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Federal law won't protect Walgreens in COVID vaccine wrongful death case
MIAMI - Walgreens has lost a key ruling as it sought protection from liability for the death of a man who suffered cardiac arrest after receiving his COVID vaccine. -
Chiquita hit with $38.3 million damages award for financing Colombian paramilitary group
A south Florida jury has found Chiquita Brands International liable for $38.3 million in damages related to the deaths of eight civilians because the banana company funded a U.S.-designated terrorist group during Colombia’s civil war. -
Remand recommended for case of man who died after COVID vaccination
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit blaming Walgreens for the death of a man following his COVID vaccination could be on the move. -
Insurer sues to recover legal payments for Miami commissioner's defense
An insurance company that has paid out millions of dollars to the city of Miami to cover Commissioner Joe Carollo’s legal fees in a series of lawsuits is suing the city in federal court to claw back those funds. -
Celebrity cruise passenger sues after finding piece of nail in pecan pie
A passenger on a Celebrity Cruise says she found a piece of nail in her pecan pie. -
Man accuses DHL of age discrimination
A former employee of DHL Express is accusing the company of age discrimination. -
Former employee accuses Chewy of racial discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit accusing Chewy of racial discrimination and retaliation. -
Woman says she was sexually assaulted by Celebrity Cruises crew member
A Texas woman says she was sexually assaulted by a crew member while on a Celebrity Cruise. -
AAA sues car sales company for trademark infringement
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is suing a Florida car seller for trademark infringement. -
Woman sues after she was injured during catamaran excursion
A woman has sued after she was injured during a catamaran excursion. -
Contractor gives up case against Fla. law firm after sanctions motion filed
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A former client that hoped to keep lawyers from taking fees in pending cases is giving up its quest. -
Pair sue Carnival for bed bud infestation on cruise
Two passengers say they were affected by a bed bug infestation during their Carnival cruise. -
Crew member sues Holland America after cabin bathroom injury led to paralysis
A crew member has sued Holland America after he says he was left paralyzed after the bathroom of his cabin aboard the ship. -
Woman says Celebrity Cruises medical staff misdiagnosed her brain aneurysm
A Canadian woman says Celebrit Cruises medical officials caused her more injuries after failing to properly diagnose her brain aneurysm. -
Blind man sues FedEx after it wouldn't accommodate his disability
A blind man has sued FedEx claiming the company refused to accommodate his disability. -
Walmart defends sunscreen as 'reef friendly'
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Walmart is arguing a class action lawsuit accusing it of destroying the ocean's coral reef is ridiculous. -
Company sued for making Mexican-style ice cream in California wins
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A controversial class action lawyer is not be able to sue the maker of Mexican-style frozen treats because they are made in California. -
Woman says MSC Cruise Director groped, sexually assaulted her
A Florida woman claims she was sxully assaulted by the cruise director during an MSC Cruise. -
Florida driver sues General Motors, alleging his driving data was illegally shared with insurer
A Palm Beach County driver is suing General Motors, OnStar LLC and LexisNexis Risk Solutions Inc. in federal court, alleging that his auto insurance costs soared after the defendants shared his driving data without his permission. -
Mother says 6-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted on MSC Cruise
A mother claims her 6-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted while on an MSC Cruise.