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Resident Sues Property Management Company Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Stephanie Frances Smith has filed a lawsuit against PRG Real Estate Management Inc., alleging negligence after she tripped on an unsafe sidewalk at their property. She seeks damages exceeding $75,000 for severe injuries sustained during the incident.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Major Corporations Over Chainsaw Injury
Luis Orellana Rizzo has filed a lawsuit against Techtronic Industries Factory Outlets Inc. (Ryobi Tools USA) and Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., claiming negligence after being injured by a defective chainsaw purchased from The Home Depot. The suit seeks crucial information necessary for identifying potential defendants and theories of liability.
Delray Beach Resident Sues Property Manager Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
Richard K. Levin has filed a lawsuit against PMG Ocean Associates II, LLC and Jonathan Legrand alleging negligence after tripping over an uneven parking lot surface at Charleston Square’s Winn-Dixie location in Lake Worth on January 19th last year.
Moody warns residents to be wary of price gouging, disaster-related scams
State Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians to be vigilant for price gouging, disaster scams and fraud in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Attorney General Moody Activates Price Gouging Hotline Following Declared State of Emergency for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
Attorney General Ashley Moody is activating Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration for areas of the state preparing for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
Florida appeals court rules state attorney general cannot usurp hospital districts' opioid lawsuits
A Florida appeals court has blocked the state attorney general’s effort to unilaterally extinguish opioid damages claims filed by local hospital and school districts as part of the state’s legal settlement with the same opioid manufacturers and marketers.
Plaintiff alleges Assisted Living Facility Negligence Resulting in Wrongful Death
A new lawsuit filed by Gloria Campbell claims that inadequate care at an assisted living facility led directly to Elzine Halstead Maddox's fatal injuries following a severe fall. Filed in Pinellas County on September 19th against GV Largo Inc., the suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for wrongful death due to alleged negligence.
Greenberg Traurig Advises OPKO Health in $237.5 Million Asset Sale to Labcorp
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. advised OPKO Health Inc., a Miami-based multinational biopharmaceutical and diagnostics company, in the $237.5 million sale of select assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bioreference Health, to Labcorp.
Moody joins amicus brief supporting victims of Hamas terrorism
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and 21 other state AGs have filed a brief urging a federal court to deny requests to dismiss a lawsuit brought under the Anti-Terrorism Act by survivors and family members of those murdered during the Hamas terrorist attack last October.
Pedestrian Sues Florida Department of Transportation Over Negligence
Lauren Jones has filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Transportation following an accident caused by an uneven sidewalk in Dunedin. The case highlights allegations of negligence and seeks over $50,000 in damages.
Patron Sues Nightclub Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
David Diaz has filed a lawsuit against Forward Hospitality Services after slipping on a wet dance floor at their nightclub Good Night John Boy in St. Petersburg. The case highlights potential negligence in maintaining safe premises for patrons.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Foreign Corporation Following Airplane Crash
Joseph Miller and his spouse Nancy Miller have filed a lawsuit against J. Mason Williams IV as Personal Representative of Jemin Ghanshyambhai Patel's estate and Control Data Inc., following an airplane crash into their home on February 1st that resulted in severe injuries to Joseph Miller. The Millers seek damages exceeding $50k each for negligence claims related to improper inspection and maintenance.
Personal Representative Sues Nursing Home Over Elderly Resident's Death
Jamie Schnell has filed a lawsuit against Belleair East HCC LLC d/b/a Belleair Health Care Center alleging severe neglect that led to her mother Ellen Sohtz's death. The suit claims violations under Florida Statute §400 for inadequate care leading to infections and malnutrition among other accusations.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Local School
James Harper has filed a lawsuit against Solid Rock Community School Inc., claiming severe discrimination based on his sexual orientation which led to his wrongful termination after he complained about derogatory slurs used by one of its owners.
Elderly Widow Sues Nursing Home Over Husband's Death Due To Alleged Neglect
Marie-Luise Krivobok has filed a lawsuit against Colonial Care NH LLC d/b/a Lexington Health and Rehab Center along with Greystone Tribeca Acquisition II LLC over alleged negligence leading to her husband's death. The suit claims inadequate care led to severe pressure ulcers contributing significantly to George Krivobok’s demise.
Florida Resident Sues Three Local Businesses Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Majd Mokhtar has filed a lawsuit against Betty’s Launderette Inc., Local Food Mart LLC., and Save Well Mart LLC., claiming negligence after suffering severe injuries from a slip-and-fall incident on their properties. The case seeks damages exceeding $50,000 from each defendant for ongoing physical and mental suffering along with medical expenses.
Family Sues Assisted Living Facility Over Negligence Leading To Wrongful Death
The Estate of Earl Dickens has filed a lawsuit against Palm Lake Village Housing Corporation and Angels Care Health Systems Inc., alleging severe negligence at Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living Facility led to his wrongful death. Filed by Amy Dickens in Pinellas County's Circuit Court on September 16th, the suit seeks over $50k in damages for medical bills, funeral expenses, pain & suffering.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Retail Store Owners Over Trip-and-Fall Incident
A new lawsuit filed in Pinellas County accuses Sembler Family Partnership #47 LTD., Kohl's Inc., and Divisions Inc. of negligence leading to severe injuries sustained by Lisa Melluso after tripping on an uneven sidewalk outside a Kohl's store.
Plaintiff accuses Publix Super Markets of Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Kameron Davis has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets alleging negligence after slipping on a wet floor in one of their stores. The case highlights claims of insufficient safety measures and inadequate employee training at the supermarket chain.
Federal judge rejects motion to toss lawsuit alleging Florida agency failed to protect manatees
A federal district judge has rejected a motion by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the agency’s failure to properly regulate sewage disposal is devastating the state’s manatee population.