News from April 2025
FLCALA recognizes three lawmakers for tort reform efforts
Florida Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse honored three state lawmakers for their efforts to protect residents from excessive and frivolous litigation.
Resident Alleges Negligence Against Palm Beach County Over Sidewalk Hazard
A resident of Palm Beach County has filed a lawsuit against the county for negligence after sustaining injuries from a fall caused by a hazardous sidewalk condition.
Plaintiff sues Florida restaurant over negligence after bar stool collapse
A Florida man has taken legal action against Sushi Sake Boca after suffering injuries from a collapsing bar stool during his visit to the restaurant.
Insurance Agent Accused of Negligent Procurement by Long-Time Client
A plumbing company is suing its former insurance agent for negligence after facing unexpectedly high premiums due to alleged mismanagement of their insurance policies over several years.
Healthcare Facility Accused of Negligence Leading to Resident's Death
Bridgette Hill has filed a lawsuit against two healthcare companies following her father's death due to alleged negligence at their nursing home facility.
Local Shopper Sues Presidente Supermarket for Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
A local shopper has taken legal action against Presidente Supermarket following a slip-and-fall accident that left her with severe injuries.
Karl O. Riley joins Reed Smith's Global Commercial Disputes Group in Miami
Global law firm Reed Smith welcomed Karl O. Riley as counsel in the firm’s Miami office. Riley joins the firm from Cozen O'Connor, where he previously served as that firm’s Las Vegas office managing partner.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Man Out on Probation for Multiple Felonies with Voter Fraud
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging a man out on probation with voter fraud.
Couple sues law firm for mishandling moldy home purchase lawsuit
A couple has sued a law firm for not properly handling their case regarding the purchase of a home “riddled with mold” following years of flood damage.
Plaintiff alleges retaliation by former employer Palm Beach County School Board under Whistleblower Act
Germaine Pierre-Ross has taken legal action against her former employer, alleging unlawful retaliation following her whistleblowing activities regarding workplace misconduct at Washington Elementary School in Florida.
Publix Super Markets accused of Negligence after Slip-and-Fall Incident
A slip-and-fall incident at a Boca Raton grocery store has led Edwina Duros to file a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets for alleged negligence in maintaining safe premises.
Plaintiff Injured Worker Sues Maintenance Companies Over Negligence
A worker from West Palm Beach has filed a lawsuit against two companies after sustaining injuries due to faulty equipment at his workplace.
Supermarket Chain Accused of Negligence Following Customer's Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets following an alleged slip-and-fall incident resulting in serious injuries.
Private Duty Nurse Sues Senior Living Facility Operator and Contractor Over Negligence Leading to Injury
A private duty nurse has taken legal action against a senior living facility operator and its contractor after sustaining severe injuries due to alleged negligence.
Greenberg Traurig’s Gabriel Diaz Selected as ‘L.E.A.D. with CABA’ Program Fellow
Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Litigation Associate Gabriel Diaz is one of 11 attorneys selected as a fellow for the Cuban American Bar Association’s (CABA) “Leadership, Education, And Development (L.E.A.D.) with CABA” training program.
Attorney General James Wins Case Against Google for Monopolies in Digital Advertising
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a major court victory after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia found that Google has violated the law by maintaining illegal monopolies in the digital advertising technology industry, stifling competition and harming website publishers, advertisers, and consumers.
Florida bill seen as ploy by trial bar to recover more attorney fees in insurance litigation
Tort-reform supporters continue to sound alarm bells about bills before Florida lawmakers that business and free-market advocates say would reverse legal reforms enacted in recent years that have helped to stabilize the state’s property insurance market.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Fights to Protect Children Online; Subpoenas Roblox for Child-Protection Policies and Procedures
Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena to Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, demanding information about how the platform markets to children, sets age-verification requirements, and moderates chat rooms.
Automotive Service Chain Accused of Negligence Following Patron Injury
A lawsuit has been filed against an automotive service chain and property owner following an incident where a patron suffered injuries due to alleged negligence at their facility in Jupiter, Florida.
Estate Representative Alleges Negligence Against Florida Hospital Following Wife's Death
The estate of Jane Murphy has filed a lawsuit against several healthcare providers following her death after a cardiac procedure at JFK Hospital in Florida.