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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.
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Florida appeals court affirms $3 million jury award to waste hauler in lawsuit against Opa-Locka
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Cultivated meat company loses bid for preliminary injunction against new Florida law
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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.
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Orlando bar owners sue city over permit policy on funding downtown police services
Several downtown Orlando bars have filed a federal lawsuit against the city, accusing local officials of forcing a small number of venues to bear the burden of paying for overnight policing services in violation of their unconstitutional rights
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.
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Plaintiff alleges homeowners' negligence after tripping incident
Murat Egelierler has filed a lawsuit against James Leon Ashley Jr. and Stella Ashley following an accident at their Boca Raton property where he tripped over a concealed step. The suit claims negligence on part of both defendants for failing to maintain safe conditions on their premises leading to severe injuries for which Egelierler seeks damages exceeding $50,000.
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Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Healthcare Facility Over Patient Care Failures
A legal battle unfolds as Retha Warthen sues St Mary's Medical Center for alleged negligence leading to severe injuries sustained by her husband Randall during his hospitalization after an accident. The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $50k for what is claimed as preventable harm due to substandard medical care provided by the facility's staff.
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Plaintiff alleges negligence against multiple construction firms over propane explosion injuries
Christopher Devine has filed a lawsuit against several construction-related companies following a propane explosion that caused severe injuries at his home. Filed in Palm Beach County's Circuit Court on October 2nd, this negligence claim seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for physical harm and related expenses due to alleged improper installation practices by defendants including Legacy Builders and Ferguson Enterprises.
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Mother blames Mental Health Facility for Son's Wrongful Death
A mother has filed a lawsuit against South County Mental Health Center following her son's tragic death while under their care. Allegations include excessive force leading to wrongful death without proper de-escalation efforts or adherence to mandated mental health protocols under Florida law.
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Plaintiff Accuses Law Firm Partners of Fraudulent Representation Leading to Financial Ruin
A lawsuit filed by Kenneth W. Brown accuses a New York-based law firm and its partners of unauthorized legal representation during proceedings related to Bernard L. Madoff's investment scandal. Alleging fraud and malpractice led to a $6 million judgment against him; Brown seeks compensatory and punitive damages for what he claims were breaches of fiduciary duty and negligence by his former legal counsel.
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Plaintiff alleges furniture retailer's negligence after explosive table injury
Anthony Brown has filed a lawsuit against El Dorado Furniture Corporation following an alleged incident involving an exploding glass-top dining table that caused him significant injury. Filed in Palm Beach County's Circuit Court on October 3rd, this case seeks over $100k in damages while raising serious questions about product safety standards within retail environments.
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Plaintiff alleges negligence against local supermarket following injury
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Presidente Supermarket No. 40 after sustaining injuries from a fall inside their Delray Beach location. Alleging negligence in maintaining safe premises and seeking over $50k in damages plus trial by jury, this case highlights critical safety obligations for businesses towards their patrons.
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Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Over Injury Incident
Miguel Brito Yanez has filed a negligence lawsuit against Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., claiming severe injuries from an incident involving a metal sheet at one of their stores in Delray Beach, Florida. Filed on October 4th in Palm Beach County's Circuit Court, the suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 along with other legal reliefs due to alleged unsafe conditions maintained by Home Depot.
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Plaintiff alleges fast-food giant's negligence after finding foreign object in meal
A Miami-Dade resident has taken legal action against Chick-Fil-A following an alarming incident involving contaminated food at one of their locations. The plaintiff claims severe injuries resulted from ingesting a salad containing a foreign object and seeks significant damages through this lawsuit filed on October 3rd in Palm Beach County Court.
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.
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.
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 helps lead $700M settlement with J&J regarding talc products
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody helped lead a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general that reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc.
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.
Former Florida official urges 'national catastrophic insurance fund' to spread out storm risks
In the wake of extensive damage from Hurricane Helene, a Florida congressman’s proposal to spread out insurance risks associated with major storms and wildfires has gained renewed attention on Fox news and other media outlets.
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.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Healthcare Facility Over Patient Care Failures
A legal battle unfolds as Retha Warthen sues St Mary's Medical Center for alleged negligence leading to severe injuries sustained by her husband Randall during his hospitalization after an accident. The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $50k for what is claimed as preventable harm due to substandard medical care provided by the facility's staff.
Orlando bar owners sue city over permit policy on funding downtown police services
Several downtown Orlando bars have filed a federal lawsuit against the city, accusing local officials of forcing a small number of venues to bear the burden of paying for overnight policing services in violation of their unconstitutional rights
Insurance Commissioner: New Florida budget supports ‘stable and competitive insurance market’
Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky stated in a June 13 press release that the budget signed by Governor Ron DeSantis supports the Office of Insurance Regulation’s (OIR) priority of strengthening 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.