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Plaintiff alleges negligence against property owner after slip-and-fall incident
A Florida resident is suing Sandalfoot Plaza Holdings following an accident at their Boca Raton property where she slipped on an inadequately marked parking line. The lawsuit highlights alleged negligence by the property owner in maintaining safe premises and seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for sustained injuries.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against property management company after trip-and-fall incident
A Palm Beach County resident has sued Phoenix Management Services for negligence following an injury sustained from a fall on their property. The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for injuries allegedly caused by unsafe conditions at a Boynton Beach location managed by the defendant.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against property owner Brock Services Corp. following slip-and-fall incident
Michael Mignacca has filed a lawsuit against Brock Services Corp., claiming negligence after slipping on algae and mud at their shopping center property. The case seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for various injuries sustained during the incident.
Kayla Hall alleges negligence against St. Mary's Medical Center following violent attack
Kayla Hall has taken legal action against St. Mary's Medical Center after an unprovoked attack left her with severe injuries during a hospital visit in April 2022. Alleging negligence on part of the medical center's security measures, she seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for both physical and emotional trauma experienced due to their purported failure in ensuring patient safety.
Plaintiff alleges Evernia Health Center LLC of Retaliation Under the FMLA
Faye Williams has filed a lawsuit against Evernia Health Center LLC claiming retaliation after she sought medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court on October 9th, the suit alleges wrongful termination linked to her medical condition relapse treatment needs.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Security Firm and County Over Injuries at DMV
A Palm Beach resident has filed a lawsuit against Professional Security Consultants and Palm Beach County's Board of Commissioners following an injury at a local DMV office. Gwendy Blumberg claims negligence led to significant injuries after tripping over an unmarked curb ramp and being mishandled by security staff. She seeks over $50,000 in damages for various losses attributed to this incident.
Federal judge rejects bid to extend Florida voter registration in wake of hurricanes
A federal judge has turned down a request from civil rights groups in Florida to extend the deadline for voter registration in the state in the wake of devastation and evacuations caused by back-to-back hurricanes.
Florida AG sues U.S. DHS for refusing to verify immigration records for voting
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office has filed a lawsuit following the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s refusal to verify immigration records for the state to ensure voter-roll integrity.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Apartment Complex After Slip-and-Fall Incident
Marie Pierre has filed a lawsuit against Palm Grove Affordable LLC over alleged negligence at Lake Mangonia Apartments resulting in serious injuries from a slip-and-fall incident. Filed on October 3rd in Palm Beach County's Circuit Court, the case highlights failures in maintaining safe premises and seeks damages beyond jurisdictional limits.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Dental Corporations
Cassandra Strickland has taken legal action against FL Dental P.A. and Aspen Dental Management Inc., accusing them of racial discrimination and creating a hostile work environment during her tenure as a dental assistant. Filed in Palm Beach County's Circuit Court on October 2nd, this case underscores serious allegations regarding workplace misconduct that reportedly impacted her mental health significantly.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against healthcare providers leading to severe injury
Andrea Chauncey-Horsky has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit claiming negligence by healthcare providers led to her suffering a severe stroke with permanent damage. Filed in Palm Beach County's Circuit Court against Dr. Rolando Alvarez and two medical entities on October 3rd; she seeks over $50k for damages including physical pain and lost income capacity.
Plaintiff accuses property managers of negligence leading to electrocution incident
A harrowing incident involving electrocution at Harbourside Place has led Thotyelwa Mhlakaza-Faust to file a lawsuit against its property managers for negligence. The plaintiff seeks compensation for injuries sustained while attempting to aid victims during an electrifying ordeal caused by alleged safety lapses at the venue's amphitheater fountain.
Florida AG joins coalition supporting opt-out rights for parents regarding school books
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office has joined a 25-state brief in support of parental rights in a U.S. Supreme Court case.
Mother blames Mental Health Facility for Son's Wrongful Death
A mother has filed a lawsuit against South County Mental Health Center following her son's tragic death while under their care. Allegations include excessive force leading to wrongful death without proper de-escalation efforts or adherence to mandated mental health protocols under Florida law.
Plaintiff alleges homeowners' negligence after tripping incident
Murat Egelierler has filed a lawsuit against James Leon Ashley Jr. and Stella Ashley following an accident at their Boca Raton property where he tripped over a concealed step. The suit claims negligence on part of both defendants for failing to maintain safe conditions on their premises leading to severe injuries for which Egelierler seeks damages exceeding $50,000.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Healthcare Facility Over Patient Care Failures
A legal battle unfolds as Retha Warthen sues St Mary's Medical Center for alleged negligence leading to severe injuries sustained by her husband Randall during his hospitalization after an accident. The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $50k for what is claimed as preventable harm due to substandard medical care provided by the facility's staff.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against multiple construction firms over propane explosion injuries
Christopher Devine has filed a lawsuit against several construction-related companies following a propane explosion that caused severe injuries at his home. Filed in Palm Beach County's Circuit Court on October 2nd, this negligence claim seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for physical harm and related expenses due to alleged improper installation practices by defendants including Legacy Builders and Ferguson Enterprises.
Plaintiff Accuses Law Firm Partners of Fraudulent Representation Leading to Financial Ruin
A lawsuit filed by Kenneth W. Brown accuses a New York-based law firm and its partners of unauthorized legal representation during proceedings related to Bernard L. Madoff's investment scandal. Alleging fraud and malpractice led to a $6 million judgment against him; Brown seeks compensatory and punitive damages for what he claims were breaches of fiduciary duty and negligence by his former legal counsel.
Attorney General Moody Warns Floridians About Disaster-related Scams Following Hurricane Milton
Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians to be vigilant for price gouging, disaster scams and fraud in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton struck the West Coast of Florida on Wednesday night, bringing storm surge, flash flooding, tornadoes, high winds and severe weather throughout most of the peninsula.
Trust Protectors: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly on October 17, 2024
Howard Krooks will present "Trust Protectors: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly" at Stetson University's National Conference on Special Needs Planning and Special Needs Trusts.