Navigation MIAMI – A Florida appellate court panel, citing state Supreme Court precedent, has reversed fraud claims lodged against the Philip Morris tobacco company and reduced a prior $2.4 million damages jury verdict award to the estate of a deceased smoker, down to $1.7 million. Florida Third District Court of Appeal judges Kevin Emas, Monica Gordo […]
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Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Healthcare Providers Leading To Wrongful Death
A harrowing case of alleged medical negligence has emerged, involving the tragic death of Patricia Marrero due to severe pressure injuries. The complaint was filed by Katie Mancera, as the Personal Representative of Marrero’s estate, in the Circuit Court of the 6th Judicial Circuit in and for Pinellas County, Florida on June 13, 2024, against […]
Customer Sues BJ’s Wholesale Club Over Negligence Leading to Serious Injuries
A recent court filing has thrust a major retail chain into the spotlight over allegations of negligence that led to significant injuries for a customer. The complaint, filed by Riana Vorster in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in and for Pinellas County, Florida on June 12, 2024, targets BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. […]
Plaintiff sues restaurant chain over slip-and-fall injury
A slip-and-fall incident at a popular restaurant chain has led to a lawsuit seeking damages in excess of $50,000. On June 14, 2024, Carol Margret O’Brien filed a complaint in the Civil Division of Pinellas County, Florida against Outback Steakhouse International Investments Co., doing business as Outback Steakhouse. According to the complaint, O’Brien was a […]
Pinellas Resident Sues Property Management Company Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A resident of Pinellas County has filed a lawsuit against a local property management company, alleging negligence that led to significant injuries. Katrina Harrison lodged the complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in and for Pinellas County, Florida, on June 11, 2024, targeting Time Square Properties, Inc. According to the court […]