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Grocery Store Chain Accused of Negligence After Customer Slip-and-Fall Incident
A recent lawsuit filed by Renee Pechonis against ALDI (Florida) L.L.C., highlights alleged negligence leading to serious injuries from a slip-and-fall incident at an ALDI store in Boca Raton. Filed on June 20, 2024, this case seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for medical expenses and suffering caused by unsafe conditions at the store premises.
Man Sues Ice Cream Manufacturer and Retailer Over Foreign Object Injury
Dexter Bostick has filed a lawsuit against HDIP Inc. and Publix Super Markets after allegedly finding a foreign object in his ice cream causing severe injuries. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 from each defendant for negligence and breach of duty in ensuring food safety.
New Jersey Resident Sues Food Companies Over Defective Pistachios
Jane Shevell has filed a lawsuit against Cal Pure Produce and Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds alleging severe injuries from defective pistachios purchased at Trader Joe’s in Delray Beach. The plaintiff seeks over $50,000 in damages for physical injuries and emotional distress caused by alleged negligence in product safety.
Plaintiff accuses Church of All Nations in Boca Raton of Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Dalva Oliveira has filed a lawsuit against Church of All Nations in Boca Raton for negligence after tripping over an uneven surface backstage. She seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for her injuries sustained due to poor maintenance and inadequate lighting at the church premises.
Miami Resident Sues Palm Beach Hospital Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A Miami-Dade County resident has filed a lawsuit against Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center for negligence resulting in severe injuries from a fall caused by a knotted rubber mat at the hospital entrance. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for various losses including medical expenses and lost earnings.
Florida Nursing Home Accused of Neglect Leading to Resident's Death
A lawsuit has been filed against Avante at Boca Raton nursing home by Linda A. Arrick on behalf of her deceased mother’s estate alleging severe neglect leading to death. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages for bodily injury and pain suffered by Louise Giammarino before her passing.
Plaintiff sues boat companies over scaffold fall injuries
Xandi Olivier has filed a lawsuit against Southern Cross Boatworks and Rybovich Boat Company following an incident where she fell through an improperly maintained scaffold at Safe Harbor New Port Cove. She seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for her injuries.
Boca Raton Resident Sues Real Estate Trust Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Michael Cesaro has filed a lawsuit against RREEF America REIT II Corp. J after slipping on their property due to alleged negligence in maintaining safe premises. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for severe injuries sustained during the incident.
Nursing Home Accused of Negligence Leading to Resident's Death
A lawsuit has been filed against Nuvista Living at Jupiter alleging negligence resulting in the death of resident Jose Castro due to inadequate medical response and care standards violations.
Plaintiff sues geriatric care facility over slip-and-fall incident
Lucas Day Brown has filed a lawsuit against Lourdes-Noreen McKeen Residence and its affiliated geriatric care entity following an alleged slip-and-fall incident. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 due to claimed negligence resulting in severe injuries.
Wilson Elser Expands Miami Office with Five Lateral Partners and Team
National law firm Wilson Elser today announced an expansion of its Miami office with the hiring of five lateral partners accompanied by a team of associates, paralegals and legal assistants.
Federal court rules that City of Ocala prayer vigil held in 2014 is unconstitutional
OCALA – After nearly a decade of litigation, a Florida federal court has ruled that a prayer vigil which took place during a rash of shootings in the City of Ocala in 2014, violated the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Gregory Passa Joins Baylor Law School's Full-Time faculty
Baylor Law School is pleased to announce that Gregory Passa will join Baylor Law’s full-time faculty as an Assistant Professor of Law starting August 1, 2024.
Leading With Heart: a Vision for the Florida Bar
As I step into the role of president of The Florida Bar, I am deeply honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve the legal community of our great state.
Artificial Intelligence - Implications for the Workforce on July 3, 2024
During the webinar, Ignacio de la Torre, Chief Economist at Arcano Partners, and Juan Carlos Varela, Shareholder at Littler Mendelson, P.C., will provide an update on how this technology impacts the labor market, productivity and corporate risks.
Elizabeth Scarola Named to the 2024 Florida Rising Stars List
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Scarola, Member of the Firm in the Tampa, FL, office, has been named to the 2024 Florida Rising Stars list.
Tampa Attorneys Named Rising Stars by Florida Super Lawyers
Two Dinsmore & Shohl LLP attorneys from the Firm’s Tampa office were named Rising Stars on the 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list.
Miami-Dade judge tosses lawsuit accusing former Miami commissioner of shakedown
A Miami-Dade County judge has dismissed a lawsuit against former Miami Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla, who was accused of attempting to pressure a lobbyist to provide financial benefits to an associate in a marina development deal.
FSU Law Black Alumni Network Announces 2024 BAN Award Recipients
The Florida State University Law Black Alumni Network (BAN) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 BAN Awards.
Seventy-Two Holland & Knight Florida Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers has named 44 attorneys in Holland & Knight's Florida offices "Super Lawyers" and 28 "Rising Stars" for 2024.