News from June 2024
Chronic Disease Health Care Provider Pay Florida Medicaid Nearly 600000 False Claims
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secured nearly $600,000 for Florida Medicaid from a chronic disease management health care provider.
Nelson Mullins Again Ranked as Top 50 Construction Law Firm for 2024
onstruction Executive magazine has selected Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as a Top 50 Construction Law Firm™ in its 2024 edition.
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Fort Pierce poet accuses Taylor Swift of stealing lyrics, choreography
A Fort Pierce woman alleges Taylor Swift has stolen lyrics songs using poems from two of her books as well as choreography.
Lawsuit: Treadmill abruptly stopped, started, sending runner tumbling
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida woman is suing the maker of a treadmill she says would occasionally stop and then restart without warning, causing her to fall on her face.
Woman accuses Fla. city of wrongful arrest after mistaken ID
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A woman with an unlucky name is suing a Florida city after she was arrested for a crime allegedly committed by someone with the same name.
Roofer's records to be inspected by judge as insurer looks for fraud
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida judge will review the records of a roofing company caught up elsewhere in allegations it conspired with lawyers while purporting to be representing customers.
Florida Chief Financial Officer on insurance prices: ‘there’s a light at the end of this tunnel’
Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal, stated in a June 5 video on X that the state’s insurance market and the cost of insurance are improving due to litigation reforms spearheaded by State Representative Tom Leek and the state’s hurricane preparedness program.
Recent FSU Law Grads Selected For Student Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to two recent FSU Law graduates on being selected to receive the Florida Bar Association Criminal Law Section's 2024 Student Scholarship Awards! Fabrizia Wade and Emma Hirschy will receive the awards and $2,500 cash scholarships at the upcoming Annual Florida Bar Convention on June 20.
Fox Rothschild Closes Sale of Invoice Audit Software Company to Private Equity Firm
A Fox Rothschild Corporate Deal team represented STAT Recovery Services, LLC, an invoice audit software company, in its sale to Cambridge Capital, a Florida private equity firm.
Investigators arrest 12 for auto insurance fraud in Miami over past 2 months, CFO's office reports
Twelve people were arrested in April and May in the Miami area for allegedly filing fraudulent auto insurance claims or staging car accidents, Florida’s chief financial officer reported, suggesting that such crimes remain a lucrative endeavor in the state.
Plaintiff alleges nursing negligence against Sonata Senior Living for broken leg
Roberta Lieberman has filed a lawsuit against Sonata Senior Living alleging negligent care during her residency led to severe injuries including fractures and pressure ulcers. The case is being handled by Anthony J Russo Jr., Esq., from The Russo Firm in Boca Raton.
Plaintiff alleges Parc Vendome Apartments Association caused illness due to mold
Steven Kent Mayhew has filed a lawsuit against Parc Vendome Apartments Association No.1 for negligence resulting in severe health issues and property damage due to chronic water intrusion in his condominium unit. The case seeks over $50,000 in damages for medical expenses and property repairs.
Woman sues BJ’s Restaurants over broken chair which led to serious injuries
Maria Bouknight has filed a negligence lawsuit against BJ’s Restaurants after suffering injuries from a broken chair at their West Palm Beach location. She seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for ongoing medical expenses and other losses.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Spectrum Sunshine State LLC over vehicular collision
Matthew J. Jeffords has filed a negligence lawsuit against Michael A. Venuto and Spectrum Sunshine State LLC following a car accident on May 30, 2023 in Pinellas County, Florida. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 plus attorney’s fees and costs.
Plaintiffs allege negligence against Sunstar Paramedics over fire incident
Penn America Insurance Company along with Robert and Irene Doan have filed a negligence lawsuit against PatientCare Logistics Solutions d/b/a Sunstar Paramedics over a fire incident at Auto Bath Car Wash on February 25th last year. The plaintiffs seek damages exceeding $50k for property damage and financial losses.
MARAD, Grants Discussion on June 11, 2024
Jeff Vogel will speak on the “MARAD, Grants Discussion” panel at the American Association of Port Authorities 2024 Port Administration Management Conference.
Consumer Alert Attorney General Moody Warns Floridians About Odometer Fraud
Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a Consumer Alert warning Floridians about odometer fraud. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this crime costs American car buyers more than $1 billion annually.
Jaret L. Davis Appointed to University of Miami Board of Trustees
Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Senior Vice President and Miami Co-Managing Shareholder Jaret L. Davis has been appointed to serve on the University of Miami Board of Trustees.
Patron sues Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill over alleged negligence over dangerous rug
Amie Yeargin has filed a lawsuit against Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill claiming negligence after tripping over a rug at their establishment which resulted in serious injuries. She seeks damages exceeding $50,001 along with interest and costs.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Whole Foods Market over slip-and-fall incident
Lieta Lefevre has filed a negligence lawsuit against Whole Foods Market following an incident where she slipped on a slippery substance at their Clearwater location. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 along with coverage for medical expenses and attorney's fees.