News from 2025
Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association to Receive Statewide Pro Bono Award
The Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association is the recipient of the 2025 Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Award, which will be presented by Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz in a Jan. 16 ceremony streamed live by the Supreme Court of Florida.
Alice T. Shumate sues Palm Beach County over negligence after airport slip-and-fall
Alice T. Shumate has taken legal action against Palm Beach County following an injury-causing slip-and-fall incident at Palm Beach International Airport's Delta Terminal drop-off zone in September 2023.
Plaintiff Mary Ortisi sues South Florida Fair for Negligence after Tripping Incident
Mary Ortisi has taken legal action against South Florida Fair following an injury sustained due to an unsafe walkway at their fairgrounds.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Corporations Over Herbicide-Induced Cancer
A Florida couple has launched a lawsuit against Monsanto Company and Palm Beach Gardens Ace Hardware over claims that exposure to Roundup herbicide caused cancer.
Plaintiff alleges telecommunications giant AT&T of negligence leading to personal injury
Marlene Auriemma has filed a lawsuit against AT&T Corp in Palm Beach County's Circuit Court over alleged negligence resulting in personal injury while walking near an AT&T worksite in Miami.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Bowling Supermarket Over Unsafe Conditions
Elsa Castro has filed a lawsuit against Bowling Supermarket Inc., alleging negligence after sustaining injuries due to unsafe conditions at their Belle Glade store.
Littler Names Lori Brown as Chief Operating Officer
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is thrilled to announce Lori Brown as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1.
Young Lawyer Amber Kornreich of Miami to Be Honored for Pro Bono Service
Amber Kornreich is the recipient of the 2025 Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Pro Bono Service Award.
Class-action lawsuit alleges false advertising of ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs sleep products
ORLANDO — A Florida man has filed a class action lawsuit against The Procter & Gamble Company alleging that its ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs line of sleep-aid products falsely advertises their ability to help consumers “fall asleep naturally.”
Plaintiff Jacqueline Santiago sues Property Managers over Negligence Leading to Injury
Jacqueline Santiago has filed a lawsuit against two property management companies alleging negligence after she was injured on their premises.
Landlord Accused of Negligence Over Mold Contamination Leading to Tenant's Illness
Renee Burnes has filed a lawsuit against her former landlords alleging negligence leading to severe mold contamination at her rented home in Jupiter, Florida.
Plaintiff Alleges Medical Negligence Against Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Stanley Leffler has filed a lawsuit against Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Dr. Joshua D. Glauser for alleged medical negligence after they failed to diagnose his hip injury promptly during his hospitalization in April 2022
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against City Over Hazardous Utility Box Incident
A Lakewood resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of Riviera Beach claiming negligence after sustaining injuries from a broken utility box on city property.
Plaintiff Accuses Retail Giant and Manufacturer Over Defective Product Incident
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against The TJX Companies and Tekno Products after suffering injuries from a defective massage gun purchased at Marshalls.
Holland & Knight Advises The Apollo Group on Growth Investment from Oaktree Capital
Holland & Knight advised The Apollo Group, the leading provider of full-service hospitality management services to the cruise industry, on a significant growth investment from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. The deal was announced on January 7.
Titusville environmental group wants appeals court to rethink its rejection of clean-water charter amendment
A Titusville environmental group has filed a motion for a rehearing in the wake of the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal’s ruling that a city charter amendment can’t be enforced because state law bars the granting rights to bodies of water.
Holland & Knight Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index
For the 10th consecutive year, Holland & Knight earned a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRCF) 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
AG Moody Announces Promising Progress in Fight to End Opioid Crisis in Florida and Commends Law Enforcement Efforts to Save Lives
Attorney General Ashley Moody and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass today in Lake County released the latest Florida Medical Examiners Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons Report, showing a drastic drop in opioid-related deaths and a promising trend.
Plaintiff Tenant Alleges Negligence Against Property Manager Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Rocio Vicente has taken legal action against Starwood Capital Group Holdings following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at Wellington Apartments due to unsafe conditions.
Homeowner Alleges Negligence Against Construction Company After Job Site Injury
Nicholas J. Kugler has filed a lawsuit against J&J Exteriors Holding Inc., claiming negligence after being injured at a construction site managed by them in Tarpon Springs, Florida.