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Judge rejects lawsuit calling for Palm Coast ballot measure on borrowing to be nullified
A judge recently gave the go-ahead to count the votes on a Palm Coast charter amendment that would have given the city greater authority to borrow money, despite a lawsuit calling the measure’s ballot language misleading and urging the vote to be nullified.
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Moody works to ensure FEMA serves all Floridians
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Lawsuit challenging governor's suspension of former State Attorney Monique Worrell dismissed
A lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of a state attorney in Orange and Osceola counties, Democrat Monique Worrell, was dismissed by a federal judge three days after Worrell was re-elected to her former post.
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Florida Supreme Court rules against GEICO's claims in windshield repair dispute
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court declined to extend consumer protection law remedies to insurance companies, concluding that GEICO cannot pursue claims under the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act against a windshield repair company.
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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Plaintiff alleges negligence against driver Daniel P. Jenkins over car crash
Eliveth Daniela Garces Bracho has filed a lawsuit against Daniel P. Jenkins for negligence following an August car crash that left her severely injured.
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Parent Sues Property Management Company Over Negligence Leading to Child's Injury
Chynna Fontaine has filed a lawsuit against property management company Brandywine following an incident where her child was injured due to unsafe conditions at their premises.
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Motorist Alleges Negligence Against Driver in Personal Injury Lawsuit
Flor de Maria Roblero Ramirez has filed a lawsuit against Daniel Michael Durante II following an October car accident in Palm Beach County.
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Plaintiff alleges roofing company negligence after injury
Linda Lemos has filed a lawsuit against Paradise Exteriors Roofing LLC following an accident where she sustained injuries from a falling hammer at their worksite.
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Plaintiff alleges negligence against retail giant Burlington Coat Factory over slip-and-fall incident
A lawsuit has been filed against Burlington Coat Factory by Yuraima Dinzey following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at their West Palm Beach store location.
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Plaintiff claims negligence against golf club operator following serious car accident
A Palm Beach County resident has filed a lawsuit against another local individual and Boca Rio Golf Club Inc., citing negligence after a vehicular collision resulted in severe injuries.
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Real Estate Dispute: Buyer Alleges Fraud Against Property Sellers Over Title Issues
In a recent legal filing in Palm Beach County's Circuit Court, VIP Executive LLC accuses Jeyanthi Real Estates LLC and its agents of fraudulent inducement related to unclear property titles.
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Plaintiff (Estate Representative) sues Bethesda Hospital Inc., Medical Staff & University Board over Negligence Leading to Wrongful Death
Jonathan Levy has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Bethesda Hospital Inc., Dr. Minesh Patel, and Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees following the death of Wisnel Charles due to alleged medical negligence at Bethesda Hospital East...
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Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Driver and Insurers Following Collision
Two Palm Beach County residents have filed a lawsuit claiming negligence after an auto accident left them injured.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Moody works to ensure FEMA serves all Floridians
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking legal action against current and former Federal Emergency Management Agency officials for conspiracy to discriminate against Florida hurricane victims who support President-elect Donald Trump.
Moody shares resources to help veterans, service members, families
November is Military Family Appreciation Month, and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is sharing resources to help veterans, service members and their families avoid falling victim to scams and other fraudulent schemes.
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.
Judge says she has right to free speech in campaign ethics case
A Hillsborough County judge says officials should be blocked from using evidence and arguments that her “philosophical beliefs” and comments because they are protected by the First Amendment.
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’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.
Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination by municipal employer
A former human resources director has sued a Florida municipality for alleged racial discrimination and retaliation following complaints about hiring practices favoring Black women employees.
Federal judge finds 2023 Florida law illegally impaired collective bargaining rights
A federal judge has sided with the Florida Education Association in litigation over a provision of a state law enacted last year, finding that a prohibition on payroll deductions in existing public-employee collective bargaining agreements (CRAs) is unconstitutional.
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.