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Plaintiff tenant sues landlord company over negligence causing slip-and-fall injuries

Zanquesha Jefferson, a tenant in Pinellas County, Florida, has filed a lawsuit against her landlord for negligence after suffering injuries from slipping on water leaks in her rental property. The complaint was filed by Jefferson in the County Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in and for Pinellas County, Florida, on February 17, 2025, against […]

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Plaintiff sues City Government over Negligence Causing Injury

Toni Roundtree, a resident of Pinellas County, Florida, has filed a lawsuit against the City of St. Petersburg for negligence after an incident involving a water meter box left her injured. The complaint was filed on February 19, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida in Pinellas County, with the […]

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Plaintiff alleges Defendant’s Negligence Led to Severe Injury

A tragic accident at a St. Petersburg property has led to a lawsuit seeking damages in excess of $50,000. Dean Myers filed a complaint against Jeanette Stair in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pinellas County, on February 21, 2025. The incident occurred when Myers was injured by a falling murphy […]

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Plaintiff sues Property Managers over Negligence Leading to Dog Attack

Anna Hoffman has filed a compelling lawsuit, seeking justice after a traumatic dog attack incident. The complaint was lodged on February 18, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida. It targets Genesis Roman, SD – Sand Cove, LLC, and Pedcor Management Corp., alleging negligence and statutory violations. The […]

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The Miami-Dade County has a judicial opening

The 11th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for a vacancy in the Miami-Dade County Court created by the resignation of Judge Jennifer Hochstadt Azar.  The JNC requests that interested candidates submit an application for consideration. Applicants must meet the qualifications described in Article V, Section 8 […]

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