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AGs urge federal court to review EPA’s new tailpipe emissions rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 25 states calling on a federal appeals court to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on car tailpipes.
Federal Court
Judge temporarily bars Florida officials from restricting high school teacher's pronoun use
Federal Court
Massachusetts federal judge releases DeSantis from lawsuit over 2022 migrant flight
State Court
North Carolina judge rejects FSU's bid to dismiss lawsuit aimed at validating ACC agreements
Dueling lawsuits related to Florida State University’s quest to leave the Atlantic Coast Conference to seek more lucrative sports deals are continuing on separate legal tracks in two states.
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Company sued for making Mexican-style ice cream in California wins
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A controversial class action lawyer is not be able to sue the maker of Mexican-style frozen treats because they are made in California.
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Lawyers running anti-drug commercials should be held accountable for their claims. If they can’t substantiate those claims, they should be forced to compensate the companies whose sales they’ve depressed and the drug users whose health they’ve impaired.
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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
Hector Lopez sues Pinellas County for negligence leading to personal injury
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, a lawsuit has been filed by Hector Lopez against Pinellas County (Case Number: 24-001638-CI) on April 11, 2024.
State Court
Sialyne Barthelemy sues Silverio Misael Momotic for negligent operation causing car collision
Sialyne Barthelemy, both individually and as the legal guardian of minor Jayden Jacques, has filed a lawsuit against Silverio Misael Momotic and Momotic Lawn Maintenance LLC in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Palm Beach County.
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Vasyl Kristoforov sues Gabriel Benovitz for car accident damages
In the 15th Judicial Circuit Court in Palm Beach County, Florida, plaintiff Vasyl Kristoforov has filed a lawsuit against defendants Gabriel Benovitz and Mitchell Heyman.
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Joseph Naccarato sues Alexander David Fahey for automobile collision
In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, plaintiff Joseph Naccarato has filed a lawsuit against defendants Alexander David Fahey, Terri Fahey Arnold, and DoorDash Inc.
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Hattie sues Craig for car accident damages
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County, Florida, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Hattie Howard against defendants Craig Brown, Kelsey Brown, and Progressive Select Insurance Company.
State Court
Caryn Jones-Johnson sues Hillstone Restaurant Group Inc. for alleged negligence leading to personal injury
In the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, Caryn Jones-Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Hillstone Restaurant Group Inc., doing business as Houston's Restaurant.
State Court
Tova Cohen sues Academy Bus LLC for negligence leading to personal injury
Tova Cohen has filed a lawsuit against Academy Bus LLC in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida.
State Court
Idelina De Nuestra S Rivera sues Fairstead Management LLC for negligence leading to personal injury
In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Idelina De Nuestra S Rivera against defendants Fairstead Management LLC and John Doe.
State Court
Jason Chapman sues Sweet World LLC for personal injury caused by negligence
Jason Chapman has filed a lawsuit against Sweet World LLC, operating as Bunnboh Churros, and Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Lawsuit: Ferry crash at Disney World dumped man into garbage can
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A visitor to Disney World says a ferry taking him to the park crashed, causing him to sustain injuries and fall into a trash can.
Fired woman sues Walmart, says racy photos were spread by co-worker
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A woman whose sexually explicit photos were spread by a co-worker at Walmart says she was fired over them while he was allowed to keep his job.
Powerade drinkers fooled into thinking they get substantial electrolytes, lawsuit claims
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Coca-Cola tricks customers into thinking Powerade has much more electrolytes than competitors, a class action lawsuit says.
Lawsuit: Chemical on astro-turf burns wrestler
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A wrestler says a chemical on astro-turf at a Florida prep school burned him when he sat to warm up for a match.
Lawsuit: IHOP booth gashes man's leg as he scoots out
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man says his leg was badly injured when a sharp metal object protruded through a booth at IHOP and cut him.
Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions
Florida has second best volunteer rate for answering civil legal questions, ABA report finds
A total of 1,106 Florida attorneys have volunteered to answer the public’s legal questions through the American Bar Association’s virtual clinic, called ABA Free Legal Answers – the second-highest volunteer rate among all 50 states.
DeSantis touts Florida's 'sanity,' reform record in 2024 State of the State address
Taking a detour from his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted “failed” federal policies on Tuesday while hailing Florida as a “refuge for freedom and sanity” during his State of the State speech to the Legislature.
Researchers report orchestrated high-tech campaign to assault Florida insurance firms with lawsuits
A tsunami of technology-generated litigation has been pummeling Florida insurance companies in recent years, contributing to the liquidation of six property insurers in the state in 2022, according to insurance researchers.
Medical marijuana firm seeks to counter cannabis legalization ballot measure
Signs of discord between medical marijuana advocates and recreational cannabis supporters are emerging in a legal battle now before the Florida Supreme Court that will determine whether the Smart & Safe initiative goes before state voters.
Contractor gives up case against Fla. law firm after sanctions motion filed
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A former client that hoped to keep lawyers from taking fees in pending cases is giving up its quest.
Trump can't convince federal judge to reopen $475M defamation case against CNN
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Former President Donald Trump failed to raise any new issues that would reopen his defamation case against CNN, which he says compared him to Adolf Hitler while he fought the results of his 2020 loss to President Joe Biden.
Litigation financing transparency bill fails to pass Florida Legislature
Tort reform supporters are expressing disappointment over the failure of the Florida Legislature to pass a bill that would have shed more light on third-party litigation financing agreements and their potential relationships with foreign entities.
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.
Sialyne Barthelemy sues Silverio Misael Momotic for negligent operation causing car collision
Sialyne Barthelemy, both individually and as the legal guardian of minor Jayden Jacques, has filed a lawsuit against Silverio Misael Momotic and Momotic Lawn Maintenance LLC in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Palm Beach County.
Man accuses US Oncology of age discrimination
A former employee of US Oncology says he was a victim of age discrimination.
Appeals court: Public adjusters doubling as appraisers is limited by law
Section 626.854 of the Florida Statutes outlines double duty limits
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.