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R Street insurance expert: Florida insurance market recovering after ‘reform legislation’ targeted ‘unmerited litigation’
Jerry Theodorou, the Policy Director for Finance, Insurance, and Trade at the R Street Institute, has stated that Florida's insurance market has reaped benefits from legislative reform measures such as capping attorney's fee awards. These measures have led to a reduction in the volume of "unmerited litigation" within the state. Theodorou made this statement in a commentary on April 4.
Joseph Doganieri sues James B. Carr for medical negligence
Joseph and Abby Doganieri have filed a lawsuit against James B. Carr, II, M.D., and HSS-Florida Physicians, LLC in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Former employee accuses Chewy of racial discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit accusing Chewy of racial discrimination and retaliation.
Woman sues for injuries from walking tour during Curacao cruise
A Texas woman says she was injured during a walking tour of Curacao during her cruise vacation.
Eddie Cordero sues Pierre Alberts for a motor vehicle accident
Eddie Cordero has filed a lawsuit against Pierre Alberts and Mackenzie Zoe Roseanne Alberts in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida.
Alyssa Westhorpe sues Agassiz Holdings South for damages over an incident
Alyssa Westhorpe has filed a lawsuit against Agassiz Holdings South, LLC, Channing Villas Homeowners Assoc., Inc., JDM Property Managers, LLC, and Sea Breeze Community Management Services, Inc. in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida.
K.N. sues Danielle Leblanc for car accident resulting in personal injury
The minor K.N., represented by her parent and natural guardian Hoang Nguyen, has filed a lawsuit against Danielle LeBlanc and Alexander Coons in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County, Florida.
Patricia Cross sues St. Petersburg FL OPCO LLC for wrongful death
Patricia Cross, as the personal representative of the Estate of Victor Cross, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against St. Petersburg FL OPCO LLC.
Lawsuit abuse continues to be a drag on everyone’s wallet in Florida
As Floridians grapple with the unprecedented cost of property insurance we risk losing focus on the root cause of the problem while spending too much time discussing symptoms. Yes, most of us have seen our rates skyrocket, some, like me, have had it cancelled and others have been forced to move half-way back to whence they came.
Woman says she was sexually assaulted by Celebrity Cruises crew member
A Texas woman says she was sexually assaulted by a crew member while on a Celebrity Cruise.
AAA sues car sales company for trademark infringement
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is suing a Florida car seller for trademark infringement.
Gina Myers sues Professional Service Industries for motor vehicle accident
Gina Myers has filed a lawsuit against Professional Service Industries, Inc., Testing Holdings USA, Inc., and Tali Ana Hepple in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Shalanda Powell sues Publix Super Markets for slip and fall incident
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, Shalanda Powell has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets, Inc., also known as Publix Super Market at LaBelle Plaza.
Gail Cohen sues V9 Eats LLC for negligence leading to personal injury
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pinellas County, plaintiff Gail Cohen has filed a lawsuit against V9 Eats LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company.
Andrew Williams Jr sues W.S. Badcock for selling incorrect bed railings leading to severe injuries
Andrew Williams Jr. and Janett Carter have filed a lawsuit against W.S. Badcock, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida.
Evelyn Hamilton sues Abner Fonrose for negligent operation of vehicle resulting in personal injury
In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Evelyn Hamilton against defendants Abner Fonrose and Progressive Select Insurance Company.
Raskin Industries sues Hyundai L&C USA for defective flooring products
In a lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, Raskin Industries, LLC is suing Hyundai L&C USA, LLC.
Florida insurance expert on HB 837: ‘the plaintiffs’ bar went to great lengths to avoid application of the new laws to existing cases’
Michael Pagenta, Assistant Vice President of the reinsurance firm Gen Re, stated that Florida plaintiff’s attorneys filed "more than 70,000 lawsuits" in the week leading up to the enactment of tort reform bill HB 837. This action was taken in hopes of "avoiding application of the new laws to existing cases." Pagenta's statement was made in a March 25 post on Gen Re’s website.
Oscar Mauricio Torrealba sues Eileen Strittmatter for negligence and damages
In the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Oscar Mauricio Torrealba against defendant Eileen Strittmatter.
Florida lawsuit says health care pro dropped man trying to put him in wheelchair, breaking his hip
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida urology practice faces litigation claiming one of its employees dropped a patient while trying to return him to his wheelchair and broke his hip.