News from 2025
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Prestigious Yacht Club Over Sinking Vessel
A yacht owner has filed a lawsuit against Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club alleging negligence after his vessel sank during stormy weather conditions while under their care.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Florida-based corporation after injury
Melissa Trombley has filed a lawsuit against Oyster Shucker Inc., claiming negligence led to her injury on their premises.
Plaintiff alleges rental company’s negligence caused severe injury
Edwin Lopez has filed a lawsuit against Southside Rentals following an incident where he sustained serious injuries after slipping on outdoor stairs at one of their properties.
Plaintiff (distinguished neuroscientist) sues University (former employer) over Defamation
Pamela Kathleen Douglas has filed a lawsuit against the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees along with two media outlets for defamation after they allegedly published false statements about her professional conduct causing significant...
Plaintiff Accuses Local Amusement Operator of Negligence Following Child's Injury
A legal complaint has been filed against Arnold Amusements following an accident involving a minor on one of their rides at a church event in Dunedin last October.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against property owner and janitorial service after injury
A Pinellas County resident has filed a lawsuit against MISCI LLC and Ally Facility Solutions Inc., claiming negligence after slipping on unsafe stairs at a strip mall they manage.
DeSantis sued for not promptly scheduling special elections to replace 2 GOP state lawmakers
Although Gov. Ron DeSantis has been scheduling special elections to fill some vacant Florida positions created by several officials being tapped for posts in the Trump administration, a new lawsuit claims the governor has been too slow to act.
Consultant says development group led by Italian billionaire media giant owes $1.7M for work on Miami projects
A Naples consulting firm says a business of an Italian media giant owes $1.7 million in fees related to four condo projects in the Miami area.
AG Moody Releases New Scams at a Glance: Grandparent Grifts Resource During Senior Protection Event
Attorney General Ashley Moody hosted a Senior Scam Seminar at the On Top of the World Cultural Center in Marion County and released a new senior-protection resource.
Clausen Miller Welcomes Associate Tiffany McAvoy
Clausen Miller is pleased to announce the addition of Tiffany McAvoy to its Orlando office.
The Perryman Group: Tort tax costs Florida $1.2B in revenue loss
Florida's excessive tort costs, referred to as the "tort tax," are resulting in a $1.2 billion annual revenue loss, according to a report from The Perryman Group.
Soybean-stuffed ship in $22M Miami-Dade lawsuit remains stalled in international waters
A routine "freight on board" transaction between agricultural exporter Lombard Trading International and global food supply chain business Sadot Latam LLC has turned into a complex web of deceit that courts may have to resolve.
Plaintiff Amy Jennings Accuses Local Welding Company Phoenix Fabrication of Civil Theft
Amy Jennings has filed a lawsuit against Mike’s Mobile Welding & Fabrication LLC over allegations of civil theft after they allegedly failed to refund her deposit for an incomplete project.
Plaintiff sues Defendant homeowner for negligence after dog attack
Eugene Dorsey has taken legal action against Angelina Fino following a severe dog attack incident on her property that left him injured.
Homeowner sues Retail Giant Home Depot over Slip-and-Fall Incident
A slip-and-fall incident at a Home Depot store leads Joy Kirhatzi to file a lawsuit against both Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., and Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating LLC.
Plaintiff alleges property owners' negligence led to severe injuries
Peyton Price has initiated legal proceedings against property owners Sheridan A. Smith and Robert C. Smith following an injury sustained on their premises due to alleged negligence involving unsafe flooring conditions.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retailer City Furniture Following Injury
A Palm Beach County resident has filed a lawsuit against City Furniture alleging negligence after sustaining injuries from a fall caused by unsafe conditions at one of their stores.
Shook Attorneys to Present Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence CLE on January 23, 2025
Shook Partner John Barkett and Associate Joe Zaleski will present “Ethics Plenary: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence,” January 23 at the American Bar Association Joint CLE Regional Program in Aspen, Colorado.
FL Governor Appoints Alumna to U.S. Senate Seat
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced he will appoint Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody LL.M. ’10 to the United States Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Marco Rubio, who has been chosen to serve as U.S. Secretary of State.
Hillsborough County judge sides with paramedic who was fired for using medicinal marijuana
A paramedic and medical marijuana patient is entitled to back pay, compensatory damages and reimbursement of attorney fees from Hillsborough County after he was wrongfully terminated from his job, a judge ruled last month.