News from 2018
Customer alleges Winn-Dixie negligence caused injuries
CLEARWATER — A Madeira Beach woman is suing Winn-Dixie, alleging negligence and premises liability.
Passenger alleges negligence by truck driver, owner caused crash
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing a truck driver and owner, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Orlando property owners allege insurance company failed to cover hurricane damage
ORLANDO — Orlando property owners are suing a licensed insurer, alleging breach of an insurance policy.
Closing arguments in smoker's $8.5 million lawsuit against R.J. Reynolds held Tuesday
MIAMI – Closing arguments on Tuesday in a lawsuit charging tobacco company R.J. Reynolds with causing a man’s coronary artery disease saw the attorney for plaintiff Paul Rouse ask for $8.5 million in damages to include future suffering.
RUDOLPH & ASSOCIATES LLC: Howard Rudolph - Super Lawyer
We are thrilled to announce that Howard Rudolph has been selected as a Super Lawyer for 2018-19.
FREIDIN BROWN PA: Freidin Brown, P.A. Attorneys Philip Freidin and Jonathan Freidin Obtain Groundbreaking $7 Million Result
Congratulations to Freidin Brown, P.A. attorneys Philip Freidin and Jonathan Freidin for obtaining a groundbreaking result for their client and the United States government in a whistleblower (qui tam) case.
ROSENTHAL LAW GROUP: Rosenthal Law Group included in 2019 Best Law Firms
Rosenthal Law Group is proud to announce that Attorney Alex Rosenthal of Rosenthal Law Group has been included on U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list for 2019.
Patron alleges thrift store operator's negligence caused injuries
ORLANDO — An Orange County woman is suing a Winter Park thrift store operator, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Motorist alleges Allstate refused to provide crash coverage
CLEARWATER — A motorist is suing Allstate, alleging breach of contract.
Visitor alleges Universal Studios' negligence caused fall
ORLANDO — A Maryland woman is suing Universal Studios, alleging negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Pinellas County company allegedly owes more than $38,000
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County man is suing a local business, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay more than $38,000.
Customer blames Publix for fall over piece of wood
CLEARWATER — A customer is suing Publix, alleging negligence at its Palm Harbor store caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Mother alleges daughter suffered injuries at Clearwater miniature golf course
CLEARWATER — A mother is suing a Clearwater miniature golf course, alleging negligence caused injuries to her daughter.
Guest alleges Disney World Hilton's negligence caused injuries
ORLANDO — A hotel guest is suing the Disney World Hilton, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Motorist alleges another driver caused Seminole crash
CLEARWATER — A vehicle driver is suing another motorist, alleging negligence caused a crash in Seminole.
Customer alleges Winn-Dixie negligence led to fall
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing Winn-Dixie, alleging breach of duty and negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Federal judge dismisses some claims against City of Fort Pierce in police shooting of unarmed motorist
A federal judge has dismissed some of the claims made against the City of Fort Pierce in litigation over the police shooting of an unarmed motorist, Demarcus Semer, during a traffic stop in 2016.
Federal judge recommends confirmation of arbitral award in case of injured former Norwegian Cruise Lines steward
A federal magistrate judge has recommended confirmation of an arbitral award reached in the case of a former Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) steward who claims the company refused to pay for surgery after she suffered a spinal injury in an onboard incident.
Judges can be friends with lawyers on Facebook without disqualifying themselves from cases, Fla Supreme Court says
Judges do not have to disqualify themselves from cases in which they are "friends" on Facebook with attorneys in those cases, a split Florida Supreme Court ruled recently.
Appeals court sides with Health Department in trauma center litigation made moot by new state law
Despite passage of a law earlier this year that made the case irrelevant, a Florida appeals court last week sided with the state's health department in long-time litigation over its proposed rules over the number and "need" trauma centers in the state.