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Florida city faces wrongful death suit after firefighter dies on the job
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The Florida city of Apopka is being blamed for the accident that killed one of its firefighters.
Minister sues after confrontation over face masks, calls policies 'demonic'
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida minister calls some masking policies "demonic" and is suing over the reception he received when showing his bare face at a store.
Emotional distress lawsuit: Florida lottery led man to think he won $15 million
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida man who thought he won $15 million is suing the state lottery after finding out he hadn't.
Jet ski renter claims negligence after being thrown, struck by another jet ski
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida jet ski rental company is facing a negligence claim after a rider suffered severe injuries.
Man sues Dollar Store over reaction to beard dye
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A man alleges he suffered permanent injuries and scarring after using a beard dye he purchased from a Dollar Store in Florida.
Fla. firefighter develops PTSD after mother dies in fire, sues under the ADA
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida firefighter is claiming he was denied reasonable accommodations for his PTSD.
Mom sues Ghost energy drinks, says candy flavors target teens who don't need that much caffeine
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A mother has filed a class action against the makers of Ghost energy drinks alleging they market to teens when the beverage is only intended for adults.
Child's death from asphyxiation results in suit against hand bed rail manufacturers
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A mother claims the makers of a bed rail failed to issue a recall of the dangerous product, which resulted in her child becoming lodged between the rails and the bed and suffering asphyxiation.
Suit: Vibrating fitness machine caused retina detachment
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A fitness club member alleges he suffered serious injuries while using a vibrating fitness machine at a Florida gym.
Patient alleges inappropriate touching during pelvic exam
TAMPA , Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida hospital is facing a lawsuit after a resident doctor allegedly inappropriately touched a patient during a pelvic exam.
Delivery driver sues Marriott in Tampa after abduction, sexual assault
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A food delivery driver claims a lack of security at a Residence Inn by Marriott in Tampa, Fla., led to her to abduction and sexual assault.
Lawsuit says electrical shock at Florida State blew worker out of his shoes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A subcontractor who allegedly suffered severe burns from a 480-watt electrical shock while working at Florida State University is claiming the school' negligence.
Lawsuit filed against Target over water enhancer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A consumer alleges Target falsely labels its Market Pantry-brand water enhancer as containing only natural flavorings.
Man sues Fla. sheriff's deputies after chase leads to broken arm
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A man alleges that he was assaulted by Florida sheriff's deputies and denied medical care for a broken arm.
Lawsuit: Florida inmate who suffered crushed pelvis waited five days for treatment
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A former Florida inmate alleges he suffered a crushed pelvis and was delayed in getting medical treatment.
Florida man sues Walmart, onion distributors after contracting salmonella
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida man who suffered from salmonella poisoning from onions is claiming Walmart's and other distributors' negligence.
Wrongful death suit filed after scuba trip in South Florida ends in tragedy
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A daughter whose dad died while on a diving charter excursion in South Florida is claiming wrongful death and negligence against the charter owners, crew and marina.
Woman alleges she suffered burns, bruises from 'massage balls'
Woman alleges she suffered burns, bruises from 'massage balls'
Suit: Walmart's saltine crackers fraudulently labeled as 'Made With Whole Grain'
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida woman alleges Walmart's Great Value brand saltine crackers are fraudulently labeled as having a significant amount of whole grains.
Florida law firm sues for portion of $1.6 insurance settlement
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida law firm is suing three insurance carriers for allegedly violating its lien on a $1.6 million personal injury settlement.