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Florida AG launches nation's first Office of Parental Rights
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is launching the Office of Parental Rights to empower parents and protect children.
Uthmeier takes legal action against Snapchat
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced legal action against Snap Inc., the operator of the popular Snapchat social media company.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jury awards family $45M after heart attack patient dies following delay in treatment
The estate of a 55-year-old man who died because medical care wasn’t available has been awarded a $45 million jury verdict.
Whistleblower accuses Florida House member of retaliation
A former employee of a member of the Florida House of Representatives has said he was retaliated against after he reported the lawmaker’s unlawful employment practices.
Uthmeier files legal challenge to support nuclear power in Florida
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has announced a major legal challenge against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, accusing the federal agency of illegally blocking the development of advanced nuclear technologies.
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.
Groups renew request to block Florida social media law
Days after a federal judge dismissed the original lawsuit, two tech trade associations filed a renewed complaint challenging a new Florida law that requires social media companies to shield minor children from harmful online content and to bar certain youths from holding social media accounts.
Uthmeier issues consumer alert regarding 23andMe bankruptcy
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a consumer alert regarding 23andMe's recent bankruptcy filing.
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.
AG secures $4M, lifetime ban against moving broker enterprise
The Consumer Protection Division of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has secured a lifetime ban and final judgments totaling more than $4 million settling ongoing litigation related to a moving brokerage scheme.
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.
Celsius takes $82.6M ruling for Flo Rida to state Supreme Court
An energy drink company has asked the Florida Supreme Court to review a lower court decision regarding an $82.6 million ruling against it for rapper Flo Rida.
AG secures ban against hot tub company that scammed consumers
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has announced its Consumer Protection Division has secured a permanent injunction on behalf of consumers deceived by a used hot tub company and its owners.
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.
AG’s Medicaid Fraud Unit secures more than $2.6M in two actions
The Office of the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has secured more than $2.6 million in two recent actions.