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Local Resident Alleges Negligence Against Fitness Company Following Severe Injury
Jahkeen Gilmore has filed a lawsuit against Fitness International alleging negligence after slipping on their premises led to severe injuries. The suit seeks over $50,000 in damages plus additional costs.
Local Resident Sues Nursing Home Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Joanna Benton has filed a lawsuit against Boca Opco LLC d/b/a Boca Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for alleged negligence resulting in severe injuries after slipping on a wet floor at their facility. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 along with other reliefs.
Father Sues Chuck E. Cheese Over Son's Severe Injuries from Unmarked Dance Platform
A father has filed a lawsuit against CEC Entertainment LLC after his son suffered severe injuries at a Chuck E. Cheese location in Boca Raton. The complaint alleges negligence due to unmarked ramps around an elevated dance platform where the child tripped and struck his head on a nearby table.
West Palm Beach Resident Sues Two Construction Companies Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Antonio Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against Biscayne Painting Corp. and Perfect Power Construction Services Inc., alleging negligence after tripping over sandbags at his residence in West Palm Beach. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for permanent injuries sustained due to unsafe conditions allegedly caused by the defendants' failure to maintain safety standards.
Shareholder Sues Co-owner Over Alleged Misconduct at Southfire Systems
Richard V. Norat has filed a lawsuit against John M. Meredith alleging fraudulent financial activities and exclusion from management decisions at Southfire Systems, Inc., seeking damages and judicial dissolution of the company due to ongoing deadlock between shareholders.
Florida TaxWatch: Property insurance, legal reforms showing promise
A recently passed ban on assignment of benefits (AOB) in Florida property insurance litigation has caused the number of “intentions to litigate” to plummet by more than 50%, from 8,345 in March of last year to 4,064 in November of last year, a new study concludes.
Nursing Home Accused of Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A lawsuit has been filed against Nuvista Living at Jupiter LLC by Rachel Hooker on behalf of her mother Sharon Adams alleging severe negligence resulting in significant injuries during her stay at Luxe Rehabilitation Center at Jupiter. The case highlights failures in providing adequate medical care and timely emergency response.
Customer Alleges Negligence Against Major Retailer Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
Guy Desjardins has filed a lawsuit against Walmart Inc. and its store manager Matthew Dakho following an incident where he slipped on a hazardous substance at one of their stores. The plaintiff is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 for severe injuries allegedly caused by negligence in maintaining safe premises.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Landlord Over Mold Infestation
Rebecca Evans has filed a lawsuit against Largo Dental Building LLC alleging severe negligence leading to mold infestation at her workplace. The suit claims prolonged exposure caused significant health issues and property damage due to inadequate maintenance by the landlord.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Fore Golf Operations Following Severe Injury
Minh Vo has filed a lawsuit against Fore Golf Operations after being severely injured by a golf cart operated by one of its employees at Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club. Seeking over $50k in damages for ongoing medical expenses and loss of quality life among other grievances.
Tenant Alleges Negligence Against Landlords Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Richard Manfredi has filed a lawsuit against landlords Rodney S.Daniel and Heater R.Norton after suffering severe injuries due to an alleged slip-and-fall hazard at their rental property.The case highlights issues around tenant safety obligations for landlords.
Florida Bar opens nominations for 2025 Pro Bono Service Awards
The Florida Bar has issued a call for nominations for the annual pro bono service awards, which honor lawyers, judges, law firms, and associations that have contributed extraordinary pro bono service.
Gun rights groups file legal challenge to Florida's open carry ban
Two Second Amendment groups and a Palm Beach County gun owner have filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Florida law that bans people from openly carrying firearms.
Plaintiff accuses neighbors of defamation over elder care dispute
A new lawsuit filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court accuses two individuals of defaming their neighbor by making false statements about her while she was assisting an elderly resident at a care facility. The plaintiff seeks damages for emotional distress and reputational harm.
Clearwater Resident Sues Local Magazine Over Defamatory Article
A Clearwater man has filed a defamation lawsuit against South Shore Magazine Group LLC over an article that allegedly damaged his reputation. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $100,000 per count along with other reliefs including an injunction for removing the defamatory content from public platforms.
Assisted Living Facility Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Neglect Leading to Severe Injuries
Norman Moser has filed a lawsuit against Embassy Indian Oaks LLC and Embassy Healthcare Inc., alleging severe neglect at their assisted living facility in Pinellas County. The suit claims violations of state laws resulting in multiple preventable injuries to Moser during his residency.
Resident Sues Local Condo Association Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Mark Shanen has filed a lawsuit against South Lake II Condominium Association Inc., claiming negligence after stepping on a nail at their property led to severe injuries. Filed on August 1st in Palm Beach County's Circuit Court by attorney Gregory Thomson from The Injury Firm, Shanen seeks damages exceeding $50k.
Plaintiff Alleges Nursing Home Neglect Led To Resident's Death
Darline Dinnall has filed a lawsuit against Sovereign Healthcare of Boynton Beach LLC and Southern Healthcare Management LLC alleging severe neglect led to her mother's wrongful death. The suit details numerous failures in care at the nursing home where Clotilde Clerisier resided until her passing on February 6th.
Fla. trial lawyers want GOP lawmaker to FAFO, spending millions on a Trump-approved primary opponent as payback for reforms
A Florida state Senate election is "Ground Zero" for a revenge plot by Florida trial lawyers furious at a GOP lawmaker who cost them money by pushing reform measures - and their campaign of spending millions of dollars on one of 40 Senate seats got a boost from the country's most popular Republican, Donald Trump.
Three Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Who’s Who Legal: Labour, Employment & Benefits Guide
Three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized in the 2024 guide of Who’s Who Legal: Labour, Employment & Benefits guide.