Federal Court
Inmate-plaintiffs allege heat, humidity threat at Dade Correctional Institution violates their rights
Several inmates at Dade Correctional Institution south of Miami have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), alleging that prison officials have failed to protect older, infirm inmates from record-breaking heat and humidity.
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Charlotte County property owner challenges development fee of nearly $120,000 to protect endangered Florida bird
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Moody leads push to stop feds' effort to prosecute Trump
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Computer groups seek to stop Florida law that would limit minors on social media
Two computer lobbying groups are challenging the constitutionality of a Florida law that would, among other things, prohibit minors from creating social media profiles..
Federal Court
Moody backs U.S. Supreme Court move to allow Virginia purge of voter rolls
The U.S. Supreme Court says Virginia can revive its effort to remove potential non-citizens from voters rolls ahead of next week’s general election.
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
Plaintiff Heather Schuster sues FloridaRAMA venue operators for negligence after injury at music event
Heather Schuster has taken legal action against Fairgrounds Projects Inc., Factory Investors of St. Pete LLC, and Divine Freak LLC following an accident at a music event hosted by FloridaRAMA in St. Petersburg on June 9th that resulted in severe...
State Court
Plaintiffs Allege Medical Negligence Against Anesthesiology Group Following Surgery Complications
A couple has filed a lawsuit against an anesthesiologist and his employer following alleged negligent medical care during surgery at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida.
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Plaintiff seeks restitution from Estate over Unjust Enrichment & Property Expenses
Interest Recovery Inc., a corporation based in Pinellas County, has initiated legal proceedings against the estate of Gary Selby and any unknown heirs for alleged unjust enrichment concerning a Clearwater property.
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Plaintiff alleges negligence against property manager MALF-FL over balcony collapse
Latreshia Webb is suing MALF-FL for negligence after a balcony collapse resulted in serious injuries.
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Plaintiff (insurance company) sues Defendants (manufacturer and installer) over defective water filtration system
A lawsuit has been filed by Tower Hill Preferred Insurance Company against Dunedin Plumbing and Pentair Residential Filtration following substantial water damage at a Palm Harbor residence due to an allegedly defective filtration system.
State Court
Pilates Participant Alleges Negligence Against Fitness Studio Following Injury
A lawsuit has been filed against Club Pilates Wellington after Marlene Le sustained injuries during a class on January 31st last year.
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Plaintiff alleges Starbucks Corporation's Negligence Led to Injury
Aria Calisi has taken legal action against Starbucks Corporation following an incident where she was burned by hot coffee due to an allegedly faulty lid.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Vehicle Owner and Driver Following Collision
Jose Malave has filed a lawsuit following a car accident allegedly caused by Preston Parker's negligent driving while using Krystina Zeigler's vehicle without proper lighting at night.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges negligence against grocery chain Publix over food poisoning incident
Eric Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets after allegedly suffering severe illness due to expired and improperly handled food purchased from one of their stores in Florida earlier this year.
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.
Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week highlights continuing economic impact of excess litigation in Florida
Florida Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) is petitioning the public during Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week about the costs of excessive civil litigation around the state and advocating for new reforms to ease burdens on workers, small businesses and startups.
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.
Nursing home abuse lawyers sued by client after case never filed
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A legal malpractice lawsuit accuses attorneys who specialize in nursing home cases of ignoring one and missing the time period to file it.
Lawsuit filed over unsolved murder in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsilne) - Several companies are being blamed for the shooting and killing of a 25-year-old man in a Florida strip mall.
Moody leads push to stop feds' effort to prosecute Trump
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is co-leading a multi-state effort with Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to affirm the dismissal of U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith’s indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Florida AG joins coalition supporting opt-out rights for parents regarding school books
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office has joined a 25-state brief in support of parental rights in a U.S. Supreme Court case.
Moody warns residents to be wary of price gouging, disaster-related scams following Hurricane Milton
State Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians to be vigilant for price gouging, disaster scams and fraud in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Moody leads coalition asking Congress to protect AM radio access
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is co-leading a multistate coalition urging Congress to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024.
Moody again warns residents to be wary of price gouging, disaster-related scams
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has extended the state’s Price Gouging Hotline following another state of emergency declaration for areas of the state preparing for Hurricane Milton.
Florida lawyer charged with stealing $1.7 million from client`s living trust account
A Central Florida attorney was arrested last week and charged with felony grand theft for allegedly stealing more than $1.7 million from the living trust account of a deceased Polk County man, the county’s Sheriff’s Office reported.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio sues Biden, now-defunct campaign for calling him a felon
TAMPA - Before President Biden bowed out of this year's election, he was hit with a defamation lawsuit by controversial Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio in Florida.
Florida’s OIR reports a downward trend in insurance rate filings in 2024
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has recently noted a downward trend in insurance rate filings for 2024, the first such trend in years. This suggests that the state's property and casualty insurance market is continuing to strengthen.
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.
Plaintiffs Allege Medical Negligence Against Anesthesiology Group Following Surgery Complications
A couple has filed a lawsuit against an anesthesiologist and his employer following alleged negligent medical care during surgery at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida.
Charlotte County property owner challenges development fee of nearly $120,000 to protect endangered Florida bird
A Florida man is suing Charlotte County and several federal officials over a nearly $120,000 fee he is required to pay as part of a county Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) designed to protect the endangered Florida scrub-jay.
Work begins in Florida to enact expert evidence rule reform
In the last few months, five states have adopted amendments to their expert evidence admissibility rules to conform with an recently amended federal rule.
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.