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AGs urge federal court to review EPA’s new tailpipe emissions rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 25 states calling on a federal appeals court to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on car tailpipes.
Federal Court
Judge temporarily bars Florida officials from restricting high school teacher's pronoun use
Federal Court
Massachusetts federal judge releases DeSantis from lawsuit over 2022 migrant flight
State Court
North Carolina judge rejects FSU's bid to dismiss lawsuit aimed at validating ACC agreements
Dueling lawsuits related to Florida State University’s quest to leave the Atlantic Coast Conference to seek more lucrative sports deals are continuing on separate legal tracks in two states.
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Company sued for making Mexican-style ice cream in California wins
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A controversial class action lawyer is not be able to sue the maker of Mexican-style frozen treats because they are made in California.
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Lawyers running anti-drug commercials should be held accountable for their claims. If they can’t substantiate those claims, they should be forced to compensate the companies whose sales they’ve depressed and the drug users whose health they’ve impaired.
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Dean Mead exits Tallahassee legal market to focus on other Florida regions
In conjunction with its alliance with the national law firm Jones Walker LLP, Florida’s Dean Mead firm has exited the Tallahassee legal market as of Jan. 1 after a decade of doing business there.
Federal Court
Pair sue Carnival for bed bud infestation on cruise
Two passengers say they were affected by a bed bug infestation during their Carnival cruise.
Federal Court
Man accuses US Oncology of age discrimination
A former employee of US Oncology says he was a victim of age discrimination.
State Court
Francis X. McHugh sues Marc Strongwater for alleged misuse of company funds
In the Fifteenth Judicial Court of Palm Beach County, Florida, Francis X. McHugh has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Strongwater Restoration Limited Liability Company against Marc Strongwater.
State Court
Holly sues Palm Beach Nursing Center for inadequate care and neglect
In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida, Holly McIntee, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Douglas McIntee, has filed a lawsuit against Palm Beach Nursing Center, LLC.
State Court
Patrick Corvetti sues Wellington Rehab and Health Center for inadequate care leading to death
In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach, Florida, a lawsuit has been filed by Patrick Corvetti, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Tania Burpee (deceased), against Wellington Rehab and Health Center LLC.
Federal Court
Crew member sues Holland America after cabin bathroom injury led to paralysis
A crew member has sued Holland America after he says he was left paralyzed after the bathroom of his cabin aboard the ship.
State Court
Yvonne Bell sues HomeGoods for negligence leading to personal injury
In the Circuit Court of the 151 Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, plaintiff Yvonne Bell has filed a lawsuit against HomeGoods LLC, a foreign limited liability company.
State Court
Ciano Saint-Vil sues Francky Leneus for a motor vehicle crash due to alleged negligence
In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, plaintiffs Ciano Saint-Vil and Vanessa Louigene have filed a lawsuit against defendants Francky Leneus and EAN Holdings, LLC.
State Court
Daniel Nunez sues Vaughn Fober for negligence and vicarious liability
Daniel Nunez has filed a lawsuit against Vaughn Fober and Tiffany Gilbert in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida.
Fired woman sues Walmart, says racy photos were spread by co-worker
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A woman whose sexually explicit photos were spread by a co-worker at Walmart says she was fired over them while he was allowed to keep his job.
Powerade drinkers fooled into thinking they get substantial electrolytes, lawsuit claims
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Coca-Cola tricks customers into thinking Powerade has much more electrolytes than competitors, a class action lawsuit says.
Student files lawsuit alleging bus driver didn't want him on board
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida lawsuit alleges a school bus driver wouldn't allow a disabled student on the bus, then complained loudly when he was on it.
Lawsuit: IHOP booth gashes man's leg as he scoots out
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man says his leg was badly injured when a sharp metal object protruded through a booth at IHOP and cut him.
Lawsuit filed over fatal shooting at Florida high school football game
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The family of a Jones High student has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida court against Orange County Public Schools for failing to prevent his murder.
Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions
Florida has second best volunteer rate for answering civil legal questions, ABA report finds
A total of 1,106 Florida attorneys have volunteered to answer the public’s legal questions through the American Bar Association’s virtual clinic, called ABA Free Legal Answers – the second-highest volunteer rate among all 50 states.
DeSantis touts Florida's 'sanity,' reform record in 2024 State of the State address
Taking a detour from his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted “failed” federal policies on Tuesday while hailing Florida as a “refuge for freedom and sanity” during his State of the State speech to the Legislature.
Researchers report orchestrated high-tech campaign to assault Florida insurance firms with lawsuits
A tsunami of technology-generated litigation has been pummeling Florida insurance companies in recent years, contributing to the liquidation of six property insurers in the state in 2022, according to insurance researchers.
Medical marijuana firm seeks to counter cannabis legalization ballot measure
Signs of discord between medical marijuana advocates and recreational cannabis supporters are emerging in a legal battle now before the Florida Supreme Court that will determine whether the Smart & Safe initiative goes before state voters.
Suspended Florida attorney who filed over 3,000 tobacco industry claims loses bid for reinstatement
The Florida Supreme Court has declined to reinstate an attorney who was suspended in 2022 for filing more than 3,000 claims from smokers against tobacco firms without properly investigating the cases.
Trump can't convince federal judge to reopen $475M defamation case against CNN
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Former President Donald Trump failed to raise any new issues that would reopen his defamation case against CNN, which he says compared him to Adolf Hitler while he fought the results of his 2020 loss to President Joe Biden.
Litigation financing transparency bill fails to pass Florida Legislature
Tort reform supporters are expressing disappointment over the failure of the Florida Legislature to pass a bill that would have shed more light on third-party litigation financing agreements and their potential relationships with foreign entities.
Woman files wrongful death mesothelioma lawsuit against Seminole Electric
TAMPA — A woman has filed a lawsuit against Seminole Electric after her mother died from mesothelioma allegedly caused by asbestos exposure.
California reclaims top spot on 'Judicial Hellhole' list; ATRA bemoans state's adoption of 'innovator liability'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - California tops the list of jurisdictions regarded as "Judicial Hellholes" by a national civil justice reform group.
Holly sues Palm Beach Nursing Center for inadequate care and neglect
In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida, Holly McIntee, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Douglas McIntee, has filed a lawsuit against Palm Beach Nursing Center, LLC.
Man accuses US Oncology of age discrimination
A former employee of US Oncology says he was a victim of age discrimination.
Appeals court: Public adjusters doubling as appraisers is limited by law
Section 626.854 of the Florida Statutes outlines double duty limits
4th Florida Bar complaint filed against Coral Gables attorney
The Florida Bar has filed its fourth complaint against Miami-Dade County attorney Scot Strems, alleging that Strems and the Strems Law Firm (SLF) engaged in a pattern of duplicitous behavior and subterfuge to enroll property owners into legal services.