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Ousted state attorney’s spokeswoman agrees to settle civil rights lawsuit for $40,000

A former spokeswoman for the State Attorney’s Office in Orange County has agreed to accept a $40,000 settlement to end her federal lawsuit alleging the office violated her rights under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Keisha Mulfort, who once served as chief of staff and public information officer for State Attorney Monique […]

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Plaintiff alleges negligence against municipality and homeowners association over unsafe sidewalk

A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit seeking damages for injuries sustained from a fall on an uneven sidewalk. On May 8, 2025, James Rewolinski filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County against Pinellas County and The Homeowners Association of Highland Lakes Inc., alleging negligence that led […]

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Florida Resident Sues Auto Parts Retailer Over Car Fire Incident

In a dramatic turn of events, a Florida resident has taken legal action against a major auto parts retailer following a fiery incident involving her vehicle. Pashen Simmons filed a complaint on May 6, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Advance Stores Company, Incorporated. The case […]

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Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Baby Furniture Rental Company

In a striking legal battle, an African American delivery driver has filed a lawsuit against his former employer and its owner, alleging racial discrimination and violations of labor laws. Collin Dixon initiated the complaint on May 7, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, targeting Squire Trading […]

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