Legislation
Partner of Floridian Partner on HB 1551: 'We must prioritize consumer protections if this bill moves forward'
George Feijoo, a partner at Floridian Partners, expressed concerns that House Bill 1551 threatens recent insurance market reforms and could unfairly shift legal risks onto consumers.
Legislation
Partner of Traub Lieberman: HB 1551 will 'increase the number of lawsuits' and raise premiums
Federal Court
Pensacola stationery firm owner sues federal officials, challenging legality of China tariffs
Reform
FLCALA recognizes three lawmakers for tort reform efforts
Florida Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse honored three state lawmakers for their efforts to protect residents from excessive and frivolous litigation.
State Court
Couple sues law firm for mishandling moldy home purchase lawsuit
A couple has sued a law firm for not properly handling their case regarding the purchase of a home “riddled with mold” following years of flood damage.
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
Resident Sues Delivery Company Over Negligent Refrigerator Accident
A resident has taken legal action against Tytaden Trucking after an incident involving a falling refrigerator left her injured.
State Court
Palm Beach Resident Sues Publix Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Palm Beach County resident has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets Inc., alleging negligence after slipping on grapes at one of their stores.
State Court
Homeowners' Association accused of Negligence by Injured Minor's Guardian
A lawsuit has been filed against Cypress Estates Homeowners' Association following an incident where a minor was injured due to allegedly hazardous conditions on their property.
State Court
Customer Sues Major Supermarket Chain Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
A slip-and-fall incident at a Publix store in Jupiter has led to a lawsuit alleging negligence on part of the supermarket chain.
State Court
Resident Alleges Negligence Against Palm Beach County Over Sidewalk Hazard
A resident of Palm Beach County has filed a lawsuit against the county for negligence after sustaining injuries from a fall caused by a hazardous sidewalk condition.
State Court
Healthcare Facility Accused of Negligence Leading to Resident's Death
Bridgette Hill has filed a lawsuit against two healthcare companies following her father's death due to alleged negligence at their nursing home facility.
State Court
Publix Super Markets accused of Negligence after Slip-and-Fall Incident
A slip-and-fall incident at a Boca Raton grocery store has led Edwina Duros to file a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets for alleged negligence in maintaining safe premises.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges retaliation by former employer Palm Beach County School Board under Whistleblower Act
Germaine Pierre-Ross has taken legal action against her former employer, alleging unlawful retaliation following her whistleblowing activities regarding workplace misconduct at Washington Elementary School in Florida.
State Court
Plaintiff Injured Worker Sues Maintenance Companies Over Negligence
A worker from West Palm Beach has filed a lawsuit against two companies after sustaining injuries due to faulty equipment at his workplace.
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.
Uthmeier subpoenas Roblox for child-protection policies, procedures
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has issued a subpoena to Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, for information about how the platform markets to children, sets age-verification requirements and moderates chat rooms.
Uthmeier returns millions from insurer to Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has secured the return of tens of millions of dollars from Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund.
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.
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.
Partner of Floridian Partner on HB 1551: 'We must prioritize consumer protections if this bill moves forward'
George Feijoo, a partner at Floridian Partners, expressed concerns that House Bill 1551 threatens recent insurance market reforms and could unfairly shift legal risks onto consumers.
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.
Palm Beach Resident Sues Publix Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Palm Beach County resident has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets Inc., alleging negligence after slipping on grapes at one of their stores.
Bayer files hold petitions in two Roundup cases with U.S. Supreme Court, including one from Florida
Bayer, through its indirect subsidiary Monsanto, has filed two hold petitions with the U.S. Supreme Court in two cases involving its Roundup pesticide, including one from Florida.
Legal partner on House Bill 1551: 'Cases became about the lawyers, not the insured'
Matthew Lavisky, a partner at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP, expressed concerns regarding House Bill 1551, which he claims would reinstate a litigation framework where attorneys benefit disproportionately and clients' interests become secondary.
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.