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Florida family sues South Carolina college, alleging repeated acts of hazing
The Florida family of a College of Charleston student is suing the South Carolina college, a fraternity and eight fraternity members over repeated hazing activities that allegedly led to the student being hospitalized with severe facial hives and rashes.
Attorneys & Judges
Lawyers want $9 million for Walmart produce settlement
Lawsuits
Sadism by guards in Fla. prison leads to man's brutal death and mutilation, lawsuit says
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A man was paired with a dangerous cellmate for the amusement of Florida prison guards, a lawsuit alleges, leading to his violent and disturbing death.
Lawsuits
'Nuclear verdicts' in Florida last year totaled $492 million, new study finds
Florida jury awards exceeding $10 million over the years 2009 to 2023 amounted to a total payout of $33.2 billion, making the Sunshine State second in the nation in terms of the combined value of these so-called “nuclear verdicts.”
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.
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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
Couple sues Orthopaedic Surgery Associates and Boca Raton Regional Hospital for alleged medical negligence
A couple has filed a lawsuit against their doctor and the hospital he is affiliated with, alleging that they were negligent in their medical care. The suit claims that this negligence resulted in permanent and significant injuries to the woman.
State Court
Woman sues Dr. James W. Rodriguez and Wellington Regional Medical Center for alleged medical negligence
In a case of alleged medical negligence, Luz Gorndt is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from Dr. James W. Rodriguez and Wellington Regional Medical Center. The lawsuit claims misdiagnosis and substandard care led to severe health complications.
State Court
Woman accuses Conviva Care Solutions and John Doe of Negligence Resulting in Physical Injuries
In a recent lawsuit, Judith Cohen alleges that Conviva Care Solutions and an individual known as John Doe failed to exercise reasonable care during her transportation, leading to significant physical injuries. She is seeking damages exceeding $50,000.
State Court
Woman sues Delray Sands Resort for Negligence Resulting in Serious Bodily Injuries
In a lawsuit filed in Palm Beach County, Florida, a woman alleges that Delray Sands Resort's negligence led to her sustaining serious injuries. The plaintiff is seeking over $50,000 in damages for physical and mental suffering, loss of income, and medical expenses.
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Man sues Life of Stone Services and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company for negligence in motor vehicle collision
A man is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 from Life of Stone Services, Joao Pedro Dos Santos Magalhaes, and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company following a motor vehicle collision. The lawsuit was filed in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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Woman accuses Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center of Negligence leading to Malnutrition and Weight Loss
Alicia D. Loree has filed a lawsuit against Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center for alleged negligence. The case highlights the plight of elderly residents in care facilities.
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Woman sues The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for inadequate care leading to death
Barbara Ann Davis has filed a lawsuit against The Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center over allegations of inadequate care leading to the death of Alphonso Lee Davis. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000.
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Man sues Individual and Auto Corporations for Negligence in Car Accident
A man named Neil Brown has filed a lawsuit against Donald Martin, Crown Auto Dealerships, Inc., and Hyundai Motor America Corporation seeking damages over $50,000. The lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of the defendants in a car accident that resulted in severe physical and emotional distress to the plaintiff.
State Court
Woman sues Jose Codolosa, M.D., Bay Area Heart Center, and Largo Medical Center for alleged wrongful death of Hilton Varanda
In a lawsuit filed in Florida, Annalu Varanda accuses medical professionals and institutions of negligence leading to the death of Hilton Varanda. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000.
Waiter, there's a plate in my food
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man is suing Texas Roadhouse after he says a piece of broken plate in his food caused him injuries.
Sadism by guards in Fla. prison leads to man's brutal death and mutilation, lawsuit says
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A man was paired with a dangerous cellmate for the amusement of Florida prison guards, a lawsuit alleges, leading to his violent and disturbing death.
Lawyer sues Fla. country club after he's not allowed to visit with mother
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer says he was wrongfully kept from visiting with his mother at a Florida country club and has gone to court.
Lawsuit says child at daycare allowed to play with toys leaking bleach
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida daycare facility faces allegations it let a child play with toys that appeared to be leaking bleach.
Fla. city accused of putting corpse in wrong burial plot
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida lawsuit alleges the City of Boca Raton took the remains of a woman's mother and placed them in the burial plot the daughter had planned for herself.
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.
Lawyers want $9 million for Walmart produce settlement
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Touting their "skill, experience and efficiency," plaintiff lawyers who sued Walmart over the weight and price of produce are asking a federal judge for $9 million.
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.
Couple sues Orthopaedic Surgery Associates and Boca Raton Regional Hospital for alleged medical negligence
A couple has filed a lawsuit against their doctor and the hospital he is affiliated with, alleging that they were negligent in their medical care. The suit claims that this negligence resulted in permanent and significant injuries to the woman.
Celebrity cruise passenger sues after finding piece of nail in pecan pie
A passenger on a Celebrity Cruise says she found a piece of nail in her pecan pie.
Florida Insurance Commissioner: ‘recent legislation is having positive impacts to the property insurance market’
Florida Insurance Commissioner, Michael Yaworsky, recently announced in an April press release that newly implemented legislative reforms, such as the elimination of attorneys’ fee multipliers, are bolstering the state’s insurance market.
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.