The following constitutes a sample of some of our most recent noteworthy cases. The list below is meant to be illustrative only of settlements and victories obtained, and it is not intended to be construed as a guarantee or a likelihood that we will obtain these or similar amounts for your case. Even though in a great many of these cases we obtained the total insurance policy limits available to compensate our clients, please know that no two cases are exactly the same and that the value of each individual case varies dramatically depending on various and numerous factors that make up each unique case.
Commercial Litigation/Misappropriation of Funds
Money Returned to Church—Client, Church Board
Members, provided Defendant Pastor with access to Church bank funds
for business only related expenses. Pastor used money without
corporate authority leaving Church without the deposit money it needed
for new construction. Pastor
returned the funds he had used for non-business matters. This
case was referred to us by another law firm.
Commercial Litigation/Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws
Board of Directors Dispute—Client Church, A Not-For
Profit Corporation, having internal differences as to the legal interpretation
of the articles of incorporation and corporate bylaws, divided into two
separate camps. Client maintained that its Board of Directors had
been improperly removed and that several violations to Florida’s Not
For Profit Act had been violated by the Defendant Camp. The Defendant
Camp took control of the Board and improperly placed a non-elected Pastor
as its President. Client filed an Emergency Injunctive Relief Motion
seeking to enjoin Defendant’s unauthorized actions and ordering that
an emergency election of a new board of directors needed to be held and
that the Pastor needed to be removed immediately until a proper election
pursuant to the corporate bylaws was conducted. Pursuant to the judge’s
instructions, a formal assembly was ordered to be held with both attorneys
present, so that the Church could properly voted in seven (7) new board
members and determine if the Pastor would retain his position. As
a result of this order, the Church elected its new board members and the
Pastor had to leave because he did not receive the required votes. This
case was referred to us by another law firm.
Commercial Litigation/Construction License Claim
Commercial Developer License—Developer Client contacted
us based on a referral in order to represent it in an administrative hearing
wherein it was alleged that Client had been inappropriately paid over several
million dollars for construction work it had performed by using several
unlicensed agents. After only having one
day to prepare for this day long hearing, the administrative board found Client
not in violation. As such, Client did not have to give up its license
for two years as requested by the moving party.
Commercial Litigation/Failure To Pay Sub-Contractor
Commercial Developer Breaches Sub-Contractor Written Agreement—Client,
Sub-Contractor, performed all its obligations pursuant to the construction
contract. Defendant Developer claimed breach of contract on behalf
of Client because certain work did not comply with code requirement. After
Client work was deemed code compliant, Defendant still refused to pay. Client
retained our law Firm pursuant to a referral from a former client that had
similar problem. Defendant paid Client everything it was suppose to
pursuant to the contract.
Personal Injury/Local County School Board
Negligent Supervision—Client, six year old minor
child, was dropped off at school by the school bus and was unsupervised
when he walked to his classroom alone. Client ran off school campus
when the exit door leading to a busy street was left unattended by school
officials. Client suffered serious head trauma and severe spinal cord
injuries when he was struck by a motor vehicle. After a couple of
months of being in a coma, the medical team determined that the child would
likely never walk again. Reverend Jesse Jackson made a special trip
to Florida in order to visit the Client in the hospital. This case
remains in litigation.
Personal Injury/Cuban Torture Victim
Acts of Torture—Client was the victim of repeated
sessions of electrocution and insulin torture while a prisoner in Cuba. The Client received
these sessions of torture under the supervision and direct orders of Fidel
Castro. This case was referred to the Firm by another attorney.
Personal Injury/Dog Bite
Child Attacked by Dog—Client, three year old minor
child, was invited to visit the Defendant home. The Defendant’s
unrestrained dog bit Client in the face while watching the television. The
Client suffered severe facial injuries requiring stitches on both sides
of the cheek. Client will have to undergo facial reconstructive surgery
in the future. This case was referred to us and still remains pending.
Pedestrian Struck By A Motor Vehicle—Client was struck while crossing the street by a tourist driver looking for a place to eat. Client suffered major head injuries, broken ribs, and serious bodily scars. The first Defendant, the authorized driver of the rental car, tendered its one million dollar policy limits, while the case with the second Defendant, the named person on the rental agreement, is currently in litigation.
Minor Child Sexually Molested—Client, minor child, and his family were invited to visit the Defendant’s home. While Client and his siblings were upstairs playing, the Defendant’s son locked the Client in a room and sexually molested him. Defendants home owners insurance tendered its insurance policy limits.
Motorcycle Accident—Client was rear ended at high speed by van. Client suffered a fracture to the right leg and a cervical disc protrusion impinging the spinal cord.
Workers’ Compensation
Man Injured At Work—Client was struck from behind
by a metal sheet while working the assembly line at his company. Client
suffered a two level disc protrusion in the lumbar spine impinging upon
the spinal cord. Defendant Employer did not want to provide Client
certain benefits recognized under the Florida Workers’ Compensation
Act. After filing a petition for benefits, the matter was resolved.
Sinkhole Home—Elderly Client’s home had
sustained considerable damage as a result of a sinkhole. However,
the engineering company hired by the Client’s home owners insurance
company did not deem the damage sinkhole related and refused to pay
for required repairs. Client was referred to us because there
were no other options available. Defendant, home owner’s
insurance tendered the limits of its policy.
Man Electrically Shocked—Client was electrically shocked
while fixing wires at neighbors home. Client suffered burns to several
parts of his body.
Motor Vehicle Collision—Client suffered a two
level disc herniation in the lumbar spine at L2-3 and L3-4.
Motor Vehicle Collision—Client was the front
seat passenger of the comparative negligent car. Client suffered
a facial scar and several disc bulges in the cervical spine.
Motor Vehicle Collision—Client was the front seat passenger of the at-fault car. Client suffered head injuries. The other driver’s insurer tendered its limits despite initially denying liability.
Motor Vehicle Collision—Client was involved
in a multi-car collision. Client’s right breast was ruptured
as a result of her seat belt.
Motor Vehicle Collision—Client was the front seat passenger
of the car that was rear ended. Client suffered a cervical herniation
to the C4-C5.
Slip and Fall Accident—Client fell inside a restaurant when he tripped on food that had not been picked up from the floor for several hours. Client suffered spinal cord injuries.
