News from 2024
Shook Attorneys To Present Nuclear Verdicts Webinar CLE on October 16, 2024
How to avoid nuclear verdicts?
Holland & Knight Advises Las Mercedes Medical Centers on Acquisition of Pasteur and Wellmax Medical Centers in South Florida
Holland & Knight represented Las Mercedes Medical Centers on its acquisition of Pasteur and Wellmax Medical Centers, one of the largest Medicare-focused staff model medical centers in South Florida.
Cultivated meat company loses bid for preliminary injunction against new Florida law
A federal judge has turned down a cultivated meat company’s request to block the enforcement of a new Florida law that bans the sale or manufacture of meat products produced from cultured animal cells
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Over Injury Incident
Miguel Brito Yanez has filed a negligence lawsuit against Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., claiming severe injuries from an incident involving a metal sheet at one of their stores in Delray Beach, Florida. Filed on October 4th in Palm Beach County's Circuit Court, the suit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 along with other legal reliefs due to alleged unsafe conditions maintained by Home Depot.
Plaintiff alleges fast-food giant's negligence after finding foreign object in meal
A Miami-Dade resident has taken legal action against Chick-Fil-A following an alarming incident involving contaminated food at one of their locations. The plaintiff claims severe injuries resulted from ingesting a salad containing a foreign object and seeks significant damages through this lawsuit filed on October 3rd in Palm Beach County Court.
Attorney Accuses Former Legal Associates of Malicious Prosecution
Patrick Maraist has filed a lawsuit alleging malicious prosecution among other charges against several former associates including Alan B. Rose and others linked to a hotel partnership in Palm Beach County.
He seeks damages exceeding $5 million for alleged wrongful legal actions initiated against him.
The case highlights complex accusations involving legal machinations around attorney fee entitlements.
Former Employee Alleges Car Dealership Engaged in Forgery; Files Whistleblower Suit
Thomas Boothe has filed a lawsuit against ABC JS Auto Imports d/b/a Delray Hyundai alleging wrongful termination after reporting illegal activities within the dealership. The case highlights claims of forgery and improper notarization practices intended to expedite sales processes unlawfully.
Plaintiff accuses property management company of racial discrimination
Herman Little has filed a lawsuit against Rainey Property Management alleging racial discrimination during his tenure as an employee. The case highlights claims of wrongful termination based on race and subsequent retaliation following complaints about unfair treatment. The lawsuit seeks significant damages for emotional distress among other reliefs.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Lowe's Following Severe Injury
A Pinellas County resident is suing Lowe's Home Centers after sustaining severe injuries from an alleged equipment malfunction at one of their stores in February last year. The plaintiff claims negligence on part of Lowe's for providing faulty carts without adequate warnings or assistance from staff during his visit to pick up construction supplies for his employer.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against condominium association and management company
Ilisa Weiss-Crowley has filed a lawsuit against Redington Surf Motel Condominium Association and Total Realty Services in Pinellas County alleging negligence after she tripped over uneven pavement at their property. She seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for her injuries sustained during the incident last year.
Temp employee sues furniture reseller after he sustained permanent injuries
A temporary employee has filed a lawsuit against Ashley Furniture Industries alleging negligence after sustaining serious injuries while working at one of their stores in Florida. The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 due to inadequate safety measures provided by the company during his employment.
Reed Smith represents Elevate on its acquisition of Redgrave Data
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that it advised Elevate, a leading provider of software, consulting, and services for law, on its acquisition of Redgrave Data. Redgrave Data is a Chambers Band 1 NewLaw legal data and AI consulting and technology services company.
Plaintiff accuses local business and city government of negligence after sidewalk injury
Michele Wilson has filed a lawsuit against COPA LLC and the City of St. Petersburg following a severe fall caused by a hazardous sidewalk condition outside a local restaurant last December. Alleging negligence under Florida law, she seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for her injuries and related losses while demanding accountability through a jury trial.
Plaintiff alleges breach of fiduciary duty against law firm over condominium association dispute
Chris Gittens has filed a lawsuit against Kaye Bender Rembaum and attorney Shawn G. Brown for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty related to their handling of a derivative action for Regatta Beach Club Condominium Association Inc. Filed in Pinellas County's Circuit Court, the suit details significant legal missteps that reportedly left Gittens financially harmed and emotionally distressed over several years.
Moody warns residents to be wary of price gouging, disaster-related scams following Hurricane Milton
State Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians to be vigilant for price gouging, disaster scams and fraud in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Two Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Receive Miami Dade Bar Circle of Excellence Award
Two Shareholders from the Miami office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. will be honored with the “Circle of Excellence” award by the Miami Dade Bar.
Orlando bar owners sue city over permit policy on funding downtown police services
Several downtown Orlando bars have filed a federal lawsuit against the city, accusing local officials of forcing a small number of venues to bear the burden of paying for overnight policing services in violation of their unconstitutional rights
Attorney General Moodys Week Review Oct 4 2024
We called on Congress to pass legislation ensuring car manufacturers keep AM radios in new cars so citizens can receive important reports in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
Moody leads coalition asking Congress to protect AM radio access
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is co-leading a multistate coalition urging Congress to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024.
Holland & Knight Earns True Trailblazer Status As It Receives Mansfield Certification for Seventh Straight Year
For the seventh year in a row, Holland & Knight has achieved "Mansfield Certified" status awarded by Diversity Lab, an incubator for innovative ideas and solutions that boost diversity and inclusion in law.