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1st Dca Jnc Announces Officers and Applicants
On Tues., March 18, 2025, the First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission held a public meeting and elected Nathan Adams as Chair and Amber Nunnally as Vice-Chair.
Cambo Ferry Law Firm rejects HB 1551 citing legal exploitation risks
The Cambo Ferry Law Firm has publicly opposed House Bill 1551, expressing concerns that the bill's prevailing party language could be exploited and destabilize Florida's property insurance system.
Owner of Cambo Ferry Law Firm: House Bill 1551 'creates more questions than answers'
Katelyn Ferry, partner and owner of Cambo Ferry, expressed her concerns regarding House Bill (HB) 1551, stating that it should not progress until existing reforms are fully realized.
Partner at Butler Legal on House Bill 1551: Policyholders are 'the ‘prevailing party’ under the statute'
Matthew Lavisky, a partner at Butler Legal, expressed concerns over House Bill 1551, suggesting it could lead to policyholders being deemed eligible for attorney fees even when their recovery is minimal compared to their initial claims.
Legal partner on House Bill 1551: 'Cases became about the lawyers, not the insured'
Matthew Lavisky, a partner at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP, expressed concerns regarding House Bill 1551, which he claims would reinstate a litigation framework where attorneys benefit disproportionately and clients' interests become secondary.
Patrick Saunders alleges negligence against Lowe's Home Improvement after injury
Patrick Saunders has filed a lawsuit against Lowe's Home Improvement alleging negligence after sustaining injuries during a visit.
Plaintiff accuses Rehabilitation Center of Negligence Over Faulty Chair Incident
A man has taken legal action against a rehabilitation center after being injured by a faulty chair during a visit to his wife at the facility.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against property owners after slip-and-fall incident
Christine Hanson has filed a lawsuit against Robin and William Porterfield following an alleged slip-and-fall accident at their St. Pete Beach property due to unsafe conditions on March 16th, 2023.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against convenience store chain after slip-and-fall incident
Eboney McKinnon has filed a lawsuit against Wawa Inc. and Mariner Square Properties LLC following an incident where she slipped on a liquid substance at a St. Petersburg convenience store location.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against local bar & grill after chair collapse
A patron sues two companies after an accident at The Deck Bar & Grille left her injured when her chair fell through the deck.
Juul Labs to pay Florida $79 million in settlement of lawsuit alleging its vape products were marketed to children
An e-cigarette company has agreed to pay $79 million to the state of Florida as part of a settlement of a lawsuit accusing Juul Labs Inc. of marketing its vape products in ways that targeted youths.
1st Dca Jnc Amended Applicant List and Interview Schedule for Judicial Vacancy
The following individuals will be interviewed in person unless otherwise indicated on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the times listed below by the First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to fill the vacancy on the First District Court of Appeal resulting from the resignation of Judge Bradford Thomas.
Tort reforms bringing benefits to average Floridians, consumer group's report finds
Florida insurance premium costs are dropping, the number of civil lawsuits being filed is decreasing, “nuclear verdicts” are becoming less common and more insurers are entering the Sunshine State, a new study on the impact of tort reforms concluded.
Plaintiff alleges Clearwater Assets' negligence led to slip-and-fall injury
A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against Clearwater Assets LLC following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at their property due to unsafe conditions.
Plaintiffs (homeowners) accuse roofing company (Arry's) of faulty installation causing property damage
A Pinellas County couple has taken legal action against two roofing companies over alleged defects in their home's new roof installation.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Mobile Home Park Owner Over Hazardous Conditions
A Pinellas County resident has filed a lawsuit against Louis Palms Mobile Home Park owners over alleged negligence leading to severe injuries from a fall on their property.
Plaintiff alleges Gas Station Operator Negligence Led to Slip-and-Fall Injury
Rebecca Rose has filed a lawsuit against White Cloud Twenty One LLC following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at their Clearwater gas station due to unsafe conditions.
Plaintiff alleges supermarket giant Publix’s negligence led to injury
A Florida resident has taken legal action against Publix Super Markets following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at one of its stores in St. Petersburg.
Greenberg Traurig Advises WeWork International on Acquisition, Restructuring Across Latin America
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised WeWork International Limited and its affiliates in acquiring SoftBank Latin America's stake in a joint venture operating WeWork locations across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico.
13th Circuit Jnc Announces Interview Schedule for County Court Judicial Vacancies
The Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is pleased to announce that the following applicants will be interviewed for possible nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis for the positions of two County Court judicial openings.