News from June 2024
Grieving Son Sues Unnamed Doctors Over Father's Wrongful Death
Nikolai A. Mesiatsev has filed a lawsuit seeking critical information about his father's medical treatment leading up to his untimely death at Wellington Regional Medical Center last year due to alleged malpractice.
St. Petersburg Resident Sues City Over Car Accident Injuries
Matthew Webster has filed a lawsuit against the City of St. Petersburg seeking over $50,000 in damages following a car accident involving a city-operated vehicle driven by Brett Gerald Ciskoski last December.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Medical Spa Resulting in Severe Burns
A new lawsuit accuses a Florida-based medical spa of severe negligence leading to permanent injury for one of its clients during a laser hair removal session. Filed by Tabatha Caraballo on June 17th in Pinellas County's Circuit Court, the suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for personal injury among other claims.
Judge lets human trafficking lawsuit against WHG SU and Choice Hotels move forward
ORLANDO – A federal judge has decreed that a woman’s litigation against WHG SU and Choice Hotels under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act will proceed, having overcome motions to dismiss and to strike allegations from the complaint.
Woman Sues Grocery Chain Over Negligence Leading to Serious Injuries
Holly Hazellief has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets alleging negligence after tripping over a jug left in an aisle led to severe injuries. She seeks damages exceeding $50,000 along with interest and costs.
Tenant Sues Landlord Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A tenant has filed a lawsuit against her landlord for negligence after tripping over a protruding nail on their property. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 due to severe injuries sustained from the fall.
Florida Man Sues Prominent Clearwater Resort Over Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
Massoud Dabiri has filed a lawsuit against Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater for negligence following an incident where he slipped on water in their restroom area. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for injuries sustained during the fall.
North Carolina Resident Sues City of Largo Over Sidewalk Negligence
Emily Rouse has filed a lawsuit against the City of Largo for injuries sustained due to an unmaintained sidewalk. The complaint seeks over $50,000 in damages for medical expenses and other related costs.
Plaintiff injured in car crash sues driver and vehicle owner for negligence
A car accident on February 13, 2023 has led Devin Tellefsen to file a lawsuit against Brian Barnes for negligent driving and Diana Barnes under vicarious liability principles in Pinellas County Circuit Court. Represented by Marc B. Parish from Catania & Catania P.A., Tellefsen seeks over $50,000 in damages for severe injuries sustained during the crash.
Recent Grad Leah Burnett Lands Immigrant Justice Corps Fellowship
From an early age, Leah Burnett ’24 knew she wanted her life’s work to be advocating for social justice.
Class action suit over little Fireballs will continue
FORT MYERS – A Florida federal court has decided that a class action suit claiming the maker of Fireball cinnamon whiskey and cinnamon malt beverage deceived consumers by marketing the malt beverage liquid in miniature bottles resembling whiskey shot bottles may proceed, after it is once again amended.
Attorney General Moodys Week Review June 21 2024
We hosted a Cryptocurrency Scams Symposium in The Villages and recognized the top Seniors vs. Crime volunteers.
Georgia resident sues Florida drivers and insurer over severe car accident injuries
Kenneth Wayne Nichols has filed a lawsuit against two Florida residents and an insurance company following a serious car accident last year. The suit seeks over $50,000 in damages for injuries allegedly caused by negligent driving and insufficient insurance coverage.
Florida man sues online predator hunters for defamation
Jacob Milewsky has filed a lawsuit against two individuals and an organization known for exposing alleged predators online. He claims they falsely accused him of inappropriate behavior with minors, causing severe damage to his reputation and emotional distress.
Pinellas resident sues dental office over alleged nerve damage during wisdom tooth extraction
Joshua Harrison has filed a lawsuit against his dentist Abhishek Navanit D.D.S., and Smile Design Fourth Street LLC., alleging severe medical negligence resulting in permanent nerve damage following a wisdom tooth extraction procedure.
Federal law won't protect Walgreens in COVID vaccine wrongful death case
MIAMI - Walgreens has lost a key ruling as it sought protection from liability for the death of a man who suffered cardiac arrest after receiving his COVID vaccine.
Reed Smith names Francisco Rodriguez office managing partner in Miami
Reed Smith is pleased to announce that Francisco Rodriguez, a leading partner in the firm’s Global Commercial Disputes practice, has been chosen to serve as its next Miami office managing partner.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Litigation Associate in Miami
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Litigation Associate Richard G. Cole, III to the firm’s Miami office.
Lawsuit alleges retaliation by DeSantis, FDLE; They say plaintiff had plenty of reasons to be fired
A former Florida administrator has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), claiming that he was forced to retire for exposing the defendants’ “illegal practices.”
Insurance Commissioner: New Florida budget supports ‘stable and competitive insurance market’
Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky stated in a June 13 press release that the budget signed by Governor Ron DeSantis supports the Office of Insurance Regulation’s (OIR) priority of strengthening the state’s insurance market.