News from August 2024
Plaintiff sues Elevator Companies over Negligence Leading to Personal Injuries
Dylan McHugh has filed a lawsuit against Pro Elevator Inspection LLC and Schindler Elevator Corp following an elevator malfunction that resulted in significant personal injuries. The case highlights allegations of negligence against both companies for failing to maintain safe conditions.
Shopper Sues Retail Chain Over Negligence Leading to Slip-and-Fall Injury
Luz Mery Mejia Hernandez has filed a lawsuit against Ross Dress for Less Inc., alleging negligence after slipping on a foreign substance in one of their stores. The case seeks damages exceeding $50,000 due to injuries sustained from the incident.
Grieving Father Sues Boca Raton Rehabilitation Center Over Son's Death
A lawsuit has been filed against Boca Raton Rehabilitation Center by Willard Merkle following the death of his son Christopher Merkle due to alleged negligence. Filed on August 5th in Palm Beach County Circuit Court by attorney Samantha Epstein from Smith Clinesmith LLP in Dallas Texas seeking over $50k in damages.
Delivery Driver Sues Homeowners Over Dog Attack
A delivery driver has filed a lawsuit against two homeowners after being attacked by their dog while making a delivery in Lake Worth, Florida. The plaintiff alleges negligence and seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for severe injuries sustained during the incident.
Palm Beach Resident Sues Lowe's Over Negligence Leading to Serious Injuries
Fernanda Rodriguez has filed a lawsuit against Lowe's Home Centers and its store manager Eric C. Perry for negligence after tripping over raised cement in their Boca Raton location's parking lot on February 10th this year. She seeks compensatory damages exceeding $50,000 for multiple injuries sustained due to alleged negligence in maintaining safe premises.
Customer Sues Retail Giant Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Christopher Harris has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores East after allegedly being struck by a stocking cart operated by an employee at their Boynton Beach location. The incident resulted in severe injuries for which Harris seeks over $50,000 in damages.
Maintenance Worker Sues Homeowner Over Dog Bite Incident
Callie Harris has filed a lawsuit against Zachary Feinsilver after being bitten by his dog while performing maintenance work at his property. The suit claims strict liability and negligence and seeks damages exceeding $50,000.
Attorney General Moody Leads Multistate Coalition Against Biden Harris Border
Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a 15-state coalition of attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in support of intervenor states that seek to prevent the Biden-Harris administration from weaponizing sue-and-settle tactics to avoid accountability for the border crisis.
Civil rights group urges Florida attorney general to probe venture capital firms that favor 'white-led businesses'
A civil rights group is challenging the Florida Attorney General’s Office to be more “consistent” in its campaign against corporate “raced-based decision-making” by investigating venture capital firms that appear to avoid investments in minority-owned companies.
Robert Elgidely Appointed Vice-Chair of BCBA Bankruptcy Law Section
Fox Rothschild congratulates Robert F. Elgidely, who was appointed Vice-Chair of the Broward County Bar Association’s (BCBA) Bankruptcy Law Section.
Eighth Circuit Sides with Attorney General Bailey, Blocks Biden-Harris Illegal Student Loan Scheme
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the court order he obtained at the district court to block Joe Biden’s and Kamala Harris’ latest illegal student loan cancellation scheme.
Moody wants answers after dozens on terror watchlist released into U.S.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is demanding information from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas following a U.S. House Judiciary Committee report saying the Biden administration released nearly 100 people on the terrorist watchlist into the interior of the country.
Jackson Lewis Welcomes Principals William B. Jackson in Norfolk and Eric B. Moody in Tampa
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of William “Billy” Jackson and Eric B. Moody as principals in its Norfolk and Tampa offices, respectively.
Call for Nominations for the 2024 Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop
Nominations are now being accepted for reporters to attend the 33rd Annual Florida Bar Reporters’ Workshop, which will be held in Tallahassee on Oct. 7 and 8.
Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2024 United States National, United States Regional, and Mexico Editions
61 Greenberg Traurig lawyers are listed in the IFLR1000 2024 United States National, United States Regional, and Mexico editions, and 14 firm practices are ranked in The United States and Mexico.
BakerHostetler Represents Pinellas County in Development Deal for Tampa Bay Stadium
Partner Gregory Lee led a team that included Associates Hanna Elmasry and Yaima Seigley in the representation of Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners as they approved the funding of $312.5 million to go toward a new $1.3 billion stadium for the MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays team.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio sues Biden, now-defunct campaign for calling him a felon
TAMPA - Before President Biden bowed out of this year's election, he was hit with a defamation lawsuit by controversial Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio in Florida.
Tech industry groups seek to resume legal battle over Florida social media law
In the wake of a July 1 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, tech-industry trade associations are attempting to reboot their litigation challenging a Florida law that limits how major social media companies moderate their platforms.
Matthew Hall Speaks at Flag-Raising Ceremony Honoring Purple Heart Recipients
Bradley attorney Matthew Hall spoke at a flag-raising ceremony at Tampa City Hall honoring the courage and sacrifice of the brave men and women who have received the Purple Heart.
2024 Winners of the Parker Thomson Awards for Outstanding Legal Journalism in Florida
The Florida Bar recently recognized the winners of the 2024 Parker Thomson Awards for Outstanding Legal Journalism in Florida.