Navigation Mary-Rose Mercer has filed a lawsuit against one of the largest retail corporations in the world, alleging negligence and strict liability. The complaint was lodged in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on March 13, 2025. The defendants named in this case are Walmart, Inc., its store brand Great […]
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Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against City Over Sidewalk Injury
A pedestrian’s unfortunate encounter with a poorly maintained sidewalk has led to a legal battle against a Florida city. Sarah Ritchie, a resident of Pennsylvania, filed a complaint on March 10, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, accusing the City of St. Pete Beach of negligence. According […]
Florida Attorney General’s Office Secures More Than $4 Million and a Lifetime Industry Ban Against Deceptive Moving Broker Enterprise
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Consumer Protection Division secured a lifetime ban and final judgments totaling more than $4 million settling ongoing litigation related to a Florida-based moving brokerage scheme. Charles Abrams, Rudolph Rice, and Daniel Metz operated a common enterprise of moving brokerage companies, including Gold Standard Moving and Storage and others. […]
JALA’s Pro Bono Alternative Spring Break sees record participation and expanded services
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid’s (JALA) Alternative Spring Break program pairs law students with volunteer attorneys to provide pro bono legal services to seniors, including drafting advance directives and simple wills. “I am amazed at the success of Alternative Spring Break and how this clinic has grown,” said Aaron J. Irving, JALA’s director of pro bono. […]
Senate approves bill to protect vulnerable adults from internet scammers
Sen. Jonathan Martin The Senate has approved an Elder Law Section proposal aimed at protecting vulnerable victims by making it easier to halt bank transfers to “unascertainable” internet scammers. Without debate, the Senate voted 37-0 March 27 to approve SB 106, introduced by Sen. Jonathan Martin, a Ft. Myers attorney.