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Homeowner Sues Lakeridge Falls HOA for Defamation
Maureen Stafford has filed a defamation lawsuit against Lakeridge Falls Homeowners Association and several board members in Palm Beach County Circuit Court. The suit alleges false accusations damaging her reputation within the community and seeks over $50,000 in damages plus punitive relief.
Plaintiff sues Property Management Companies over Negligence
Joyce Lazarowitz has filed a lawsuit against Cross County Owner LLC and Madison Properties USA LLC for negligence leading to her injury at Cross County Plaza in West Palm Beach.
Business Invitee Sues Hotel and Elevator Company Over Negligence
Ercel Celestine Green has filed a lawsuit against HHR Beach House Suites and Otis Elevator Company following an injury caused by a malfunctioning elevator at Beach House Suites on July 31st last year. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50k due to alleged negligence by both defendants.
Healthcare Provider Sued Over Massive Data Breach Exposing Patient Information
Florida Community Health Centers faces a class-action lawsuit filed by Diana Capellan for allegedly failing to protect sensitive patient data during a cyberattack discovered in June 2023 but disclosed only in July 2024. The suit seeks damages and demands enhanced security measures to prevent future breaches.
Woman Sues Florida Produce Companies Over Severe Salmonella Infection
Melissa Milligan has filed a lawsuit against Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc., Bedner Growers Inc., alleging they distributed contaminated cucumbers that caused her severe Salmonella infection. She seeks over $50K in damages for her suffering.
Palm Beach Resident Sues Property Owner Over Dog Attack Due to Negligence
Cynthia Mancha has filed a lawsuit against Suraj Tamara after sustaining significant injuries from an unrestrained dog due to a broken fence on his property. The case highlights issues of property maintenance and public safety negligence.
Long-time Client Sues Major Financial Firm Over Account Lockout and Missed Trades
A long-time client has sued UBS Financial Services Inc., alleging breach of fiduciary duty after being locked out of his account without notice and missing profitable trades as a result.
Business Invitee Sues Hotel Property Managers Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Alexia Cohen has filed a lawsuit against Retriever Asset Holding Corp., MSP Partners Realty LLC., and Shiraz Management LLC., alleging negligence after slipping on water at Hilton Palm Beach Airport resulting in severe injuries.
Plaintiff injured guest sues elevator companies and condominium association for negligence
Jamise Bozeman Jr. has filed a lawsuit against Oracle Elevator Holdco Inc., Premier Elevator Company Inc., and Sea Ranch Club of Boca Condominium Association Inc., alleging negligence after an elevator malfunction caused him serious injury. The case was filed on July 12th in Palm Beach County's Circuit Court seeking damages exceeding $50k.
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.
Six Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Recognized as IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property
Frank Abramonte, Thomas Fisher, James Gale, Shane Hardy, Hugh Marbury, and Camille Miller were named IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property. Abramonte, Fisher, Gale, and Marbury were named Patent Stars. Hardy and Miller were named Trademark Stars.
Cop who shot at bystanders in drive-thru must face excessive force lawsuit
MIAMI - A Miami-Dade County police officer will have to face a lawsuit alleging he shot up a car in a restaurant drive-thru to apprehend a suspect who wasn't in it.
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.
All my X's: Former Twitter to face trademark suit from X Social Media
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - X Corp., the former Twitter, has lost most of its motion to dismiss a trademark lawsuit from a social media company that was first called X.
Stetson Law Receives Significant State Funding for Veterans Legal Services
Under the new state budget that took effect July 1, Stetson University College of Law will receive robust state support for its Veterans Law Institute and Veterans Advocacy Clinic.
Tyranny and commies: Fired JetBlue worker's suit over mask mandate pared by judge
ORLANDO - A JetBlue flight attendant who reached her boiling point after wearing a mask at work for two years thanks to the COVID pandemic will get to keep pursuing only one part of her lawsuit against the company.
Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Speak at 38th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School
Six attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Environmental Practice will speak at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 38th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School, which will take place July 16-19 in Marco Island, Florida.
Greenberg Traurig Work Leads to Release of 2006 Epstein Florida Grand Jury Transcripts
As a direct result of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s triumph in CA Florida Holdings LLC v. Aronberg on behalf of The Palm Beach Post, a Florida court has released the 2006 grand jury transcripts pertaining to the state’s Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse investigation.
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Venezuelan dealer sues Caterpillar for $100M, alleges fraudulent conduct
A Venezuelan company has sued Caterpillar for more than $100 million claiming it was stabbed in the back through fraudulent conduct.
38th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School on July 16-19, 2024
Holland & Knight is proud to sponsor the 38th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School on July 16-19.