State Court
Florida jury sides with J&J in rejecting talc powder link to cancer
A Florida jury has rejected arguments by plaintiff’s attorneys that a Johnson & Johnson baby-powder talc product caused a Sarasota County’s woman’s fatal ovarian cancer after she used the powder for more than 50 years.
Federal Court
Judge temporarily bars Florida officials from restricting high school teacher's pronoun use
Federal Court
Massachusetts federal judge releases DeSantis from lawsuit over 2022 migrant flight
A Massachusetts federal judge has dismissed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and several other Florida defendants from a lawsuit filed on behalf of immigrants who were flown to Martha’s Vineyard in an immigrant-relocation program funded by the state.
State Court
North Carolina judge rejects FSU's bid to dismiss lawsuit aimed at validating ACC agreements
Dueling lawsuits related to Florida State University’s quest to leave the Atlantic Coast Conference to seek more lucrative sports deals are continuing on separate legal tracks in two states.
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Lawyers running anti-drug commercials should be held accountable for their claims. If they can’t substantiate those claims, they should be forced to compensate the companies whose sales they’ve depressed and the drug users whose health they’ve impaired.
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Dean Mead exits Tallahassee legal market to focus on other Florida regions
In conjunction with its alliance with the national law firm Jones Walker LLP, Florida’s Dean Mead firm has exited the Tallahassee legal market as of Jan. 1 after a decade of doing business there.
State Court
Crystal Brown sues Progressive Select Insurance Company for failing to compensate after a car accident
In the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, plaintiff Crystal Brown has filed a lawsuit against Progressive Select Insurance Company.
State Court
Kathleen Whitman sues Edwin Carillo for car accident caused by negligence
Kathleen Whitman has filed a lawsuit against Edwin Carillo, Diana Tobar, Maureen Wills, Dennis Wills, and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida.
State Court
Lucas Bibelhauser sues Umami Endless Sushi & Bar LLC for slip and fall
In the Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, Lucas Bibelhauser has filed a lawsuit against Umami Endless Sushi & Bar LLC, a Florida limited liability company.
State Court
Lewis A. Hoffman sues ABC Legal Services for negligence
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, plaintiffs Lewis A. Hoffman and Carol L. Aiken have filed a lawsuit against ABC Legal Services, LLC.
State Court
Krystle Mack sues David Denkler and Robert Demaio for damages from a motor vehicle accident
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, plaintiff Krystle Mack has filed a lawsuit against defendants David Denkler and Robert Demaio.
State Court
Christopher Cokkinias sues Brian M. Piech for damages resulting from a car accident
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, plaintiff Christopher Cokkinias has filed a lawsuit against defendant Brian M. Piech.
State Court
Thomas Casper sues ESuites for failure to allow inspection and copying of company records
In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, Thomas Casper has filed a lawsuit against ESuites, LLC.
State Court
Thomas Gerlach sues Renate Hayes for a motor vehicle collision
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, plaintiff Thomas Gerlach has filed a lawsuit against defendant Renate Hayes.
State Court
Gesner Fable sues Jennifer Lynn Vinton for damages exceeding $50,000 due to a car accident
In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida, plaintiff Gesner Fable has filed a lawsuit against defendant Jennifer Lynn Vinton.
Lawsuit: Ferry crash at Disney World dumped man into garbage can
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A visitor to Disney World says a ferry taking him to the park crashed, causing him to sustain injuries and fall into a trash can.
Fired woman sues Walmart, says racy photos were spread by co-worker
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A woman whose sexually explicit photos were spread by a co-worker at Walmart says she was fired over them while he was allowed to keep his job.
Powerade drinkers fooled into thinking they get substantial electrolytes, lawsuit claims
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Coca-Cola tricks customers into thinking Powerade has much more electrolytes than competitors, a class action lawsuit says.
Lawsuit: Chemical on astro-turf burns wrestler
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A wrestler says a chemical on astro-turf at a Florida prep school burned him when he sat to warm up for a match.
Lawsuit: IHOP booth gashes man's leg as he scoots out
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man says his leg was badly injured when a sharp metal object protruded through a booth at IHOP and cut him.
Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions
Florida has second best volunteer rate for answering civil legal questions, ABA report finds
A total of 1,106 Florida attorneys have volunteered to answer the public’s legal questions through the American Bar Association’s virtual clinic, called ABA Free Legal Answers – the second-highest volunteer rate among all 50 states.
DeSantis touts Florida's 'sanity,' reform record in 2024 State of the State address
Taking a detour from his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted “failed” federal policies on Tuesday while hailing Florida as a “refuge for freedom and sanity” during his State of the State speech to the Legislature.
Researchers report orchestrated high-tech campaign to assault Florida insurance firms with lawsuits
A tsunami of technology-generated litigation has been pummeling Florida insurance companies in recent years, contributing to the liquidation of six property insurers in the state in 2022, according to insurance researchers.
Medical marijuana firm seeks to counter cannabis legalization ballot measure
Signs of discord between medical marijuana advocates and recreational cannabis supporters are emerging in a legal battle now before the Florida Supreme Court that will determine whether the Smart & Safe initiative goes before state voters.
Contractor gives up case against Fla. law firm after sanctions motion filed
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A former client that hoped to keep lawyers from taking fees in pending cases is giving up its quest.
Trump can't convince federal judge to reopen $475M defamation case against CNN
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Former President Donald Trump failed to raise any new issues that would reopen his defamation case against CNN, which he says compared him to Adolf Hitler while he fought the results of his 2020 loss to President Joe Biden.
Litigation financing transparency bill fails to pass Florida Legislature
Tort reform supporters are expressing disappointment over the failure of the Florida Legislature to pass a bill that would have shed more light on third-party litigation financing agreements and their potential relationships with foreign entities.
Woman files wrongful death mesothelioma lawsuit against Seminole Electric
TAMPA — A woman has filed a lawsuit against Seminole Electric after her mother died from mesothelioma allegedly caused by asbestos exposure.
California reclaims top spot on 'Judicial Hellhole' list; ATRA bemoans state's adoption of 'innovator liability'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - California tops the list of jurisdictions regarded as "Judicial Hellholes" by a national civil justice reform group.
Kathleen Whitman sues Edwin Carillo for car accident caused by negligence
Kathleen Whitman has filed a lawsuit against Edwin Carillo, Diana Tobar, Maureen Wills, Dennis Wills, and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Former pharmacy employee accuses Publix of age discrimination
A former Publix pharmacy employee is accusing the company of age discrimination.
Appeals court: Public adjusters doubling as appraisers is limited by law
Section 626.854 of the Florida Statutes outlines double duty limits
4th Florida Bar complaint filed against Coral Gables attorney
The Florida Bar has filed its fourth complaint against Miami-Dade County attorney Scot Strems, alleging that Strems and the Strems Law Firm (SLF) engaged in a pattern of duplicitous behavior and subterfuge to enroll property owners into legal services.