News from November 2024
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Local Government Entities After Festival Injury
A resident has filed a lawsuit against local government entities and an event organizer after suffering severe injuries at a festival due to unsafe sidewalk conditions.
Property Owner Alleges Negligence Against Neighboring Businesses Over Water Damage
A property owner has filed a lawsuit against neighboring businesses alleging negligence resulting in significant water damage to their premises due to improper construction practices leading to water runoff issues.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Bob Evans Restaurants after injury at Clearwater location
Mildred Segundo has filed a lawsuit against Bob Evans Restaurants alleging negligence after sustaining injuries from a fall at their Clearwater location.
Plaintiff alleges Clear Tech Inc., former employer accused of withholding $70K in unpaid wages
Tyler Preza has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Clear Tech Inc., claiming they owe him approximately $70K in unpaid commissions following unauthorized changes to their commission policy post-hurricane relief efforts.
Estate Sues Nursing Home Entities Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Resident's Death
The Estate of Betty Ann Darling has filed a lawsuit against several entities associated with a nursing home in Pinellas County over allegations of negligence leading to her death after years of inadequate care.
Patient Alleges Medical Negligence Against Doctor and Healthcare Facilities Following Surgery Complications
A lawsuit has been filed by Jillian Phillips against Dr. Kevin Lamar Powell and two healthcare facilities for alleged medical negligence following surgery complications at AdventHealth North Pinellas.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against resort owner after injury from unsafe equipment
Myrna Carmona has filed a lawsuit against 5500-5600 Gulf Blvd.
Insurance Firm Alleges Negligence by Condominium Association Over Water Damage
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Coral Pointe at Harbourside Owners' Association over alleged negligence leading to significant water damage in a condo unit owned by Dickson and Loraine Canedy in St Pete...
FSU College of Law hosts 2024 Moot Court Final Four Competition at Florida Supreme Court
FSU College of Law hosted its annual Moot Court Final Four Competition at the Florida Supreme Court.
Ag Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors Charge Members of Organized Retail Theft Ring for Committing More Than 35 Thefts in South Florida
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging three members of an organized crime ring with multiple felony counts for stealing from retailers in South Florida.
Foley Listed Among Top 30 Government Affairs Firms in Florida
Foley & Lardner LLP is listed among the Top 30 government affairs firms in the state of Florida by Florida Politics.
Florida auto insurance rates expected to climb 18% amid concerns over third-party litigation funding
Florida drivers are projected to face an 18% increase in auto insurance premiums by the end of 2024, according to a recent Insurify report. The average annual cost of full coverage is expected to rise from $2,910 in December 2023 to $3,444, with third-party litigation funding (TPLF) and increased attorney advertising driving up insurance costs statewide.
Lago Mar Resort agrees to pay $100K in EEOC pregnancy fairness settlement
A Fort Lauderdale resort hotel has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit.
Florida man files class action against Netflix over Paul-Tyson fight buffering issues
Netflix is facing a potential class action lawsuit after a Hillsborough County man said he was upset by the “unwatchable” livestream of last week’s Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight.
10th Circuit Jnc Notice of Meeting
The Tenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission will meet on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at 8 a.m. for an in-person meeting at the Southern Atlantic Law Group, 290 1st Street S, Winter Haven, Florida 33880.
Judge rejects lawsuit calling for Palm Coast ballot measure on borrowing to be nullified
A judge recently gave the go-ahead to count the votes on a Palm Coast charter amendment that would have given the city greater authority to borrow money, despite a lawsuit calling the measure’s ballot language misleading and urging the vote to be nullified.
Bradley Named “Law Firm of the Year” for Construction Law in 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm has been named the “Law Firm of the Year” in the area of Construction Law in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms.
Marijuana Business Law in Florida on November 21, 2024
The legalization of marijuana has created business opportunities, but it has also created many questions and uncertainties for professionals advising businesses due to the position of the federal government.
Litigated insurance claims down by nearly 24% over first 9 months of 2024, data shows
The number of lawsuits filed against Florida property insurers has plummeted by nearly 24% in the first three quarters of 2024 compared to the same period last year, suggesting that legal reforms passed by the state Legislature are having an impact.
20th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancies
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced two new judicial vacancies in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit resulting from the resignations of Judge Sloan and Judge Fuller.