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Samantha Markle refiled a defamation claim against the Duchess
Markle's third amended complaint alleges Meghan lied about her childhood -
Pharmacy sued over data breach
ORLANDO - A pharmacy services company is being sued for an alleged data breach that allowed personal information of individuals to be accessed. -
Judge's order will block CDC from enforcing cruise ship rules starting in July
A federal judge has blocked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from enforcing its COVID-19 safety guidelines for cruise ships operating out of Florida ports, representing a victory for the state in its litigation against the CDC. -
Lawsuit: Manatee County refused to let Air Force member come back to work because she took too much military leave
TAMPA - Manatee County and three county government officials are accused of violating the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) in an April 2 federal court lawsuit. -
Florida realtor's anti-criminal record policy is discriminatory against Black people, lawsuit says
TAMPA - A Florida real estate company discriminates against Black tenants when seeking renters for its rental properties, according to a March 20 lawsuit from a fair housing advocate in Tampa federal court. -
Chipotle accused of deceitful delivery charges in Florida class action lawsuit
The Chipotle Mexican Grill chain faces a class action lawsuit in the Middle Florida District Court for alleged deceptive delivery fee practices. -
Bose sued under Florida Security of Communications Act
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Bose is one of many companies now facing class action lawsuits under the Florida Security of Communications Act. -
What's left of sticky pan class action sent to Florida
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – With only a single claim left, a proposed class action lawsuit over the stickiness of an as-seen-on-TV frying pan is limping off to Florida. -
Insurer must pay for claims arising from assailant's second story jump and fall onto diner's table
Loan Ranger Acquisitions, LLC was granted its motion for summary judgment that declares it’s insured by Depositors Insurance Company amid a personal injury lawsuit against it on May 1. -
Federal judge remands personal injury complaint over elevator drop against Marriott Hotels to state court
TAMPA – A federal judge granted a Florida couple’s request to remand to state court their personal injury lawsuit against an elevator company and popular hotel chain. -
China residents claim they were defrauded more than $3 million in Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes investment deal
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Seven People's Republic of China residents who entered into an investment franchise agreement tied to Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes restaurants through the U.S. EB-5 Program allege they were defrauded more than $3 million dollars. -
Mother files amended ADA complaint over sexual assault of Pinellas County School student
TAMPA — The mother of a former Pinellas County School student, whose federal Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit against the school system following the 2016 sexual assault of her son by another student was dismissed last month, has filed an amended complaint. -
Lawn service sues competitor for allegedly stealing its 'Integrity' trademark
TAMPA — Integrity Services of Tampa Bay is suing a competitor, alleging it adopted "a confusingly similar trademark" to the plaintiff's lawn and pest control business. -
Tempur-Pedic sues Mattress Firm for "copying the look and feel" of luxury mattress
TAMPA — Tempur-Pedic has filed a lawsuit against Mattress Firm for allegedly duping customers by "copying the look and feel" of the luxury mattress brand. -
Willis Insurance sues Alliant Insurance, alleging unlawful raid on employees, clients
Willis Insurance Service alleges competitor Alliant Insurance is "attempting to steal millions of dollars in revenue." -
Plaintiffs in class action case claim Fidelity, Armed Forces Financial Network are withholding documents on ATM fees
In a class-action lawsuit involving Fidelity National Information Services, Fidelity Integrated Financial Solutions and Armed Forces Financial Network, plaintiffs allege that ATM fees are inflated for consumers and independent ATM operators. -
Fla. court keeps TCPA case alive; Texting a 'risky venture' for companies
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida on June 7 dismissed a motion by a defendant to dismiss a case alleging a man’s privacy rights were violated when he received texts that were marketing ploys. -
Tampa court: Not enough proof of fraud found in disputed boat sale between friends
TAMPA -- The Tampa District Court hasdenied a man’s motion to strike his former friend’s counterclaims and have him sanctioned for perpetuating a fraud on the court, stating the motion did not provide clear evidence. -
Tampa attorney suspended following sentencing for insider trading
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Tampa attorney Walter C. Little has been suspended indefinitely following an April 2 Florida Supreme Court order after he was sentenced in February for insider trading, a recent announcement by The Florida Bar said. -
Marketing company accuses direct mail advertiser of misappropriation of trade secrets
TAMPA, Fla. -- A Tampa marketing company is suing a direct mail advertiser, alleging breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets.