrose for negligent operation of vehicle resulting in personal injury
In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Evelyn Hamilton against defendants Abner Fonrose and Progressive Select Insurance Company.
Raskin Industries sues Hyundai L&C USA for defective flooring products
In a lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, Raskin Industries, LLC is suing Hyundai L&C USA, LLC.
Florida insurance expert on HB 837: ‘the plaintiffs’ bar went to great lengths to avoid application of the new laws to existing cases’
Michael Pagenta, Assistant Vice President of the reinsurance firm Gen Re, stated that Florida plaintiff’s attorneys filed "more than 70,000 lawsuits" in the week leading up to the enactment of tort reform bill HB 837. This action was taken in hopes of "avoiding application of the new laws to existing cases." Pagenta's statement was made in a March 25 post on Gen Re’s website.
Oscar Mauricio Torrealba sues Eileen Strittmatter for negligence and damages
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Oscar Mauricio Torrealba against defendant Eileen Strittmatter.
Florida lawsuit says health care pro dropped man trying to put him in wheelchair, breaking his hip
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida urology practice faces litigation claiming one of its employees dropped a patient while trying to return him to his wheelchair and broke his hip.
Shana Bush sues AJ Bella Contractors for negligent operation leading to an accident
In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, plaintiffs Shana Bush and Reginal Bush have filed a lawsuit against defendants AJ Bella Contractors Inc and Cesar Cardiel.
Rose Ricciardi sues Live Wire Electrical Services and Duke Energy Corporation for breach of contract and negligence
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in and for Pinellas County, Florida, plaintiff Rose Ricciardi has filed a lawsuit against Live Wire Electrical Services, Inc., and Duke Energy Corporation.
Eglarine Harrison sues Wellington Rehab and Health Center LLC for neglect leading to deterioration of health
In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, plaintiffs Eglarine Harrison and Sequoia Telfer, as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Lebanon Telfer, have filed a lawsuit against Wellington Rehab and Health Center LLC (doing business as The Luxe at Wellington Rehabilitation Center).
Kenneth White sues Jurney & Associates and Justin Sireci for defamation
In the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Kenneth White against defendants Jurney & Associates, Inc., a for-profit Florida corporation, and Justin Sireci, an individual.
Ernest Hicks sues Pee-Pa’s Garage Craft Brewery for negligence leading to bodily injury
Ernest Hicks has filed a lawsuit against Pee-Pa’s Garage Craft Brewery, LLC in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida.
Jeannetta Mitchell sues Lauren Larocco for motor vehicle accident
In the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Palm Beach County, Florida, plaintiff Jeannetta Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against defendants Lauren Larocco, Uber Technologies Inc., Raiser LLC, and Raiser (FL) LLC.
Cory Douglas Sarrels sues Bradford Taylor Bindas for motor vehicle collision
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida, in and for Pinellas County, plaintiffs Cory Douglas Sarrels and Steven Paul Lima have filed a lawsuit against defendant Bradford Taylor Bindas.
Felix Alberto Granados sues Boutique Property Management for negligence leading to personal injury
Felix Alberto Granados has filed a lawsuit against Boutique Property Management, LLC and Bermuda High Condominium Association, Inc. in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida.