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Inmate-plaintiffs allege heat, humidity threat at Dade Correctional Institution violates their rights
Several inmates at Dade Correctional Institution south of Miami have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), alleging that prison officials have failed to protect older, infirm inmates from record-breaking heat and humidity. -
Advocacy groups that challenged Florida solitary confinement practices drop lawsuit, pay $210,000 in legal costs
Several advocacy groups have decided to drop a federal lawsuit and pay more than $210,000 in legal costs to the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), which the groups alleged had engaged in cruel and inhumane solitary confinement practices. -
Florida class-action settlement ends 'automatic' solitary confinement on death row
The Florida Department of Corrections has decided to settle a federal class-action lawsuit challenging the department’s policy of “automatically” putting death row inmates in permanent solitary confinement. -
Wrongful death suit filed against Fla. Department of Corrections
ORLANDO - A woman is suing the Florida Department of Corrections over the alleged wrongful death of her husband while he was in prison. -
Former inmate sues, says he was stabbed in jail
TALLAHASSEE - A former inmate is suing for allegedly not getting protection when threatened and being stabbed while in prison. -
Inmate files lawsuit over roof collapse at Lake Butler
TALLAHASSEE -- A former inmate is suing the Florida Department of Correction for a roof collapse that allegedly resulted in permanent injuries. -
Corrections employee says DOC fired her in retaliation
TALLAHASSEE -- A woman is suing her former employer for gender discrimination, whistleblower retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Parents sue correctional facility after son dies by inmate attack
TALLAHASSEE -- The father and mother of a man killed while incarcerated are suing the correctional facility for allowing their son to be attacked. -
Corruption within Florida Department of Corrections alleged in new lawsuit
The Florida Department of Corrections was accused by a former employee of violating the Florida Whistleblower Act in a March 17 Taylor County Circuit Court lawsuit. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: U.S. Attorney Lawrence Keefe Announces Over $2.6 Million To Support Offenders Returning To Area Communities
Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced $2,662,713 in Department of Justice grants to area programs to reduce recidivism among adults and juvenile offenders returning to their communities after confinement. -
Pensacola attorney suspended following imprisonment on racketeering conviction
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Imprisoned Pensacola attorney James M. Corrigan was suspended late last spring following a June 6 Florida Supreme Court order and his conviction on racketeering charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
May 8: 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida docket for discrimination cases
The following discrimination-related cases were on the docket in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida on May 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida: Actions Taken on May 8
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activity on May 8 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Terry Leroy Washington Jr vs Florida Department of Corrections on May 8
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Terry Leroy Washington Jr against Florida Department of Corrections on May 8: -
Imprisoned St. Augustine attorney disbarred; accused of stealing more than $100,000 in client funds
St. Augustine attorney Christopher William Adamec has been disbarred following a March 14 Florida Supreme Court order and his sentencing earlier this year for allegedly stealing client funds, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Prison healthcare providers must respond to inmate's lawsuit over amputation, federal judge rules
Two out-of-state prison health care service companies accused of ignoring a Florida inmate's ailments for so long that his legs had to be amputated have days to respond to the inmate's lawsuit, a federal judge ruled. -
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP: Holland & Knight Wins Florida Litigation Department of the Year Award from The American Lawyer
Holland & Knight was named the winner of the Regional Litigation Department of the Year award for Florida at The American Lawyer Industry Awards, held on December 5 in New York City. -
Court refuses to intervene in family disagreement over man's wrongful death settlement
A court has ruled that it will not intervene in determining who will benefit from a $4.5 million wrong death settlement with the Florida Department of Corrections. -
Bradford County Sheriff endorses Moody for Florida AG
STARKE — Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith is among an overwhelming majority of sheriffs in Florida endorsing Republican Ashley Moody's bid for state Attorney General. -
Former prisoner alleges years of poor treatment from health care contractor, employees
PENSACOLA (Florida Record) — A former Florida inmate is suing a state corrections health care services provider and three of its employees, alleging years of poor health care he received following a colitis diagnosis, including solitary confinement for using the bathroom, that ultimately left him with a colostomy bag.