News from May 2024
Family sues Arden Courts of Seminole FL for negligence leading to injuries
A woman sues Arden Courts alleging negligence at their assisted living facility caused her husband’s injuries. The lawsuit seeks over $50K in damages.
Woman sues On Top of the World Condominium Association for negligence in slip and fall accident
Woman sues On Top of the World Condominium Association for negligence after slipping on a wet floor at their property in Pinellas County.
Woman sues Massage Envy West Palm Beach for negligence during massage
A woman sues Massage Envy West Palm Beach alleging negligence during a massage session caused her severe injuries and seeks over $50k in damages.
Woman sues City of Lake Worth Beach for negligence in vehicular accident
A woman sues the City of Lake Worth Beach for over $50,000 due to injuries from a vehicular accident involving a city-operated garbage truck.
Man sues Rapids Water Park for negligence in injury incident
Nathan Meyer is suing Rapids Water Park for over $50k after an injury on April 1st last year. He claims negligence led to severe injuries requiring ongoing medical care.
Man sues multiple companies over negligence leading to severe injury
Man sues several companies after tripping in poorly lit parking garage causing severe injury; seeks over $50k in damages.
ICC PANARB 2024 on May 22
Miami-based partner Francisco Rodriguez has been invited to present at the sixth ICC PANARB event, held May 22 and organized by the ICC International Court of Arbitration and ICC Panama.
Structuring and Basic Functioning of an American Trust – Alternatives and Considerations for Foreign Trusts and U.S. Trusts on May 22, 2024
Private Wealth Services attorney Eduardo Arista will participate in the 6th International Wealth Symposium organized by the College of Public Accountants of Mexico.
Pathways to Justice Academy, A Teen Civic Engagement Course, Seeks Applicants
Stetson University College of Law is launching the 2024 Pathways to Justice Academy- A Youth Civic Program.
Executive director of Florida nonprofit: ‘Civil lawsuit abuse is not a victimless impact’
Tom Gaitens, executive director of the Florida chapter of the nonprofit Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA), stated in an April 30 op-ed that "civil lawsuit abuse" continues to negatively impact Florida's economy and taxpayers.
Label manager says she was fired for rejecting boss Ryan Kane's sexual advances
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida woman claims Ryan Kane, the owner of Secure the Bag Record Label, made inappropriate advances to her, then fired her for rejecting them after getting her to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Adderall psychosis alleged in lawsuit against pharmacies like CVS, Publix
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man claiming psychosis from an over-prescription of Adderall is suing the pharmacies who provided the drug.
Lawsuit blames American Airlines for turbulence, woman's toss into ceiling of plane
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida woman who has filed a lawsuit says she thought it was safe to use the bathroom on an American Airlines flight, but turbulence caused her to be thrown off her feet.
Wrongful death lawsuit: Fisherman's line tangled with power line, electrocuting him
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The estate of a Florida fisherman killed when his line crossed with a power line is suing Duke Energy.
Woman sues California residents for negligence after slip-and-fall accident
A woman sues two California residents for negligence after slipping on unsecured carpet runners while cleaning their home in Florida.
Woman sues Four Lakes at Clearwater for negligence over hazardous staircase
Shari Black sues TA Four Lakes Fee Owner LLC for negligence after tripping on a hazardous staircase step causing permanent injuries.
Woman sues Vision Ace Hardware and Gesserts for negligence in slip-and-fall accident
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Vision Ace Hardware and Gesserts alleging negligence after slipping on an oily substance in their store.
Man sues Madison Ducharme, The Bancorp Bank, and Roofcrafters Roofing for negligence after bicycle accident
Nathan Gorman files suit against Madison Ducharme, The Bancorp Bank, and Roofcrafters Roofing over a bicycle accident claiming negligence and seeking damages exceeding $50K.
Jaret L. Davis Receives Equal Justice Leadership Award From Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Senior Vice President and Miami Co-Managing Shareholder Jaret L. Davis received the 2024 Equal Justice Leadership Award at the Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.’s 15th Annual Heart of Giving Celebration on May 16.
Are You Ready for the June 18th PWFA Rule? on May 21, 2024
On April 19, 2024, after receiving over 100,000 public comments on the proposed regulations, the EEOC published its final regulations and Interpretative Guidance implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).