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Backers of abortion rights initiative sue Florida health agency over 'misinformation' campaign
The group behind Florida’s abortion-rights initiative, Amendment 4, is suing a state health care agency, alleging that an agency media campaign against “fear mongers” is actually an illegal, taxpayer-funded political operation to torpedo the initiative.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed in Florida over listeriosis outbreak from Boar's Head products
The family of a Virginia man and Holocaust survivor who died after eating Boar’s Head liverwurst contaminated with listeria bacteria is suing the deli meats company in a Sarasota County court.
Florida lawyer charged with stealing $1.7 million from client`s living trust account
A Central Florida attorney was arrested last week and charged with felony grand theft for allegedly stealing more than $1.7 million from the living trust account of a deceased Polk County man, the county’s Sheriff’s Office reported.
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.