Federal Court
Appeals court affirms ruling that husband isn't bound to wife's arbitration agreement with Starbucks
A federal appeals court has affirmed a district court ruling that the husband of a former Starbucks employee could not be compelled to arbitrate based on an employment agreement signed by his wife.
State Court
Sarasota County lawsuit over contaminated Boar`s Head liverwurst settled
Sadot Group faces lawsuit over $7.4 million unpaid soybean meal invoices
Lombard Trading International Corp. has filed a lawsuit against Sadot Group, Inc. and Sadot Latam, LLC accusing the companies of failing to pay a $7.4 million invoice for a shipment of soybean meal.
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Moody, other AGs send warning letters to robocall companies
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and the rest of a bipartisan task force warning four voice service providers that have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more customers.
What was once an issue primarily for large corporations with extensive data has now become a concern for businesses of all sizes.
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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
Restaurant Accused of Negligence After Patron Suffers Injuries
Dalila Mayorga Castro has filed a lawsuit against Restaurante El Sabor Latino following a slip-and-fall incident that resulted in severe injuries.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Public District Discrimination Based on Race and National Origin
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Indian Trail Water Control District for alleged racial and national origin discrimination along with retaliation claims during his tenure from April 2019 through April 2022.
State Court
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Local Government Entity
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Palm Beach County alleging racial discrimination after being demoted and terminated while a white colleague received lesser punishment for similar conduct.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Medical Negligence Against Healthcare Provider Over Unaddressed Kidney Mass
Michael Collins has initiated legal action against Florida Kidney Physicians and Dr. Carlos Duran-Martinez for alleged medical negligence after an unaddressed kidney mass led to severe health issues requiring surgery.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Nursing Home Neglect Led to Mother's Death
A gripping legal battle unfolds as Kathleen Carfagno sues Palm Garden of Largo over alleged neglect leading to her mother's untimely death.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges negligence against home improvement retailer following injury
Stephany Barrett has taken legal action against Lowe’s Home Centers after suffering injuries from tripping over unattended straps at their St. Petersburg location.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Property Managers After Slip-and-Fall Incident
Pamela Guiden has filed a lawsuit against International Commercial Properties Milwaukee and William’s Submarine following a slip-and-fall accident at Tyrone Plaza in St. Petersburg that resulted in serious injuries.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges CVS Pharmacy of Negligence Leading to Personal Injury
Jonathan Rivera has filed a lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy following an incident where he sustained injuries after tripping over an electrical cord at one of their stores in Clearwater, Florida.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Dental Practice Over Post-Surgery Complications
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Belleair Oral Surgery & Implants PLLC and its lead dentist for alleged negligence following oral surgery complications.
Florida tort costs of nearly $6,000 per household expected to decline due to reforms, report predicts
Florida’s tort costs per household have ballooned to $5,768 per year, the third highest in the nation behind Delaware and Washington, D.C., based on 2022 data on lawsuit costs – the most recent numbers available.
Litigated insurance claims down by nearly 24% over first 9 months of 2024, data shows
The number of lawsuits filed against Florida property insurers has plummeted by nearly 24% in the first three quarters of 2024 compared to the same period last year, suggesting that legal reforms passed by the state Legislature are having an impact.
West Flagler Associates ends years-long legal battle over sports betting with Seminole Tribe
A group of pari-mutuel business involved in casino gambling and racetracks has ended its long-running litigation against the Seminole Tribe of Florida over mobile gambling rights and the legality of the tribe’s gaming compact with the state.
Murdered Fla. lawyer sued over representation of Surfside Condo collapse victims
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida lawyer faces legal malpractice claims after representing the interests of a couple who died in Surfside Condominium collapse.
Florida lawsuit alleges racism in the classroom
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man accuses a teacher at school of racist comments toward his seventh-grade son, including use of the N-word.
Moody, other AGs send warning letters to robocall companies
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and the rest of a bipartisan task force warning four voice service providers that have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more customers.
Moody asks FEMA to ease burden on families hit by hurricanes
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ease the burden on Florida families still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Moody joins push to put Biden administration on notice about another student loan rule
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is part of a coalition of 23 state AGs working in an effort to stop what it calls the Biden administration’s fourth illegal attempt to “saddle working Americans with someone else’s” student loan debt.
Federal court orders Harris Jewelry to reopen claims process for military consumers
TALLAHASSEE — A federal court has mandated Harris Jewelry to reopen its claims process and notify eligible consumers, many of whom are active-duty service members, to file claims for refunds by Dec. 21.
AG’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit makes arrests in SIM card swap scam case
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit is charging two individuals involved in a sophisticated money laundering and grand-theft operation.
Fla. Supreme Court says 50 new judges needed across state
The Florida Supreme Court has certified the need for new judges across the state.
Citizen-only voting amendments victorious in all eight states they were on ballot
Constitutional amendments to ensure only American citizens can vote in elections passed in all eight states they appeared on the ballot.
Executive Director of Florida CALA: 'FL Leg needs to protect the gains made!'
Tom Gaitens, Florida director for the Civil Justice Association of America (CALA), emphasized the importance of maintaining judicial reform advancements in the state.
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.
Plaintiff Alleges Public District Discrimination Based on Race and National Origin
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Indian Trail Water Control District for alleged racial and national origin discrimination along with retaliation claims during his tenure from April 2019 through April 2022.
Fort Lauderdale, protester injured by rubber bullet settle lawsuit for $1.97 million
A woman who suffered facial injuries from a rubber bullet fired by a Fort Lauderdale police officer during a demonstration in 2020 has settled her federal civil-rights lawsuit against the city for nearly $2 million.
Moody, other AGs send warnings to robocall companies
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is part of a bipartisan task force warning four voice service providers that have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more customers.
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.