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Republican U.S. senators vow to show up for key judicial votes after DeSantis criticism

Republican U.S. senators, including Florida’s Rick Scott, have pledged to show up for congressional votes for future federal judges in the wake of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ criticism that recent absences led to the confirmation of a “leftist” appeals court judge. The controversy over the nomination and confirmation of federal judges comes during President Biden’s final […]

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Plaintiff alleges negligence against property management company after slip-and-fall accident

Cynthia Boyd has filed a lawsuit against two companies, alleging negligence that resulted in her personal injury. The complaint was filed on November 14, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, naming Resource Property Management, Inc., doing business as Patriot Square Condominium, and Acoma Roofing Inc. as defendants. […]

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Homeowners Sue Construction Company Over Alleged Defects in New Build

In a dramatic legal battle unfolding in Pinellas County, Florida, homeowners are taking on a construction company over alleged defects in their newly built home. Dean and Karen Harkey filed a complaint against DHM Construction Services, LLC on November 13, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, seeking damages for what they […]

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Plaintiff Accuses Florida Business Operator of Negligence Leading to Personal Injury

Angela Costa has filed a lawsuit against a Florida-based company, accusing it of negligence that led to her sustaining serious injuries. The complaint was lodged by Angela Costa in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on November 11, 2024, targeting Shaked 26, LLC, which operates under the name Twin […]

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Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Real Estate Company

In a striking legal move, a former employee has accused his previous employer of racial discrimination and retaliation, sparking significant attention to workplace equality issues. Curtis T. Reed filed a complaint against Inland Residential Real Estate Services, LLC in the Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida on November 13, 2024. […]

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