News from March 2025
11th Circuit Jnc Announces County Court Judicial Vacancy Interview Schedule
The following individuals will be interviewed by the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancy in the Miami-Dade County Court created by the resignation of Judge Jennifer Hochstadt Azar.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Member of Check-Fraud Ring
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging one individual with felony counts related to an organized scheme to defraud more than $500,000.
Miami: Women in Arbitration on April 1, 2025
International dispute resolution attorney Katharine Menéndez de la Cuesta will moderate a panel hosted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA), International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) and Miami International Arbitration Society (MIAS).
8 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys to Speak at eMerge Americas Conference
Eight attorneys from Greenberg Traurig, P.A. will speak at the 2025 eMerge Americas technology conference March 27-28 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
AI and Governance Executive Forum on April 1, 2025
Intellectual Property attorney Daniel Barsky, Consumer Protection Defense and Compliance attorneys Anthony DiResta and Da'Morus Cohen and Data Strategy, Security & Privacy attorney Shannon Hartsfield will be participating in the AI and Governance Executive Forum discussing the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in business and examining its opportunities and risks
Georgia Resident Alleges Negligence Against Florida Motel Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
James Connelly has filed a lawsuit against VSBV Inc., operating as Super 8 Motel in North Palm Beach.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against retail giant Walmart following slip-and-fall incident
A Palm Beach County woman has filed a lawsuit against Walmart Inc., claiming negligence after she sustained injuries from slipping on a wet floor at one of their stores.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against real estate management companies following injury
Marie Rodriguez has filed a lawsuit against YMP Real Estate Management and YMP Palo Verde for negligence after sustaining injuries on their property due to unsafe conditions like debris and poor lighting.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against retail giant following slip-and-fall incident
Merlande Joseph has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores East and an unnamed manager after slipping on grapes at a West Palm Beach location.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Apartment Management Companies Following Severe Injury
Grace Gilsinan has filed a lawsuit against Aria Apartments LLC and Palm Communities LLC for negligence after sustaining severe injuries from a fall at their property.
Uthmeier issues consumer alert regarding 23andMe bankruptcy
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a consumer alert regarding 23andMe's recent bankruptcy filing.
Plaintiff Alleges Assault at Wedding Reception Against Hotel Guest
A woman has filed a lawsuit against an individual and a resort following an alleged assault during a wedding reception at Fusion Resort in Treasure Island on March 24th last year.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against real estate corporation after injury on premises
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Kimco Realty Corporation for alleged negligence resulting in severe injuries from a fall on their property.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against City Over Sidewalk Injury
Sarah Ritchie has filed a lawsuit against the City of St. Pete Beach after sustaining injuries from tripping over an improperly maintained sidewalk near Pass-a-Grille Beach in June 2022.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Over Injurious Product Incident
A woman is suing Walmart Inc., its store brand Great Value, and a store manager for negligence after allegedly sustaining severe injuries from biting into a stone found in packaged blueberries.
Plaintiffs Allege Trustees Breached Fiduciary Duties Over Family Trust Mismanagement
Two estates have filed a lawsuit against trustees Deborah Cobb and David Scott for alleged mismanagement of a family trust in Pinellas County Circuit Court on March 11th, 2025.
Florida Attorney General’s Office Secures More Than $4 Million and a Lifetime Industry Ban Against Deceptive Moving Broker Enterprise
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Consumer Protection Division secured a lifetime ban and final judgments totaling more than $4 million settling ongoing litigation related to a Florida-based moving brokerage scheme.
Brake grinder company on hook for $2.7M after jurors say brake dust partly caused woman’s cancer
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Florida state court jury awarded a woman $18 million in an asbestos case, saying brake dust was partly responsible for her cancer.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Business Operators Following Delivery Mishap
Alexandre Bisconti has filed a lawsuit claiming negligence against Illinois Avenue Partners LLC and Skyway Realty LLC after being injured during a delivery operation involving unsafe equipment at their premises.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Property Owner Following Severe Injury
Dean Myers has filed a lawsuit against Jeanette Stair following an accident at her property in St. Petersburg that left him severely injured when a murphy bed collapsed on him during his visit on November 8th last year.