Navigation July 25, 2024|12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Webinar Sports Law attorney Samir Patel will be participating in The Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section’s CLE webinar titled “Sports Gambling: How Florida Is Leading the Way into the Future.” Mr. Patel will examine Florida’s pioneering role in sports gambling, covering key legal aspects, […]
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Work begins in Florida to enact expert evidence rule reform
In the last few months, five states have adopted amendments to their expert evidence admissibility rules to conform with an recently amended federal rule. In Florida, the work has begun to make the same changes. On December 1, 2023, changes to Federal Rule 702 took effect. A group called Lawyer for Civil Justice said the […]
Nursing Home Accused of Neglect Leading to Resident’s Death
A harrowing lawsuit has been filed, shedding light on the alleged neglect and abuse suffered by a nursing home resident that led to his untimely death. On July 12, 2024, Diana K. Haskell, as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Bruce V. Haskell, filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial […]
Hospital Sued for Negligence After Automatic Door Injury
A Florida resident is suing a local hospital for negligence after suffering severe injuries from a malfunctioning automatic door. Virginia Hardister filed the complaint against Galencare, Inc., doing business as HCA Florida Northside Hospital, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County on July 10, 2024. According to the lawsuit, Hardister […]
Plaintiff alleges negligence by condominium association after Airbnb stay leads to injury
A recent court filing reveals a dramatic legal battle unfolding in Pinellas County, Florida. On July 11, 2024, Christopher Barling filed a complaint against Dockside Condominium Association Clearwater Beach, Inc., alleging negligence that led to his injury while staying at one of their properties. According to the complaint filed by Barling in the Circuit Court […]