News from July 2024
Business Invitee Sues Hotel Property Managers Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Alexia Cohen has filed a lawsuit against Retriever Asset Holding Corp., MSP Partners Realty LLC., and Shiraz Management LLC., alleging negligence after slipping on water at Hilton Palm Beach Airport resulting in severe injuries.
Plaintiff injured guest sues elevator companies and condominium association for negligence
Jamise Bozeman Jr. has filed a lawsuit against Oracle Elevator Holdco Inc., Premier Elevator Company Inc., and Sea Ranch Club of Boca Condominium Association Inc., alleging negligence after an elevator malfunction caused him serious injury. The case was filed on July 12th in Palm Beach County's Circuit Court seeking damages exceeding $50k.
Civil rights group seeks to reverse UF student's 3-year suspension during pro-Palestinian protests
A civil rights group is calling on the University of Florida to reverse its decision to suspend a student who was arrested after a pro-Palestinian protest, arguing that hastily imposed campus policies raised constitutional concerns.
Six Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Recognized as IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property
Frank Abramonte, Thomas Fisher, James Gale, Shane Hardy, Hugh Marbury, and Camille Miller were named IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property. Abramonte, Fisher, Gale, and Marbury were named Patent Stars. Hardy and Miller were named Trademark Stars.
Cop who shot at bystanders in drive-thru must face excessive force lawsuit
MIAMI - A Miami-Dade County police officer will have to face a lawsuit alleging he shot up a car in a restaurant drive-thru to apprehend a suspect who wasn't in it.
Coalition of attorneys general agitates for Biden administration to kill new washing machine rule
A coalition of 23 state attorneys general, including Florida’s chief legal advisor, is calling on the Biden administration to abandon a new federal rule to improve the efficiency of washing machines.
All my X's: Former Twitter to face trademark suit from X Social Media
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - X Corp., the former Twitter, has lost most of its motion to dismiss a trademark lawsuit from a social media company that was first called X.
Stetson Law Receives Significant State Funding for Veterans Legal Services
Under the new state budget that took effect July 1, Stetson University College of Law will receive robust state support for its Veterans Law Institute and Veterans Advocacy Clinic.
Tyranny and commies: Fired JetBlue worker's suit over mask mandate pared by judge
ORLANDO - A JetBlue flight attendant who reached her boiling point after wearing a mask at work for two years thanks to the COVID pandemic will get to keep pursuing only one part of her lawsuit against the company.
Greenberg Traurig Work Leads to Release of 2006 Epstein Florida Grand Jury Transcripts
As a direct result of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s triumph in CA Florida Holdings LLC v. Aronberg on behalf of The Palm Beach Post, a Florida court has released the 2006 grand jury transcripts pertaining to the state’s Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse investigation.
Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Speak at 38th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School
Six attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Environmental Practice will speak at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 38th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School, which will take place July 16-19 in Marco Island, Florida.
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Venezuelan dealer sues Caterpillar for $100M, alleges fraudulent conduct
A Venezuelan company has sued Caterpillar for more than $100 million claiming it was stabbed in the back through fraudulent conduct.
38th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School on July 16-19, 2024
Holland & Knight is proud to sponsor the 38th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School on July 16-19.
Widower Sues Pilot and Corporation Over Fatal Airplane Crash
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by Robert Dixon against Jemin Ghanshyambhai Patel and Control Data Inc., following a fatal airplane crash that claimed his wife’s life earlier this year. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for alleged negligence leading to her untimely death.
Customer Sues Retail Giant Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Joanne Sabre has filed a lawsuit against Wal Mart Stores East following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at their Jupiter location on October 9th, 2021. The suit claims negligence on part of Walmart for failing to maintain safe premises resulting in severe injuries for Sabre who seeks damages exceeding $50k.
Fishing Company Alleges Fraudulent Misrepresentation Against Yacht Broker
Royal Fishing Team has filed a lawsuit against yacht broker HMY Yacht Sales and two individuals for allegedly providing false information about a vessel's fuel capacity leading to an inflated purchase price. The case highlights accusations under Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act among other claims.
Patient Sues Local Dentist Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Prolonged Pain
Robert O'Connor has filed a lawsuit against Dr.Remal Pateland Modern Day Smiles Dentistry for negligence after experiencing prolonged pain following dental procedures.The suit seeks damages exceeding $50k due to negligent dental care.
Customer Sues Major Retail Chain Over Negligence Leading To Serious Injury
Josefina Castillo has filed a lawsuit against Walmart Stores East alleging negligence after slipping on water at one of their stores. The suit seeks over $50k in damages for injuries sustained during the incident.
Class action lawyer facing possible $180K penalty for filing second suit after first failed
OCALA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Big Lots wants a $180,000 penalty levied against a notorious class action lawyer recently slapped down by a Florida federal judge for bringing a case that had no chance of winning.
Dean Barros Elected to American Law Institute
After a rigorous nomination and vetting process, The American Law Institute has chosen Stetson Law Dean Benjamin Barros to join its latest incoming class of members.