Court dismisses bad-faith lawsuit against Liberty Mutual in fatal crash
A judge threw out a lawsuit against Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company that arose from a car crash that killed a child in a ruling issued July 23 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Judge denies class certification in defective refrigerator case, dismisses complaint
On July 24, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida denied a motion for class certification for a group of people suing Dometic Corporation over alleged defective refrigerators, then dismissed the lawsuit for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
Insurance industry disappointed in Florida Supreme Court's decision to punt on assignment of benefits case
The Florida Supreme Court has decided it will not consider a case involving assignment of benefits, noting a newly passed law the court said eliminates the need for justices to weigh in.
This Just In
- Case activity for Discover Bank vs Adam E Miechle on Aug. 14
- Court activity on Aug. 14: Alice Hibbard vs Thomas Lewellen
- Court activity on Aug. 14: Deborah Sims vs Frank Pajotte
- Aug. 8: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for "insurance claims" cases
- Court activity on Aug. 14: Kareen Flax vs Michael Stansfield Atlantic Pools and
- Case activity for Kurt Hesser vs Lana Lee Haynes on Aug. 14
- Court activity on Aug. 14: Ronald Sweeney vs ABC Liquors Inc.
- Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 8
- Case activity for Melissa A Horsley vs The Standard Fire Insurance Company on Aug. 14
- Case activity for Preserve at Lake Wales Inc. vs Lovett and Company CPA PA Inc. on Aug. 13
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Court permits federal tax history as evidence in wage violation case
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida will allow a restaurant and others named in a lawsuit to bring their accusers' tax records into evidence, the court determined on July 23, but it barred evidence of prior litigation between the parties.
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Court allows lawsuit alleging ADA violations against Florida doctor to proceed
A Florida physician was denied her motion to dismiss a lawsuit against her alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on July 25. -
Florida ranks among best states for business but legal, regulatory challenges remain
TALLAHASSEE -- A new CNBC report ranks Florida as the nation's 12th best state for business. -
Florida NFIB supports DeSantis' approach to civil litigation reforms
Florida’s National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) director Bill Herrle is pleased with the direction Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking in changing the civil litigation environment throughout the state. -
Plaintiff awarded $300 million in Laser Spine Institute case
Despite officially closing in March, the Laser Spine Institute has been issued a judgment exceeding $300 million in the middle of a lawsuit that has stretched for 13 years.
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Federal CourtCourt rejects CalAtlantic argument regarding Jacksonville townhome defects
JACKSONVILLE — A federal court has struck down CalAtlantic insurance company's argument that the construction defects alleged against the builder by a Jacksonville townhome community's homeowners association are not covered because they were found after the development's completion.
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Federal CourtSawgrass Mills Mall denied injunction against Florida casino tour group in trademark case
MIAMI — The owners of Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise have been denied a preliminary injunction request in their fight to stop a Florida casino tour company from continuing to use the mall's trademark after the termination of a shuttle service agreement.
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Federal CourtCourt rejects former Ross University School of Medicine student's attempt to revive ADA complaint
MIAMI — A federal court has rejected new evidence presented by the plaintiff in an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act (RA) suit against Ross University Medical School, a Barbados university with administrative offices in Miramar.
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ReformInsurance group: Transparency is needed in third party litigation funding
TALLAHASSEE -- With Florida’s third party funding of civil litigation under the microscope, a Florida Association of Insurance Agents official cautions that the growing industry could potentially be increasing frivolous filings.
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DisciplineFlorida Bar: Supreme Court reprimands two attorneys, another faces suspension in separate orders
TALLAHASSEE — Longwood and Miami attorneys have been reprimanded and a Tampa attorney faces suspension following separate Florida Supreme Court orders, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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Attorneys & JudgesAssociated Industries of Florida: Litigation financing proves costly to state, businesses
TALLAHASSEE -- The state of Florida is no stranger to litigation schemes and perhaps one of the most impactful to the state's legal scene is litigation financing, in which third parties finance civil litigation, such as a class action lawsuit, in return for a percentage of the jury award.
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Federal CourtFederal court rules girlfriend of deceased South Florida real estate mogul can file new complaint
MIAMI — A federal court has ruled the girlfriend of deceased South Florida real estate mogul Mauricio Capuano can proceed with her conspiracy allegation against his estranged wife and nephew that involve an estate dispute over the sale of his $2.3 million Biscayne Bay property.
