News from December 2023
Two years later, defendant in sexual assault lawsuit finds out who the plaintiff is
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - It took two years for a Florida Islamic society to find out who is suing it for sexual assault.
Michelle Gervais Named to Florida Trend's Notable Women Leaders in Law
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that partner Michelle M. Gervais was named a Notable Woman Leader in Law by Florida Trend.
Florida woman sues EMED, alleging wrongful termination based on age, disability, and anticipated medical leave
MIAMI – A Miami woman has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, claiming that she was terminated from her position because of her age and her need for future medical leave.
Lawsuit accuses Florida corporations of theft and refusal to return aircraft engine parts resulting in financial damages
MIAMI – California bank files lawsuit against Florida corporations, alleging that they stole and refused to return aircraft engine parts, leading to a $500,000 financial loss in the sale of the engine.
Panera Bread facing wrongful death lawsuit over 'Charged Lemonade'
The family of a 46-year-old Florida man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Panera Bread Co., alleging that the man’s consumption of large quantities of the bakery chain’s caffeinated lemonade beverage led to his cardiac arrest.
Fla. Lottery fights lawsuit of man who thought he'd won $15 million
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The Florida Lottery wants a state judge to dismiss a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress from a lawsuit alleging a man was led to believe he'd won $15 million.
Disney calls out lawsuit over lightsaber injury
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Sued over damage to a child's eye, Disney says the injury was the result of "horseplay gone wrong" and not its fault.
Ag Moody Fights for Unconquered Fsu Football Team and Demands Answers From College Football Playoff Selection Committee
Attorney General Ashley Moody today is fighting for the 2023 undefeated Florida State University football team—demanding answers from the College Football Playoff Selection Committee (the “Committee”) regarding their secretive selection process.
Florida attorney general launches antitrust probe of College Football Playoff panel
Florida’s attorney general has issued a subpoena to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee to find out why undefeated Florida State University (FSU) was left out of the NCAA national championship playoffs.
Florida resident sues New York law office for defamation, alleging unethical smear campaign for more than 13 years
CRYSTAL RIVER – A resident of Crystal River has filed a defamation lawsuit against a New York law firm claiming it has sustained a smear campaign against him for more than 13 years.
Former employee sues City of Tampa alleging discrimination and retaliation for taking medical leave
TAMPA – A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the City of Tampa alleging she was discriminated against and terminated from her position in retaliation for seeking FMLA leave.
Greenberg Traurig Files Amicus Brief in Two U.S. Supreme Court Cases
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court cases Moody v. NetChoice, LLC (22-777) and NetChoice v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas (22-555) on behalf of the Trust & Safety Foundation.
Appeals court strips approval of pesticide EPA, growers say is needed to fight 'devastating' citrus crop diseases
Environmentalists and judges agreed that the EPA needs to conduct more studies to determine if widely-used streptomycin is actually 'practically non-toxic' to bees and other pollinators, as EPA claims, before it can be used to save lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit crops in US from two ravaging bacterial diseases
Former executive sues The Pickleball Club claims defamation for exposing company misrepresentation to shareholders
MIAMI – A former vice president has filed a lawsuit against The Pickleball Club claiming the company's chief financial officer sent a defamatory email to more than 160 shareholders in an attempt to silence his concerns about the company's alleged misrepresentations to investors.
State appeals court upholds DeSantis-backed congressional map
A Florida appeals court has reversed a lower court finding that the state’s congressional map signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis flies in the face of the state constitution because it diminishes the voting power of Black Floridians.
Victim's rights law doesn't shield police officers' identities, Florida high court says
A measure that gives crime victims the right to bar disclosure of information that could be used to harass victims or their families does not shield the release of police officers’ names when officers use lethal force to defend themselves, the state’s high court said.
Car dealership sues Ford, Hyundai for Florida Dealer Protection Act violations
ORLANDO — A car dealership is suing Ford Motor Company and Hyundai Motor American Corporation alleging violations of the Florida Dealer Protection Act.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed over man's electrical shock in fountain
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida lawsuit says the owner of a shopping and luxury hotel area is to blame for the death of one of its visitors.
11th Circuit Jnc Announces Judicial Vacancy Applicants and Interview Schedule
The following individuals will be interviewed by the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancies in the Miami-Dade County Court created by the elevation of Judge Laura Gonzalez-Marques and Judge Christine Bandin and the vacancy in the Miami-Dade County Circuit Court created by the resignations of Judge Jennifer Bailey and Judge Rosy Aponte.
Tampa resident sues Outback Steakhouse for wrongful termination after reporting sexual harassment
TAMPA – A Tampa resident has sued Outback Steakhouse claiming she was fired in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment.