News from July 2018
FREIDIN BROWN: Child Injuries Involving Negligent Medical Care
Medical malpractice and personal injury cases are never easy experiences, but they can be profoundly devastating when victims are children.
Couple whose Chevy Impala was hit on I-275 allege driver of truck was negligent
CLEARWATER — A couple is suing the owners of a truck that hit their vehicle, alleging negligence.
Oaks of Clearwater nursing home accused of wrongful death
CLEARWATER — A personal representative is suing a nursing home for alleged negligent behavior that ultimately resulted in a patient's death.
Owner of Sabal Palms Health Care Center named in wrongful death suit
CLEARWATER — A former resident is suing the owner of a Largo nursing home, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and wrongful death.
Florida Justice Reform Institute calls on Johnson & Johnson to appeal $4.69 billion talc verdict
The Florida Justice Reform Institute says Johnson & Johnson should file an appeal after recently losing a $4.69 billion lawsuit in a St. Louis court over whether its talc powder products caused ovarian cancer.
Florida Education Association files suit against state legislature over allegedly 'unfair' union law
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Education Association (FEA) has filed a lawsuit against the Florida Legislature over allegations that new legislation in regards to teachers unions is not fair.
Florida's Mid-Atlantic Finance accuses Tennessee auto dealer of reneging on agreement
A Florida financing company is suing a Tennessee auto sales company and its agent, citing alleged refusal to apply payments and unjust enrichment.
Florida appeals court issues split decision in ASA College and Dezer Intracoastal Mall dispute
The Third District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida partially reversed an order denying injunctive relief to ASA College.
Appeals court affirms class certification in suit over Miami-Dade Expressway Authority's toll by plate system
The Third District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida issued an opinion affirming an order granting a motion for class certification in a lawsuit against the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) and others.
Federal judge throws out Peoples Gas System lawsuit over natural gas explosion
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Peoples Gas System (PGS) against Posen Construction over a natural gas explosion.
KLC Law's arbitration clause ruled unenforceable by appeals court
An appeals court ruled that an arbitration clause in a contract was unenforceable and reversed an order dismissing a legal malpractice case.
Former employee accuses OPMAX Support Services of wrongful termination
A former employee is suing OPMAX Support Services LLC, an employer, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Man alleges he was hurt at Disney's Blizzard Beach water park
A couple is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US Inc., doing business as Blizzard Beach, a water park, alleging loss of consortium and negligence.
Windermere woman claims Sanford driver caused car accident
A Windermere resident has filed a lawsuit against a driver, citing alleged negligence.
Couple claims Orange County School Board failed to maintain safe premises at Deerwood Elementary
A couple is suing the Orange County School Board, alleging loss of consortium and negligence after the wife tripped and fell on a school sidewalk.
St. Petersburg residents sue Florida Peninsula Insurance for breach of contract
St. Petersburg residents are suing Florida Peninsula Insurance Company, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Eagles Landing Condo II Association accuses Rymark Contracting of breach of contract
A condominium association is suing Rymark Contracting Inc., a general contractor, alleging breach of contract.
U.S. Court of Appeals affirms judgment but vacates restitution in Southern Trust Metals suit
In a commodities-fraud case concerning Southern Trust Metals, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the judgment of the district court, except in regard to certain restitution, which was vacated and remanded.
FREIDIN BROWN P.A.: Attorneys Jonathan Freidin, Gregory d’Incelli Named to Florida Trend’s 2018 Florida Legal Elite
Freidin Brown, P.A. is pleased to announce that two of our firm’s attorneys – Jonathan E. Freidin and Gregory S. d’Incelli – have been named to this year’s list of Florida Legal Elite by Florida Trend. Both Attorneys were recognized for their work in Civil Trial Law.
MICHAEL L. FEINSTEIN, P.A.: Mishandled Projects Could Lead To Construction Litigation
Construction projects are often important for business growth. Some companies may have new ventures that need buildings to operate out of, and other businesses may simply need additional structures to further their existing operations.