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Federal just remands Takada airbag case to state court
FORT MYERS — A federal judge granted a motion to remand a case to state court involving Takada airbags.
Federal judge denies remand motion involving Irma property damage suit
FORT MYERS — A Florida federal judge denied a motion to remand a lawsuit against an insurance agency for property damage that happened during Hurricane Irma.
Federal judge agrees to stay case pending Navy board's proceedings
JACKSONVILLE — A federal judge granted a motion to stay a case until the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) completes its proceedings in the case.
Appellate court says charter schools aren't entitled to 2018 referendum ad valorem taxes
WEST PALM BEACH — The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled that charter schools are not entitled to ad valorem taxes that were collected pursuant to a 2018 referendum in Palm Beach County.
Judge allows plaintiff last chance to amend complaint
TAMPA — A federal judge dismissed an amended complaint by one party and gave the original plaintiff a final chance to file an amended complaint.
Three-judge panel says 18-year-old workers' compensation claim needs revisited
TALLAHASSEE — A three-judge panel reversed a final compensation order from an accident that occurred 18 years ago.
Federal judge partially grants defense motion involving plaintiff's expert witness in pet store TCPA case
MIAMI — A U.S. magistrate judge partially granted a motion involving an expert witness in a case against Pet Supermarket Inc.
Federal judge sends case back to state court, says defendant failed to prove jurisdiction
MIAMI —A federal judge granted a motion to remand a case back to state court, ruling the defendant failed to prove the federal court had jurisdiction.U.S.
Federal judge grants motion for consideration of remand in Takata airbag litigation
MIAMI – A Florida federal judge has granted Ford Motor Co.'s motion for suggestion of remand to move a lawsuit regarding Takata airbags back to a Massachusetts federal court.
Appeals court says lower court shouldn't have disregarded testimony in grocery store case
MIAMI — A three-judge panel found that a lower court exceeded its authority when it disregarded testimony in a case against Ryta Food Corp.
Appellate court rules attorney doesn't have to pay fees as sanction
WEST PALM BEACH — An appeals court ruled that an attorney does not have to pay attorney's fees to opposing counsel because her due process rights were violated.
Appeals court orders new trial for Union Carbide
MIAMI — A three-judge panel has ruled that Union Carbide needs a new trial in a suit alleging exposure to asbestos.
Appellate court affirms decision in tobacco advertising case
WEST PALM BEACH — A three-judge panel found that a lower court rightfully denied a motion in a case against a tobacco company for cigarette advertising.
Appeals panel partially reverses decision in class certification
LAKELAND — A three-judge panel partially reversed a decision by a lower court wherein the court limited class certification.
Judge denies attorneys' fees in trademark infringement case over counterfeit Roor water pipe
WEST PALM BEACH – A federal magistrate judge denied CIJ Enterprises' motions for attorneys' fees and costs in a lawsuit against it over allegations of trademark infringement.
Judges rule employee properly put employer on notice for workers' compensation claim
WEST PALM BEACH — A three-judge panel reversed a decision by a lower court and ruled that an Island Hospitality Florida Management employee took the proper steps to start a workers' compensation claim.
Three-judge panel says city's public awareness campaign not 'political advertisement'
WEST PALM BEACH — An appeals court ruled that a city did not violate the state Constitution when it created a public awareness campaign regarding several ballot questions
Elected officials face 'challenges' in libel lawsuits, attorney says
TALLAHASSEE — Frank LoMonte, an attorney and the director of the University of Florida's Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, said there is a big difference between reporting that someone has faced an accusation and somehow vouching for the truth of that accusation.
Florida Chamber will fight biometric privacy legislation
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is taking a stand against biometric privacy legislation returning in the next session of the Florida Legislature.
Insurance organization: Hurricane Michael claims not abnormal
TALLAHASSEE — Amid claims that insurers are not doing enough to settle Hurricane Michael claims, an insurance organization says this is not the case.