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Plaintiff Accuses Major Supermarket Chain Publix of Negligence Following Slip-and-Fall Incident

A Palm Beach County resident has taken legal action against a major supermarket chain, claiming negligence after a slip-and-fall incident. Gary Lang filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on February 4, 2025, accusing Publix Super Markets, Inc. of failing to maintain safe premises at […]

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Elderly Patient Alleges Negligence Against Wellington Hospital Following Stroke Mismanagement

In a gripping case that underscores the complexities of medical care and patient trust, a 72-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit against a prominent Florida hospital and several associated medical professionals. The complaint, lodged by Sue Lisa Flaum in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Palm Beach County on February 3, 2025, targets Wellington Regional […]

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Jury awards $8.15M verdict in Busch Gardens injury case

TAMPA — A Hillsborough County jury has awarded more than $8.15 million to the family of a minor injured at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, following a lawsuit alleging negligence by the amusement park.  The verdict, delivered after the plaintiffs rejected a $40,000 pre-trial settlement offer, holds Busch Gardens significantly responsible for the minor’s lifelong medical […]

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Residents Accuse Neighbor Peter Pani of Defamation Over Community Email

Johanne Miucci Vachon, Eliza Ghazarian, and Dr. James Wainberg have filed a defamation lawsuit against Peter Pani in the Circuit Court for the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on February 5, 2025. The plaintiffs accuse Pani of making false and defamatory statements that have damaged their reputations within their community. The case […]

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