Navigation Holland & Knight Partner Leonard Gilbert has been appointed to the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates Select Committee for a one-year term and the Standing Committee on Constitution and Bylaws for a three-year term. Both terms began at the close of the ABA’s annual meeting in early August. Mr. Gilbert has a long […]
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State CFO: ‘Bold, corrective actions are the answer’ to insurance crisis
Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal, stated in a July 24 post on X that Florida’s insurance market is improving after state leadership “confronted insurance lawsuit abuses” through legislative reforms. “Bold, corrective actions are the answer,” said Patronis. “For example, since Florida confronted insurance lawsuit abuses 2yrs ago: 8 carriers […]
Plaintiffs who won $63.5 million damages award shouldn’t be allowed to garnish Miami official’s pay, judge concludes
A Miami commissioner fighting a $63.5 million civil damages verdict for political retaliation would be able to stop the garnishment of his city salary under a federal judge’s recommendation that was handed down on Aug. 14. Judge Lauren Louis made the recommendation in the Southern District of Florida, finding that the garnishment writ for Commissioner […]
Estate Sues Nursing Home Operator Over Alleged Negligence Leading To Resident’s Death
A new lawsuit has been filed alleging severe negligence and misconduct at a nursing home, leading to the tragic death of a resident. The Estate of Jean C. Milkovich, represented by David L. Milkovich, lodged the complaint in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida on August 6, 2024, […]
Pinellas Resident Sues Popular Restaurant Chain Over Negligence After Fall
A Pinellas County resident has taken legal action against a popular restaurant chain, alleging negligence after a fall on the premises. Christopher W. Robinson filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in and for Pinellas County, Florida, on August 8, 2024, against Miller’s Ale House, Inc. According to the court […]