News from December 2024
Plaintiff Alleges Medical Billing Companies Violated Debt Collection Laws
A Florida man has taken legal action against two medical billing companies for allegedly violating consumer protection laws by trying to collect an invalid debt related to anesthesia services covered by insurance.
Gina Preston Alleges Negligence Against Car Dealership Over Faulty Vehicle
Gina Preston has filed a lawsuit against True Cars Inc., operating as Discount Auto Mall in Pinellas County court over alleged negligence concerning a faulty vehicle purchase leading to an accident.
Plaintiff (guardian) sues Event Company for Negligence After Child Injury
A legal battle unfolds as Kyle Wonner files a lawsuit against PMB Events LLC after his child was injured at an event hosted by the company in St. Petersburg.
Target Corporation accused of negligence after customer slip-and-fall
Alice Canales has filed a lawsuit against Target Corporation following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at one of their stores in Largo, Florida.
Plaintiff accuses apartment complex management of negligence leading to hazardous living conditions
Phoebe Tateronis has filed a lawsuit against MacAlpine Place Apartment Partners for alleged negligence resulting in mold infestation at her apartment complex in Dunedin, Florida.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Local Establishment Over Unsafe Conditions
Linda Williams has filed a lawsuit against USRP Funding 2001-A d/b/a Miller's Ale House after allegedly tripping over a hazardous floor mat at their St. Petersburg location.
Plaintiff accuses marijuana distributors of violating civil RICO laws
In a recent lawsuit filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court on December 16th by CCT Sciences against Mellow Fellow Fun and Arvida Labs are accused of illegally manufacturing and selling THC products beyond legal limits under state law while...
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Property Owner Over Unsafe Conditions
A Pinellas County resident has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence after sustaining injuries on another individual's property due to unsafe conditions.
Plaintiff Alleges Retail Chain Negligence Led to Injury
Patricia Grassi has filed a lawsuit against Michaels Stores after allegedly sustaining serious injuries due to negligence at their Palm Harbor location.
Personal Representative Alleges Medical Negligence Against Healthcare Provider Over Fatal Cardiac Event
Melissa Miguel Devaux has filed a lawsuit against BayCare Health System Inc. and Peter Baker over alleged medical negligence resulting in her husband's death from a cardiac event on July 7, 2023.
World Intellectual Property Review Names James A. Gale and Cozen O’Connor to its USA Trade Secrets Rankings 2024
Cozen O’Connor was named a “Notable Firm” in the World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) USA Trade Secrets Rankings 2024.
Attorney General Moody Urges Floridians Traveling for Holidays to Be Safe and Never Drive While Impaired
In recognition of this National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to be safe and never drive impaired. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s latest nationwide data reveals that someone dies in a drunk driving accident every 39 minutes — that’s about 37 people every day.
Florida Bar Reports Election Results for Board of Governors, President-elect
In elections for The Florida Bar’s governing board, 18 incumbent members of the Board of Governors were re-elected to additional two-year terms without opposition; three new board members were elected without opposition; and there is one contested election for Seat 2 in the 13th Circuit.
Appeals court affirms ruling that husband isn't bound to wife's arbitration agreement with Starbucks
A federal appeals court has affirmed a district court ruling that the husband of a former Starbucks employee could not be compelled to arbitrate based on an employment agreement signed by his wife.
24 Stetson Law Highlights of 2024
Everyone can agree – 2024 was a year like no other.
Holland & Knight Receives Community Partnership Award from Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options
Holland & Knight received the Community Partnership Award from Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO) during JAFCO's annual "Growing with Love Gala" on December 14.
AG Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors Obtain Arrest Warrant for Attempted Felony Murder Charge Against Routh for Roadway Tragedy
Attorney General Ashley Moody obtained an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder against Ryan Routh, the would-be assassin of President Donald J. Trump, for a traffic accident that gravely injured a six-year-old girl after he chose to flee the scene.
Attorney General Moody Urges Fema to Ease Burden on Families Recovering From Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ease the burden on Florida families still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Restaurant Accused of Negligence After Patron Suffers Injuries
Dalila Mayorga Castro has filed a lawsuit against Restaurante El Sabor Latino following a slip-and-fall incident that resulted in severe injuries.
Plaintiff Alleges Medical Negligence Against Healthcare Provider Over Unaddressed Kidney Mass
Michael Collins has initiated legal action against Florida Kidney Physicians and Dr. Carlos Duran-Martinez for alleged medical negligence after an unaddressed kidney mass led to severe health issues requiring surgery.