Navigation In a striking legal confrontation, a Florida resident has accused a major retail corporation of racial discrimination following an altercation at one of its stores. On December 12, 2024, Nader Wassef filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County against Walmart, Inc., alleging discriminatory practices that violated the […]
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Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retailer After Falling Sign Incident
A recent court filing has brought to light a dramatic incident involving a customer at a retail store, which could have significant legal implications. On December 11, 2024, Kathy Santos filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Sunshine Thrift Stores of St. Pete, Inc., alleging […]
Plaintiff (insurance provider) sues Defendant (air conditioning service) for Negligence
A lawsuit has been filed in Pinellas County, Florida, accusing a local air conditioning company of negligence that allegedly led to a devastating fire. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company, acting on behalf of Sam and Sandy Kershen, lodged the complaint against Acree Air Conditioning, LLC on December 10, 2024. The case highlights significant property […]
Fort Lauderdale, protester injured by rubber bullet settle lawsuit for $1.97 million
A woman who suffered facial injuries from a rubber bullet fired by a Fort Lauderdale police officer during a demonstration in 2020 has settled her federal civil-rights lawsuit against the city for nearly $2 million. Attorneys for LaToya Ratlieff, who also was tear-gassed during the protest against the treatment of George Floyd in Minnesota, announced […]
Attorney General Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution Charges Woman Involved in Central/South Florida Organized Retail Theft Ring
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging a woman with organized retail theft for committing multiple thefts in Central and South Florida. Lourdes Rodriguez committed dozens of thefts throughout five counties, stealing from Walgreens, CVS, Ulta and liquor stores, causing approximately $15,000 in losses. Rodriguez is the third arrest connected to a […]