13th Judicial Circuit Court - Hillsborough County
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Hillsborough County judge sides with paramedic who was fired for using medicinal marijuana
A paramedic and medical marijuana patient is entitled to back pay, compensatory damages and reimbursement of attorney fees from Hillsborough County after he was wrongfully terminated from his job, a judge ruled last month. -
Florida man files class action against Netflix over Paul-Tyson fight buffering issues
Netflix is facing a potential class action lawsuit after a Hillsborough County man said he was upset by the “unwatchable” livestream of last week’s Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight. -
Suit: Vibrating fitness machine caused retina detachment
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A fitness club member alleges he suffered serious injuries while using a vibrating fitness machine at a Florida gym. -
Patient alleges inappropriate touching during pelvic exam
TAMPA , Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida hospital is facing a lawsuit after a resident doctor allegedly inappropriately touched a patient during a pelvic exam. -
Delivery driver sues Marriott in Tampa after abduction, sexual assault
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A food delivery driver claims a lack of security at a Residence Inn by Marriott in Tampa, Fla., led to her to abduction and sexual assault. -
Tampa attorney sues national guardianship reform advocate alleging slander, libel
Attorney Gerald Hemness filed a civil complaint against Center for Estate Administration Reform founder Rick Black -
CALA: If judge's ruling is upheld, cases filed to skirt tort reform law will be dismissed
Hillsborough Judge Ann Leigh Gaylor Moe ruled that HB 837 applies retroactively -
Baltimore Orioles pitcher sues ex-wife over social media posts
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Baltimore Orioles pitcher Mychal Givens is accusing his ex-wife, along with others who posted and retweeted allegedly defamatory statements, of libel, claiming they are attempting to sabotage his career. -
Lack of security at Fla. convenience store alleged in lawsuit over murder
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The family of a man who was murdered at a Tara Food & Beverage Mart in Lakeland, Fla., is claiming a lack of security measures. -
Lawsuit: Vape pen caused severe burns to mouth, throat
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A man alleges a defective vape pen caused him to suffer severe burns to his mouth and throat. -
Judge: Major tort reform bill HB837 applies retroactively to lawsuits filed before effective date
Hillsborough Circuit Court Judge Ann Leigh Gaylor Moe ruled that changes ushered in by HB 837 are procedural not substantive -
Florida restaurant allegedly denies service to autistic boy
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida restaurant is facing a lawsuit claiming it refused to serve a minor with autism and asked him and his caretakers to leave the business. -
Florida charter school teacher alleges sexual harassment from students
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida charter school teacher alleges she suffered sexual harassment from her students. -
Man alleges defective Smith & Wesson went off without warning
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida man alleges his brand new Smith & Wesson was defective, which caused the gun to go off without warning and nearly blow off one of his fingers. -
Lawyer says founder of major personal injury firm demanded sex as condition of promotion
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — An attorney alleges she suffered sexual harassment and retaliation by the founder of a prominent law firm that sues nursing homes. -
Tampa facility settles rape case brought by young boy
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A mother and her son who was allegedly raped at a Tampa, Fla., children's home have settled their lawsuit. -
Roofer claims defective ladder sold by Home Depot caused his injuries
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A roofer claims a defective ladder sold by Home Depot caused his fall and injuries at a job site in Brandon, Florida. -
Bumpy Spirit flight accused of causing man's spinal injuries
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A couple allege a turbulent flight on Spirit Airlines caused the husband to suffer serious spinal injuries. -
Family alleges law firm's negligence caused dismissal of wrongful death claim
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Hillsborough County law firm is being accused of negligently handling a wrongful death lawsuit against the Pinellas County School Board after a student was killed by a school bus. -
Suit: Florida cancer center continued to administer chemo drugs after allergic reaction
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A son alleges wrongful death against a Florida cancer treatment center that allegedly continued to administer chemotherapy drugs to his mother despite her allergic reactions.