News from 2025
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Planet Fitness Over Training Incident
A couple has filed a lawsuit against Planet Fitness following an incident where one spouse was injured during a training session at their Clearwater location.
Plaintiff alleges retail giant's negligence caused serious injury
A lawsuit has been filed against Wal-Mart Stores East following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at one of its locations in Largo, Florida.
Plaintiff alleges major retailer's negligence after shopping cart incident
Christopher Landrum has taken legal action against Wal-Mart Stores East following an incident where he was allegedly injured by an employee wielding a shopping cart at their Pinellas Park location.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Pinellas County Over Dangerous Conditions
Sandra Clowser has filed a lawsuit against Pinellas County alleging negligence after she suffered severe injuries at Fred Howard Park due to unsafe conditions.
Plaintiff Alleges Medical Malpractice Against Florida Orthopaedic Surgeon Following Hip Surgery
A woman is suing a Florida orthopaedic surgeon after an elective hip replacement allegedly left her with significant leg length discrepancies causing ongoing pain and disability.
Uthmeier returns millions from insurer to Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has secured the return of tens of millions of dollars from Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Additional Member of Check-Fraud Ring
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution charged an additional defendant in a check-fraud ring case.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Man Operating Fraudulent Financing Scheme
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution charged one individual with multiple felonies for defrauding victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Florida bill would compel media outlets to remove 'false or defamatory' reports from their websites
A Florida bill would take away media outlets’ legal defenses if they fail to remove content deemed defamatory or false from their websites – an eventuality critics say would lead to a flood of frivolous defamation lawsuits against news organizations.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Florida Atlantic University Board Of Trustees following campus injury
Leslie Albert has filed a lawsuit against Florida Atlantic University Board Of Trustees and Metroplex Piano after suffering injuries due to alleged negligence on campus grounds.
2022 report on fees paid to insurer affiliates boosts effort to roll back Florida tort reforms
A 2022 study compiled at the request of Florida insurance regulators that reported insurers sent hundreds of millions of dollars to shareholders amid rising market instability has fueled new efforts to roll back recent tort reforms.
Groups renew request to block Florida social media law
Days after a federal judge dismissed the original lawsuit, two tech trade associations filed a renewed complaint challenging a new Florida law that requires social media companies to shield minor children from harmful online content and to bar certain youths from holding social media accounts.
Attorney General James Uthmeier Presents Back to Blue Award to Kirsten Bridegan of the Bridegan Foundation
Attorney General James Uthmeier presented the Back the Blue award to Kirsten Bridegan for her extraordinary support of law enforcement and the community through the Bridegan Foundation.
Resident Sues City Government Over Negligence Leading to Injury
A Pinellas County resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of Largo alleging negligence after tripping over an unsafe sidewalk condition at Largo Central Park.
Resident Sues City Government Over Negligence Leading to Injury
A Pinellas County resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of Largo alleging negligence after tripping over an unsafe sidewalk condition at Largo Central Park.
Plaintiff alleges Nursing Home Negligence Against Healthcare Facility
A new lawsuit filed by Shirley Brennan against Aspire at Countryside accuses the nursing home of negligence leading to severe health deterioration due to inadequate care plans and supervision.
Plaintiff Accuses Automotive Companies of Negligence Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against two automotive companies after suffering injuries from a slip-and-fall accident at their premises.
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).