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Florida bill would compel media outlets to remove 'false or defamatory' reports from their websites
A Florida bill would take away media outlets’ legal defenses if they fail to remove content deemed defamatory or false from their websites – an eventuality critics say would lead to a flood of frivolous defamation lawsuits against news organizations.
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2022 report on fees paid to insurer affiliates boosts effort to roll back Florida tort reforms
Federal Court
Groups renew request to block Florida social media law
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Uthmeier issues consumer alert regarding 23andMe bankruptcy
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a consumer alert regarding 23andMe's recent bankruptcy filing.
State Court
Brake grinder company on hook for $2.7M after jurors say brake dust partly caused woman’s cancer
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Florida state court jury awarded a woman $18 million in an asbestos case, saying brake dust was partly responsible for her cancer.
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 alleges negligence against Florida Atlantic University Board Of Trustees following campus injury
Leslie Albert has filed a lawsuit against Florida Atlantic University Board Of Trustees and Metroplex Piano after suffering injuries due to alleged negligence on campus grounds.
State Court
Resident Sues City Government Over Negligence Leading to Injury
A Pinellas County resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of Largo alleging negligence after tripping over an unsafe sidewalk condition at Largo Central Park.
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Resident Sues City Government Over Negligence Leading to Injury
A Pinellas County resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of Largo alleging negligence after tripping over an unsafe sidewalk condition at Largo Central Park.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges Nursing Home Negligence Against Healthcare Facility
A new lawsuit filed by Shirley Brennan against Aspire at Countryside accuses the nursing home of negligence leading to severe health deterioration due to inadequate care plans and supervision.
State Court
Plaintiff Accuses Automotive Companies of Negligence Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against two automotive companies after suffering injuries from a slip-and-fall accident at their premises.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges negligence against retail giant following slip-and-fall incident
Merlande Joseph has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores East and an unnamed manager after slipping on grapes at a West Palm Beach location.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges negligence against real estate management companies following injury
Marie Rodriguez has filed a lawsuit against YMP Real Estate Management and YMP Palo Verde for negligence after sustaining injuries on their property due to unsafe conditions like debris and poor lighting.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges negligence against real estate corporation after injury on premises
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Kimco Realty Corporation for alleged negligence resulting in severe injuries from a fall on their property.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Assault at Wedding Reception Against Hotel Guest
A woman has filed a lawsuit against an individual and a resort following an alleged assault during a wedding reception at Fusion Resort in Treasure Island on March 24th last year.
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.
2022 report on fees paid to insurer affiliates boosts effort to roll back Florida tort reforms
A 2022 study compiled at the request of Florida insurance regulators that reported insurers sent hundreds of millions of dollars to shareholders amid rising market instability has fueled new efforts to roll back recent tort reforms.
Uthmeier issues consumer alert regarding 23andMe bankruptcy
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a consumer alert regarding 23andMe's recent bankruptcy filing.
Uthmeier announces $79M settlement with JUUL, creates Vape Free Florida Fund
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced a $79 million settlement with JUUL Labs to resolve litigation over the company’s past marketing that targeted children in Florida.
Florida joins coalition urging U.S. Senate to pass HALT Fentanyl Act
Acting Florida Attorney General John Guard’s office recently joined a coalition of 25 states asking the U.S. Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act.
Florida AG's office joins others investigating Fauci’s COVID-19 response
Acting Attorney General John Guard has joined a coalition of state attorneys general in an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic response.
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 compel media outlets to remove 'false or defamatory' reports from their websites
A Florida bill would take away media outlets’ legal defenses if they fail to remove content deemed defamatory or false from their websites – an eventuality critics say would lead to a flood of frivolous defamation lawsuits against news organizations.
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.
Resident Sues City Government Over Negligence Leading to Injury
A Pinellas County resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of Largo alleging negligence after tripping over an unsafe sidewalk condition at Largo Central Park.
Dave & Buster’s sues Arcade Time for trademark infringement over ‘Eat Drink Play’ slogan
MIAMI — Dave & Buster’s has filed a lawsuit against Arcade Time USA LLC, accusing the company of trademark infringement for using a similar slogan in connection with its entertainment and restaurant services.
Tort reforms bringing benefits to average Floridians, consumer group's report finds
Florida insurance premium costs are dropping, the number of civil lawsuits being filed is decreasing, “nuclear verdicts” are becoming less common and more insurers are entering the Sunshine State, a new study on the impact of tort reforms concluded.
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.