News from June 2024
Plaintiff alleges negligence against property owners following injury
Joel Chavez has filed a lawsuit against James Cohen, Harriet Cohen, and Robert Cohen alleging negligence after an injury at their property in Palm Beach County. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for various injuries and losses sustained by Chavez.
Clearwater resident sues local restaurant over negligence leading to severe injuries
Timothy Beynon has filed a negligence lawsuit against Proino Breakfast Club after suffering severe injuries from tripping on an uneven floor at their Clearwater location. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 along with other reliefs as deemed appropriate by the court.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Noire The Nail Bar Over Severe Infection
Bianca Martino has filed a lawsuit against Noire The Nail Bar at Tyrone Square Mall alleging negligence due to improper sanitation leading to severe infection. Filed on May 31st in Pinellas County Court, she seeks over $50,000 in damages.
Roberto Vengoechea sues Brixmor/IA Clearwater Mall over Negligence
Roberto Vengoechea has filed a lawsuit against Brixmor/IA Clearwater Mall and associated entities alleging negligence after falling on an uneven sidewalk outside Moe’s Southwest Grill. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for injuries sustained from the incident.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Wawa Inc. Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
Rebekah Johnson has filed a negligence lawsuit against Wawa Inc. and its manager following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at one of their stores. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 due to injuries sustained from what she claims was an unsafe condition at the premises.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against OakPark Operations Over Trip-and-Fall Incident
Adria Mejeras has filed a negligence lawsuit against OakPark Operations following a trip-and-fall incident on their property. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for injuries sustained due to alleged poor maintenance of an uneven sidewalk.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Freedom Boat Club Over Defective Engine
Jeffrey Hahn has filed a lawsuit against Freedom Boat Club and Brunswick Corporation alleging negligence after sustaining severe injuries due to a defective Mercury Marine outboard engine. The complaint seeks over $50,000 in damages for medical expenses and suffering.
Russell Holden sues Nina’s Fresh Bakery LLC over alleged negligence leading to severe injury
Russell Holden has filed a lawsuit against Nina’s Fresh Bakery LLC claiming negligence after he suffered severe injuries from consuming their cake at a charity event. The case seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for medical expenses and long-term suffering.
Class action suit filed against Bay Area Heart Center over compromised data
Norman Fischer has filed a class action lawsuit against Bay Area Heart Center and Bowden Barlow Law following a significant data breach affecting approximately 11,000 individuals. The suit claims negligence in safeguarding sensitive patient information and seeks various forms of relief including compensatory damages and improved data security measures.
Plaintiff alleges neglect against nursing home leading to injuries and malnutrition
Paul Felsher has filed a lawsuit against Terrace Of Delray Beach LLC alleging neglect leading to serious health issues for his mother Phyllis while residing at their facility. He seeks compensatory damages exceeding $50k citing multiple violations under Florida Statutes governing nursing homes.
Plaintiff alleges that faulty gym equipment to blame in lawsuit
Nicholas Natale has filed a negligence lawsuit against Rock Fitness I, LLC after suffering severe injuries due to a faulty stability ball at their gym premises in West Palm Beach. The case seeks damages exceeding $50,000 plus interest and costs.
Plaintiffs allege negligence against Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf following slip-and-fall incident
Robin and Patricia Decker have filed a negligence lawsuit against J.E.M Partners LLC d/b/a Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf following an incident where Mr. Decker sustained severe injuries from a slip-and-fall accident on their premises earlier this year.
New Florida immigration law seen as causing hit to state's agricultural economy
The provisions of a Florida immigration law passed last year is pushing farmworkers out of the state, will contribute to a $12.6 billion drop in Florida’s gross domestic product and result in a corresponding decline in state tax revenues, critics of the law predict.
Supreme Court Disciplines 5 Attorneys
The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined five attorneys, disbarring one, suspending two, and reprimanding two.
Customer alleges negligence against car dealership over injury incident
Theresa Scorcia has filed a lawsuit against TT of N. Royal Palm dba Southern 441 Nissan and Auto Wax of South Florida alleging negligence after tripping over an electrical cord at a car dealership in Royal Palm Beach. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for physical injuries and mental anguish.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Bright Horizons Children's Centers following injury
Stephanie Vattuone has filed a negligence lawsuit against Bright Horizons Children’s Centers after allegedly suffering severe injuries due to unsafe conditions at their facility in Jupiter, FL. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages exceeding $50,000 along with other legal reliefs.
Patient sues chiropractor for alleged negligence leading to stroke
Nerissa E. Weeks has filed a lawsuit against chiropractor Dr. Jack J. Cacic and his practice for alleged negligence resulting in severe neurological injuries including a stroke. The case seeks over $50k in damages for medical expenses and other losses.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against fitness center operators following injury
Phyliss August has filed a negligence lawsuit against Valencia Bay Homeowners Association and Lang Management Company after sustaining injuries from faulty gym equipment at their fitness center. She seeks damages exceeding $50,001 along with costs and post-judgment interest.
Report finds Florida’s tort reform lowered lawsuit volume
Consulting and research firm Sedgwick released a report titled "Liability Litigation" on May 31, just over one year after Governor Ron DeSantis signed tort reform bill HB 837 into law. Sedgwick found that HB 837’s enactment coincided with a decrease in lawsuit filings in Florida.
Third-party litigation funding continues to grow, Sedgwick report finds
A report issued by consulting firm Sedgwick on May 31 found that the practice of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) continues to grow, contributing to social inflation and raising concerns about foreign influence in the judicial system.