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Woman shot in face with rubber bullet can't sue individual Fort Lauderdale police officers, judge rules
A Florida woman who was shot in the face with a rubber projectile during a protest of George Floyd’s murder in 2020 cannot hold individual Fort Lauderdale police officers liable, but she can still seek civil damages from the city, a judge has ruled.
Florida court dismisses lawsuit linking Zantac to plaintiff's prostate cancer
A Florida state court last month handed the manufacturers of the heartburn drug Zantac another legal victory by dismissing a plaintiff’s claim that Zantac caused his prostate cancer and finding that the plaintiff’s expert testimony was unreliable.
Large U.S. book publishers sue Florida education officials over school library restrictions
Six of the largest U.S. book publishers are suing Florida education officials, challenging a new state law that the plaintiffs say allows the removal of books from school libraries based on “an empty and meaningless overbroad standard.”
Disney agrees to allow court to decide wrongful death lawsuit rather than push for arbitration
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has backed off its motion to seek arbitration in a wrongful death case filed in Orange County based on a widower’s alleged agreement to arbitration terms after signing up for a Disney+ account in 2019.
Federal, state, local officials criticize plan for multiple golf courses at Florida park
Teed-off community members and elected leaders have apparently convinced Florida officials to shelve a plan to build three golf courses on state park property in Martin County.
Florida agriculture commissioner sued over new law banning lab-grown meat
A California-based company that manufactures meat from animal cells has filed a federal lawsuit in a bid to overturn a new Florida law that bans the sale of “cultivated meat."
Plaintiffs who won $63.5 million damages award shouldn't be allowed to garnish Miami official's pay, judge concludes
A Miami commissioner fighting a $63.5 million civil damages verdict for political retaliation would be able to stop the garnishment of his city salary under a federal judge’s recommendation that was handed down on Aug. 14.
Civil rights group urges Florida attorney general to probe venture capital firms that favor 'white-led businesses'
A civil rights group is challenging the Florida Attorney General’s Office to be more “consistent” in its campaign against corporate “raced-based decision-making” by investigating venture capital firms that appear to avoid investments in minority-owned companies.
Tech industry groups seek to resume legal battle over Florida social media law
In the wake of a July 1 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, tech-industry trade associations are attempting to reboot their litigation challenging a Florida law that limits how major social media companies moderate their platforms.
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.
Plaintiff attorney: Injunction overturns 'warped' provision of 'Stop WOKE Act'
A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction against a key provision of Florida’s “Stop WOKE Act” that restricts private employers from holding mandatory employee training sessions that promote certain beliefs dealing with race, color, sex or national origin.
Embattled Miami commissioner's home deemed off-limits in ongoing civil litigation
A Miami commissioner has successfully blocked the forced sale of his home by plaintiffs who won a $63.5 million damages award against the commissioner over First Amendment issues.
Federal lawsuit filed in aftermath of crowd surge at Copa America soccer final
A Miami-Dade County soccer fan has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Hard Rock Stadium and soccer playoff organizers after he and hundreds of other ticket holders were locked out of a playoff game after hundreds of fans stormed the stadium gates..
ACC agrees to share redacted ESPN contracts with Florida attorney general
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has agreed to turn over the details of media rights contracts involving Florida State University (FSU) and other schools as a result of a state Public Records Act lawsuit filed by Florida’s attorney general.
Florida fishermen sue National Marine Fisheries Service over new catch limits
Two Florida fishermen are suing federal officials over a new regulation advanced by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that cuts the catch limit for a species of reef fish, the gag grouper, by 80% in the Gulf of Mexico.
Civil rights group seeks to reverse UF student's 3-year suspension during pro-Palestinian protests
A civil rights group is calling on the University of Florida to reverse its decision to suspend a student who was arrested after a pro-Palestinian protest, arguing that hastily imposed campus policies raised constitutional concerns.
Coalition of attorneys general agitates for Biden administration to kill new washing machine rule
A coalition of 23 state attorneys general, including Florida’s chief legal advisor, is calling on the Biden administration to abandon a new federal rule to improve the efficiency of washing machines.
Disney attempts to stay wrongful death lawsuit and force plaintiff into arbitration
Disney is pushing to stop a wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of a customer with food allergies who died after eating at Disney Springs, arguing the plaintiff created a Disney+ account requiring him to resolve disputes with Disney affiliates through arbitration.
19-year-old nude dancer challenges state's age limit for working in adult entertainment industry
A 19-year-old nude dancer who lost her job due to age restrictions in Florida’s new law on human trafficking is suing the attorney general and other state officials, alleging that the law violates her constitutional right to free expression.
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.