News from November 2018
GEO Group calls allegations about immigration detentions 'malicious lies'
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- One of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's single largest private prison contractors, GEO Group, contends that a Florida-based human rights group is committing libel and defamation for protesting its practices.
Appeals court rules Pensacola's Bayview Park cross must be removed
MIAMI –– A 34-foot-tall Latin Cross in a Pensacola city park must be removed, a federal appellate court has ruled.
State adds CVS, Walgreens to opioid suit
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has added the country's two largest pharmacies to a suit that accuses drug manufacturers and distributors of helping to fuel the opioid crisis.
Judge dismisses lawsuit in fishing boat ownership dispute
KEY WEST – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently dismissed a lawsuit alleging wrongful conduct and fraudulent misrepresentations in a dispute regarding the ownership of a sport fishing boat.
Court denies motion to compel health system to produce military records of nurse who allegedly assaulted patient
FORT MYERS – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently denied a motion to compel Lee Memorial Health System to produce of military records of an employee accused of assaulting a patient in a suit seeking damages for the plaintiff's mental pain and suffering, loss of capacity and medical expenses.
Video evidence was crucial to jury award in shooting at strip club, attorney says
Video evidence was crucial to persuading a jury to award millions to the victim of a shooting outside an infamous Miami strip club, according to one of the attorneys who represented the plaintiff.
Siblings accuse trustee for breach of fiduciary duty
CLEARWATER — Two Pinellas County siblings are suing a trustee, alleging breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment.
Orange County couple alleges negligence in vehicle crash
ORLANDO — An Orange County couple is suing a vehicle owner and driver, alleging negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the husband.
Orlando property owner alleges insurance company failed to cover water damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando property owner is suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Clearwater property owners allege insurer failed to cover sinkhole damage
CLEARWATER — Two Clearwater property owners are suing an insurer, alleging breach of contract.
Pressure cooker manufacturer settles for $26m over girl's injuries
FT. LAUDERDALE - A company that manufacturers a popular brand of pressure cooker has agreed to pay $26 million to a young girl who suffered horrific injuries after the device's lid blew open.
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN: James P. Hanratty Inducted Into The American Board of Trial Advocates
James P. Hanratty has been inducted into the membership of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
Court dismisses Ambrosia Treatment Centers' suit in claims dispute with Cigna
WEST PALM BEACH –Three South Florida substance abuse treatment centers suffered a setback in their dispute with a health insurance provider in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Federal judge grants magicJack's motion to dismiss shareholder suit
WEST PALM BEACH – The company behind magicJack, a device that plugs into a computer allowing the user to make phone calls via the internet, recently was granted its motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit brought by a shareholder accusing the company of misrepresentation regarding a newly acquired company.
NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Attorney Pisciotta Selected to 2019 West Palm Beach Leadership Class
Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel associate Matthew Pisciotta has been selected by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches as a member of the 2019 West Palm Beach Leadership Class.
Court denies Progressive insurance's motion to end legal dispute over 11-year-old hit by car
Insurance company Progressive failed to obtain summary judgment in a lawsuit over a 2008 crash between a car and a child on a scooter.
Cruise ship company exculpated of some claims in man's lawsuit over spine injuries in Hawaii
A man who suffered spinal injuries while on a walk on the Hawaii seashore has had some claims against his cruise ship company dismissed in a court appeal.
Homeowners association alleges contractor's negligence caused property damage
ORLANDO — An Orlando homeowners association is suing a contractor, alleging negligence caused extensive property damage.
Lake County motorist alleges another driver caused crash
ORLANDO — A Lake County motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Customer alleges catering service violated debt collection law
CLEARWATER — A Florida woman is suing a catering company, alleging violation of the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA).