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Federal court orders Harris Jewelry to reopen claims process for military consumers
TALLAHASSEE — A federal court has mandated Harris Jewelry to reopen its claims process and notify eligible consumers, many of whom are active-duty service members, to file claims for refunds by Dec. 21.
Florida Supreme Court upholds utility storm protection plans amid controversy
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the Public Service Commission’s approval of storm protection plans proposed by four major electric utilities, aimed at strengthening the state’s power grid against extreme weather events.
Florida Supreme Court rules against GEICO's claims in windshield repair dispute
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court declined to extend consumer protection law remedies to insurance companies, concluding that GEICO cannot pursue claims under the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act against a windshield repair company.
Study finds lawyers concerned about AI
CHARLESTON — A recent study that looked at different careers found that lawyers are the most cautious regarding artificial intelligence technologies.
Religious nurse practitioner sues CVS for requiring her to prescribe hormonal contraceptives
WEST PALM BEACH — A former CVS nurse practitioner is suing CVS alleging it violated Title VII by failing to accommodate her religious beliefs and refusing to engage in meaningful discussion about alternative accommodations.
Trans, nonbinary teachers sue over Florida pronoun law
TALLAHASSEE — A lawsuit is suing the Florida Department of Education challenging a new law that prohibits public school employees and contractors from using their preferred personal titles or pronouns if they do not correspond to their sex assigned at birth.
Woman blames Norwegian Cruise Lines, DJ Khaled for sexual assault on cruise
MIAMI — A lawsuit alleges a security guard committed sexual assault during a cruise event organized by Norwegian Cruise Lines.
Class actions claim Glad recycling trash bags aren't biodegradable
ORLANDO — Two class action lawsuits have been filed against The Glad Products Compay and The Clorox Company alleging misleading marketing on non-biodegradable products.
Class action targets Publix for selling NyQuil with ineffective ingredient
WEST PALM BEACH — A class action complaint was filed in Florida federal court alleging that Procter & Gamble and Publix Supermarkets knowingly marketed and sold ineffective products for nasal and sinus congestion relief.
Class action says Target misbranded naturally flavored breakfast bars
ORLANDO — A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Target for allegedly using artificial flavoring while claiming its natural flavoring.
Lawsuits go after Walmart, Target products for destroying coral
TAMPA — Two lawsuits have been filed against Target and Walmart alleging the retailers are harming coral reefs with their alleged "reef-friendly" sunscreens.
Car dealership sues Ford, Hyundai for Florida Dealer Protection Act violations
ORLANDO — A car dealership is suing Ford Motor Company and Hyundai Motor American Corporation alleging violations of the Florida Dealer Protection Act.
Woman sues Norwegian Cruise Line for injuries on ship
MIAMI — A 62-year-old woman is suing Norwegian Cruise Line for injuries sustained aboard one of its cruise ships.
Former student sues school board for abuse, harassment
JACKSONVILLE — A former student is suing the Duval County School Board for violations of Title IX.
Website builder sues Tampa Bay Downs for breach of contract
TAMPA — A man who builds websites and web applications is suing Tampa Bay Downs alleging it breached its contract with him.
Lagunitas Brewing Company sues Soltura for false advertising
MIAMI — Lagunitas Brewing Company is suing Soltura alleging false advertising of its products.
Woman says Hamilton Beach pressure cooker was unsafe
MIAMI — A woman is suing Hamilton Beach alleging a pressure cooker she purchased was unsafe.
NOCO says companies infringed on patent
ORLANDO — The NOCO Company is suing several companies they allege infringed on their intellectual property rights.
Former employee sues Seventh-Day Adventists academy for FLSA violations
ORLANDO — A former employee is suing the Florida Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventists, alleging it violated the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act.
Former employee sues Gulf Cost Power & Light Co. for FLSA violations
FORT MYERS — A man filed a class-action lawsuit against Gulf Coast Power and Light Co. claiming it violated the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act.