News from July 2024
Restaurant Guest Sues Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine for Negligence After Restroom Injury
Lauren Begelman has filed a lawsuit against Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine alleging negligence after being injured by falling tiles in their restroom. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for injuries including pain and suffering and medical expenses.
Hotel Guest Sues Marriott Over Elevator Malfunction Incident
Cynthia Panara has filed a lawsuit against AVR Boca Center Hotel LLC d/b/a Marriott Boca Raton at Boca Center after an elevator malfunction left her injured. The complaint seeks over $50,000 for alleged negligence leading to serious bodily harm.
Business Invitee Sues Multiple Entities Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
Patricia Godfrey has filed a lawsuit against several companies after suffering severe injuries from slipping on a wet floor at their premises. The case accuses these entities of negligence in maintaining safe conditions for visitors.
Plaintiff injured cook sues food truck operator over negligence
Amanda Fowler has filed a lawsuit against Love’s Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mad Hatters Ethnobotanical Tea Bar and Fat Dawgz LLC., after suffering severe injuries from an unsecured oil fryer while working temporarily as a cook in their food truck. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for negligence resulting in significant physical and mental suffering.
Plaintiff sues Retail Giant Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Roy Canterbury has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores East and one of its managers over an incident where he tripped on an object sticking out from a freezer at their St. Petersburg location. He seeks damages exceeding $50k citing severe injuries caused by alleged negligence.
Resident Sues City Over Negligent Sidewalk Maintenance Leading To Severe Injury
Monica Rolon has filed a lawsuit against the City of West Palm Beach for negligence after tripping over an uneven sidewalk and sustaining severe injuries. The case raises questions about municipal responsibility for public safety and infrastructure maintenance.
Palm Beach Resident Sues Walmart Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
A Palm Beach County woman has filed a lawsuit against Walmart Stores East LP and its store manager Landon Moore for alleged negligence resulting in severe injuries after slipping on a puddle at one of their stores. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for pain, suffering, medical expenses, lost earnings among other costs.
Patron Sues The Cheesecake Factory Over Alleged Negligence Leading To Serious Injuries
Donna Kleiner-Lichtman has filed a lawsuit against The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants Inc., alleging negligence after she tripped over an improperly placed chair at their Boca Raton location causing serious injury. She seeks damages exceeding $50,000 along with other reliefs from the court.
Vero Beach Resident Alleges Medical Negligence Against Palm Beach Doctor Over Sinus Surgery Complications
Spencer Pike has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Suresh Rajamanickam and Aspire Allergy and Sinus of Florida for alleged medical negligence following sinus surgery that led to severe complications including nasal deformity. The case seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for pain and suffering along with medical expenses.
Plaintiffs accuse health corporation consultants of fraud in investment scheme
Cimarron Capital Inc., along with individual investor Christine Arenella, has filed a lawsuit accusing Emergent Health Corp., Leonard Tucker, and Frank Magliochetti of fraudulently inducing them into investing $250,000 based on false representations regarding control over Emergent Health Corp.
Plaintiff Alleges Neglect Against Nursing Home Facility
An elderly woman has filed a lawsuit against a Palm Beach County rehabilitation center alleging neglect that led to severe injuries during her stay. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages for various forms of suffering due to alleged substandard care provided by the facility.
Local Resident Sues Major Retailer Over Alleged Defective Air Filter Injury
Marshall Stephens has filed a lawsuit against Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., claiming severe injury from a defective air filter purchased at one of their stores. The complaint includes allegations of negligence and strict liability for permanent injuries sustained by Stephens.
ACC agrees to share redacted ESPN contracts with Florida attorney general
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has agreed to turn over the details of media rights contracts involving Florida State University (FSU) and other schools as a result of a state Public Records Act lawsuit filed by Florida’s attorney general.
Thirty Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth Guide
Thirty Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2024 guide. I
Florida fishermen sue National Marine Fisheries Service over new catch limits
Two Florida fishermen are suing federal officials over a new regulation advanced by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that cuts the catch limit for a species of reef fish, the gag grouper, by 80% in the Gulf of Mexico.
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Hosts Third Annual Miami Externship Program for High School Students
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney hosted its third annual externship program in collaboration with local Miami-Dade County high schools, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Lourdes Academy and Saint Brendan High School.
Expelled student's allegations of racism by AI won't be heard in federal court
FORT LAUDERDALE - An expelled Black student claiming racist AI called her a cheater must pursue some of her lawsuit in arbitration, while the rest of her case has been thrown out.
Shrinking World, Growing Complexity: Understanding Dementia and the Nuances of Diminished Capacity in Estate Planning on July 25, 2024
Please note that there is a cost to attend.
Nine Shook Attorneys Named in Florida Super Lawyers
Florida Super Lawyers has selected nine Shook attorneys for 2024 recognition including two as Rising Stars.
Sports Gambling: How Florida Is Leading the Way into the Future on July 25, 2024
Sports Law attorney Samir Patel will be participating in The Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section's CLE webinar titled "Sports Gambling: How Florida Is Leading the Way into the Future."