11th Judicial Circuit Of Florida
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Candidate in Florida House race challenges special election results over residency issue
The Democratic candidate who lost a Dec. 5 special election to represent the 118th District in the state House of Representatives is contesting the election results because he says the winner, Republican Mike Redondo, doesn’t legally reside in the district. -
Miami jury's $43 million award against Philip Morris shows willingness to punish companies for the past, observer says
A Miami jury has found Philip Morris liable for $43 million in damages in the cancer death of a woman who smoked Virginia Slims cigarettes for over a decade. -
Mistrial declared in Philip Morris case; judge finds testimony prejudicial
MIAMI – Judge Jose Rodriguez of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida declared a mistrial April 16 in a lawsuit filed by the estate of a deceased man whose relatives argue his premature death was caused by deadly nicotine addiction from the cigarettes produced by tobacco companies Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds. -
Jurors award plaintiff $2.5 million in lung cancer death; Plaintiff sought $8 million from Philip Morris
MIAMI - Jurors on Friday hit cigarette maker Philp Morris with a $2.5 million damage award to the family of Ulysee Holliman finding the company liable for Holliman’s death from lung cancer in 1993. -
Airbnb reaches settlement with country's largest apartment rental company over sub-leasing action
Legal experts expressed surprise a lawsuit taken by the country largest apartment rental group against Airbnb was allowed to proceed. -
City of Coral Gables might join lawsuit against Florida Power & Light after Hurricane Irma
A class-action lawsuit filed earlier this month against Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) by citizens angered at what they contend was the company’s failure to take preventive measures to deal with Hurricane Irma on Sept. 11 may be joined in litigation by the City of Coral Gables. -
Pollack and Rosen alleged to have violated collection laws with notice
MIAMI – A Miami resident alleges a debt collector unlawfully contacted her at her home. -
Class-action lawsuit seeks to crack down on condo association fees
MIAMI – A new class-action lawsuit against a Miami condominium association claims that associations routinely overcharge consumers far more than the legally capped amount.