Civil Lawsuits
Soybean-stuffed ship in $22M Miami-Dade lawsuit remains stalled in international waters
A routine "freight on board" (FOB) transaction between agricultural exporter Lombard Trading International and global food supply chain business Sadot Latam LLC has turned into a complex web of deceit that courts may have to resolve.
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Hillsborough County judge sides with paramedic who was fired for using medicinal marijuana
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Judge orders Miami Beach to restore two-way traffic on iconic Ocean Drive
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DeSantis names state Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Rubio's U.S. Senate seat
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday appointed state Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill the U.S. Senate seat of Marco Rubio, who has been tapped by President-elect Trump to become secretary of state.
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Moody supports Thin Blue Line Act, will host law enforcement training to combat antisemitism
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody supports the Thin Blue Line Act, which was introduced by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.
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.
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Furniture Retailer Accused of Negligence After Customer Injury
Tina Miller has filed a negligence lawsuit against City Furniture after an injury sustained on their premises due to alleged poor maintenance.
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Plaintiff alleges negligence against Discount Tire Company after injury at temporary store
Joseph Dorman has filed a lawsuit against Discount Tire Co., alleging negligence after he sustained severe injuries at their temporary location in Wellington due to unsafe conditions.
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Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Former Employer Veterinary Clinic
Chelsea Clunk has taken legal action against Pinellas Animal Hospital/Bird Clinic for negligence and workers' compensation violations after sustaining injuries while employed there as a veterinary technician.
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Target Corporation accused of Negligence by Injured Shopper
A St. Petersburg resident has filed a lawsuit against Target Corporation following an injury sustained while shopping at one of their stores.
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Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Property Management Firms Over Child's Drowning
In a heartbreaking legal battle following a child's drowning incident at a rental property in St. Petersburg, Florida, Karen and Kevin Kingswell have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against multiple defendants including property managers and...
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Plaintiff alleges negligence against homeowners association over unsafe premises
Sharon Martinez has filed a lawsuit against Arden Homeowners Association and its management company following an injury she sustained due to alleged negligence at their community center.
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Plaintiff alleges negligence by fitness center after gym accident
Brittany Rinaldi has taken legal action against L.A. Fitness following an accident involving faulty gym equipment that caused her significant injury.
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Plaintiff Accuses Grocery Chain Winn-Dixie of Negligence Leading to Injury
Carryona Scott has filed a lawsuit against Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., claiming negligence after she slipped and fell at one of their locations in Lantana due to unsafe conditions.
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Dog Attack Victim Sues Hotel Owners for Negligence After Pitbull Incident
A Palm Beach resident has filed a lawsuit against several hotel owners after being attacked by a Pitbull during her stay at The Inn at Boynton Beach.
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.
DeSantis names state Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Rubio's U.S. Senate seat
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday appointed state Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill the U.S. Senate seat of Marco Rubio, who has been tapped by President-elect Trump to become secretary of state.
Moody supports Thin Blue Line Act, will host law enforcement training to combat antisemitism
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody supports the Thin Blue Line Act, which was introduced by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.
Moody supports Trump’s planned immigration policies
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is supporting President-Elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
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.
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.
Florida bill would bar 'unauthorized aliens' from filing civil lawsuits
A bill authored by a state representative who is running for Congress would bar “unauthorized aliens” from filing civil lawsuits in Florida, a move that immigrant-rights advocates say is unconstitutional and would harm the integrity of the justice system.
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.
Furniture Retailer Accused of Negligence After Customer Injury
Tina Miller has filed a negligence lawsuit against City Furniture after an injury sustained on their premises due to alleged poor maintenance.
Federal lawsuit challenges Newsmax over telemarketing violations
WEST PALM BEACH — A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that Newsmax Media, a cable news and political opinion company, violated federal telemarketing laws by placing unsolicited calls and text messages to individuals on the National Do Not Call Registry.
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.