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Dave & Buster’s sues Arcade Time for trademark infringement over ‘Eat Drink Play’ slogan
MIAMI — Dave & Buster’s has filed a lawsuit against Arcade Time USA LLC, accusing the company of trademark infringement for using a similar slogan in connection with its entertainment and restaurant services.
TikTok faces another class-action lawsuit over alleged illegal data collection from children
FORT LAUDERDALE — Another class action lawsuit has been filed against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, alleging that the social media giant illegally collects and sells personal data from millions of minor children without parental consent.
Court rules in favor of Orange County Public Schools in volunteer ban case
ORLANDO — A Florida court has granted Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by a parent, dismissing all claims related to her removal from a school volunteer program due to explicit images of her circulating online.
Jury awards $8.15M verdict in Busch Gardens injury case
TAMPA — A Hillsborough County jury has awarded more than $8.15 million to the family of a minor injured at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, following a lawsuit alleging negligence by the amusement park.
Florida woman sues SharkNinja over blender injury at bridal shower
SARASOTA – A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against SharkNinja Operating, alleging that a defective packaging design of the company’s “Ninja Professional Plus Blender” caused severe injuries to her hand.
Florida parent sues Amazon over alleged defective charger that caused severe burns to child
TAMPA — A Florida parent has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com, alleging that a defective Amazon Basics charger caused catastrophic injuries to their minor child.
Class-action lawsuit alleges false advertising of ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs sleep products
ORLANDO — A Florida man has filed a class action lawsuit against The Procter & Gamble Company alleging that its ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs line of sleep-aid products falsely advertises their ability to help consumers “fall asleep naturally.”
Federal lawsuit challenges Newsmax over telemarketing violations
WEST PALM BEACH — A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that Newsmax Media, a cable news and political opinion company, violated federal telemarketing laws by placing unsolicited calls and text messages to individuals on the National Do Not Call Registry.
Family-owned business sues Celebrity Cruises for alleged exploitation, breach of contract
TALLAHASSEE — Tablemation Studios, a family-owned company specializing in innovative dining experiences, has filed a lawsuit against Celebrity Cruises, alleging breach of contract and exploitation.
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.