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Former Employees Allege OSKB Home Services Retaliated After Safety Complaints

A legal battle has emerged over allegations of workplace retaliation, with two former employees accusing their employer of unlawful termination following complaints about unsafe working conditions. On December 10, 2024, Roddrique Robinson and Jamarcus Waller filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial District in Pinellas County, Florida, against OSKB Home Services, […]

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Plaintiff (insurance company) blames Defendant (plumbing service) for Negligence

A major legal battle has erupted in Pinellas County, Florida, where an insurance company is seeking damages from a plumbing service provider over alleged negligence that led to significant property damage. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company filed a complaint on December 13, 2024, against Home Team Plumbing Inc., accusing the latter of failing to […]

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Plaintiff alleges negligence against home improvement retailer following injury

A woman has filed a lawsuit against a major home improvement retailer, claiming negligence after suffering injuries from a fall at one of its stores. Stephany Barrett filed the complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on December 11, 2024, against Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC and an unnamed […]

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Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Property Managers After Slip-and-Fall Incident

A Florida resident has taken legal action against two companies following a slip-and-fall incident that allegedly caused her significant injuries. On December 13, 2024, Pamela Guiden filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against International Commercial Properties Milwaukee, LLC and William’s Submarine, Inc. The lawsuit stems […]

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Executive Director of Florida CALA: ‘FL Leg needs to protect the gains made!’

Tom Gaitens, Florida director for the Civil Justice Association of America (CALA), emphasized the importance of maintaining judicial reform advancements in the state. This statement was made on X on December 18. “Florida needs to hold the line, having emerged from being one of the,” said Gaitens, Executive Director. “FL Leg needs to protect the […]

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