News from September 2024
Delray Beach Resident Sues Property Manager and Store Manager Over Negligence Leading to Injuries
Richard K. Levin has filed a lawsuit against PMG Ocean Associates II, LLC and Jonathan Legrand for negligence after tripping over an uneven parking lot surface at Charleston Square in Lake Worth on January 19, 2023. Levin seeks damages exceeding $50,001 for medical expenses and ongoing treatment related to his injuries.
Homeowner Sues Local HOA Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Dolories Wright has filed a lawsuit against Palm Breezes Homeowners Association following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at their community clubhouse. The suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for injuries sustained due to what she claims was negligence on part of the homeowners association.
Couple Sues Multiple Healthcare Providers Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Stroke
A couple has filed a lawsuit against several healthcare providers alleging negligence resulting in a severe stroke for one of them after being treated at West Boca Medical Center last year.
Customer Alleges Local Supermarket Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
Valary Whyms has filed a lawsuit against Presidente Supermarkets claiming negligence after slipping on liquid at one of their stores in Palm Beach County. The suit seeks damages for extensive injuries sustained during the incident.
Patient Alleges Negligence Against Healthcare Facility Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Palm Beach County resident has sued Pediatric Associates Holding Company over an alleged slip-and-fall incident resulting from negligent maintenance at their Boynton Beach facility. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for permanent injuries sustained during the accident.
Plaintiff sues Walmart over slip-and-fall accident
Tanya Ryan has filed a lawsuit against Walmart Inc. and its store manager following an incident where she slipped on water spilled on an aisle floor at their Jupiter location. The complaint alleges negligence on part of both defendants leading to severe injuries for which she seeks over $50K in damages.
Resident Sues Property Management Company Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Stephanie Frances Smith has filed a lawsuit against PRG Real Estate Management Inc., alleging negligence after she tripped on an unsafe sidewalk at their property. She seeks damages exceeding $75,000 for severe injuries sustained during the incident.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Major Corporations Over Chainsaw Injury
Luis Orellana Rizzo has filed a lawsuit against Techtronic Industries Factory Outlets Inc. (Ryobi Tools USA) and Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., claiming negligence after being injured by a defective chainsaw purchased from The Home Depot. The suit seeks crucial information necessary for identifying potential defendants and theories of liability.
Delray Beach Resident Sues Property Manager Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
Richard K. Levin has filed a lawsuit against PMG Ocean Associates II, LLC and Jonathan Legrand alleging negligence after tripping over an uneven parking lot surface at Charleston Square’s Winn-Dixie location in Lake Worth on January 19th last year.
Moody warns residents to be wary of price gouging, disaster-related scams
State Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians to be vigilant for price gouging, disaster scams and fraud in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Attorney General Moody Activates Price Gouging Hotline Following Declared State of Emergency for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
Attorney General Ashley Moody is activating Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration for areas of the state preparing for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
Florida appeals court rules state attorney general cannot usurp hospital districts' opioid lawsuits
A Florida appeals court has blocked the state attorney general’s effort to unilaterally extinguish opioid damages claims filed by local hospital and school districts as part of the state’s legal settlement with the same opioid manufacturers and marketers.
Plaintiff alleges Assisted Living Facility Negligence Resulting in Wrongful Death
A new lawsuit filed by Gloria Campbell claims that inadequate care at an assisted living facility led directly to Elzine Halstead Maddox's fatal injuries following a severe fall. Filed in Pinellas County on September 19th against GV Largo Inc., the suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for wrongful death due to alleged negligence.
Greenberg Traurig Advises OPKO Health in $237.5 Million Asset Sale to Labcorp
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. advised OPKO Health Inc., a Miami-based multinational biopharmaceutical and diagnostics company, in the $237.5 million sale of select assets of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bioreference Health, to Labcorp.
Moody joins amicus brief supporting victims of Hamas terrorism
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and 21 other state AGs have filed a brief urging a federal court to deny requests to dismiss a lawsuit brought under the Anti-Terrorism Act by survivors and family members of those murdered during the Hamas terrorist attack last October.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Local School
James Harper has filed a lawsuit against Solid Rock Community School Inc., claiming severe discrimination based on his sexual orientation which led to his wrongful termination after he complained about derogatory slurs used by one of its owners.
Personal Representative Sues Nursing Home Over Elderly Resident's Death
Jamie Schnell has filed a lawsuit against Belleair East HCC LLC d/b/a Belleair Health Care Center alleging severe neglect that led to her mother Ellen Sohtz's death. The suit claims violations under Florida Statute §400 for inadequate care leading to infections and malnutrition among other accusations.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Foreign Corporation Following Airplane Crash
Joseph Miller and his spouse Nancy Miller have filed a lawsuit against J. Mason Williams IV as Personal Representative of Jemin Ghanshyambhai Patel's estate and Control Data Inc., following an airplane crash into their home on February 1st that resulted in severe injuries to Joseph Miller. The Millers seek damages exceeding $50k each for negligence claims related to improper inspection and maintenance.
Patron Sues Nightclub Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
David Diaz has filed a lawsuit against Forward Hospitality Services after slipping on a wet dance floor at their nightclub Good Night John Boy in St. Petersburg. The case highlights potential negligence in maintaining safe premises for patrons.
Pedestrian Sues Florida Department of Transportation Over Negligence
Lauren Jones has filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Transportation following an accident caused by an uneven sidewalk in Dunedin. The case highlights allegations of negligence and seeks over $50,000 in damages.