'Local Law News' Category Archives



Hillsborough County judge sides with paramedic who was fired for using medicinal marijuana

A paramedic and medical marijuana patient is entitled to back pay, compensatory damages and reimbursement of attorney fees from Hillsborough County after he was wrongfully terminated from his job, a judge ruled last month. Judge Melissa Polo of the 13th Judicial Circuit said in a Dec. 10 opinion that the county violated the Florida Civil […]

Read More...

Published on     Posted In: Florida Record

Plaintiff alleges negligence against Discount Tire Company after injury at temporary store

Joseph Dorman, an 85-year-old disabled individual, has filed a lawsuit against Discount Tire Co. in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on January 8, 2025. The complaint alleges negligence on the part of Discount Tire Co., resulting in severe injuries to Dorman during a visit to their temporary […]

Read More...

Published on     Posted In: Florida Record

Furniture Retailer Accused of Negligence After Customer Injury

Tina Miller has filed a lawsuit against a well-known furniture retailer, alleging negligence after suffering injuries on their premises. The complaint was officially lodged by Miller in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on January 9, 2025. The defendant in this case is City Furniture, Inc., a Florida-based […]

Read More...

Published on     Posted In: Florida Record

Target Corporation accused of Negligence by Injured Shopper

In a compelling legal dispute, a resident of St. Petersburg has filed a lawsuit against a major retail corporation, alleging negligence that resulted in significant personal injury. On January 10, 2025, Lillie Alexander lodged her complaint against Target Corporation in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida. The case revolves […]

Read More...

Published on     Posted In: Florida Record

Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Former Employer Veterinary Clinic

Chelsea Clunk has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, a veterinary clinic, alleging negligence and violations of workers’ compensation laws. The complaint was filed on January 8, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, naming Pinellas Animal Hospital/Bird Clinic, Inc. as the defendant. According to the complaint, […]

Read More...

Published on     Posted In: Florida Record