News from 2025
Florida Supreme Court rejects Michael Flynn's bid to reinstate $50 million defamation lawsuit
The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a bid by former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn to resuscitate his $50 million defamation lawsuit against Rick Wilson, the co-founder of the advocacy group the Lincoln Project.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against retail giant after slip-and-fall incident
Barbara Weigold has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores East LP following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at their Jupiter location.
Plaintiff Alleges Hospital Negligence Led to Infant's Brain Damage
A mother has filed a lawsuit against Wellington Regional Medical Center and an osteopathic physician alleging medical negligence led to her infant son's permanent brain damage after being discharged without proper examination or diagnosis
Plaintiff alleges negligence against P.F.Chang's China Bistro over allergic reaction incident
Dianna Miranda has filed a lawsuit against P.F.Chang's China Bistro following a severe allergic reaction caused by consuming food containing shrimp despite requesting a shellfish-free meal.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Paint Lux Collision Center After Injury
Sheryl L. Sample has filed a negligence lawsuit against Paint Lux Collision Center and AMG Business Enterprises following an injury at Royal Commerce Park in Florida.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against buffet owners after fall leads to severe injuries
A Palm Beach County resident has filed a lawsuit against Carving Station Buffet Inc. and Seaglades Investment Co., claiming negligence after sustaining serious injuries from a fall on their premises.
Third Annual Business Law Symposium
The FSU College of Law hosted its third annual Business Law Review Symposium, focused on "Encapsulating Product Packaging Trade Dress.
First Judicial Circuit Jnc Announces Okaloosa County Court Judicial Vacancy
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a vacancy on the Okaloosa County Court due to the elevation of Judge Jonathan Schlechter. Accordingly, the Judicial Nominating Commission of the First Judicial Circuit is now accepting applications for this vacancy.
Florida appeals court upholds $1.3M medical marijuana license renewal fee
TALLAHASSEE — A Florida appeals court has upheld a state rule requiring medical marijuana companies to pay substantially increased fees to renew their operating licenses, rejecting a legal challenge from Sanctuary Cannabis.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Local Venue Following Injury Incident
A Palm Beach County resident has filed a lawsuit against Tin Roof Delray Beach LLC and one of its employees over alleged negligence leading to severe injuries during an incident at their venue.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Florida woman has taken legal action against Wal-Mart Stores East following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at one of its locations in Clearwater.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Pinellas County Board Over Fatal Accident
Vicki White-Miltun has initiated legal action against Pinellas County Board following her mother's tragic death due to alleged negligence involving traffic signage maintenance failures.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Nursing Home Entities
A new legal battle unfolds as a family sues a Florida nursing home for alleged negligence during a resident's stay between October 2022 and March 2023.
Plaintiff accuses City of St. Petersburg (municipal corporation) of Negligence
A Pinellas County resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of St. Petersburg alleging negligence after sustaining injuries from a fall at a local golf course due to unsafe conditions maintained by the city.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Secures 25-Year Prison Sentence for Predator Who Possessed Child Pornography
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a 25-year prison sentence for a predator charged with 22 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Plaintiffs accuse Florida Corporation of Mortgage Modification Dispute
A Pinellas County couple is embroiled in a legal battle with a local corporation over an unrecorded mortgage modification affecting their property's refinancing process.
Plaintiff alleges mobile home park operator's negligence led to injury
A resident has taken legal action against Crosswinds MHC after sustaining injuries from an unmaintained roadway at their mobile home park.
Plaintiff alleges Airbnb's negligence after injury at rental property
Fannie Mae Broome has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb Inc., Aleksey Belov, and Tatsiana Zavilenskaya following an injury she sustained at their rental property due to alleged negligence.
Plaintiff alleges Defendants' negligence led to severe injury from dog attack
Michael Venuti has filed a lawsuit against Matthew and Veronica Dunn after being severely injured by their dog during a work visit to their home in Saint Petersburg on March 31, 2023.
Plaintiff (daughter) accuses Defendant (assisted living facility) of Elder Abuse
A lawsuit has been filed against an assisted living facility in Florida by Amy Johnson on behalf of her mother alleging severe neglect and abuse resulting in injuries like a broken hip.