Navigation Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced two new judicial vacancies in the 10th Judicial Circuit resulting from the resignations of Judge James Sloan and Judge Joseph Fuller. Accordingly, the 20th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for these vacancies. Applicants must be able to fulfill the Constitutional qualifications before assuming the office of […]
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Benitez petitions for Bar reinstatement
Pursuant Rule 3-7.10, Leo Benitez has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. Benitez was suspended from practice of law for one-year effective August 21, 2023, for violation of Rules 4-3.3, 4-3.4(c), 4-8.4(c) and 4-8.4(d) of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon Benitez’s fitness or qualifications to resume the […]
Lawsuit challenging governor’s suspension of former State Attorney Monique Worrell dismissed
A lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of a state attorney in Orange and Osceola counties, Democrat Monique Worrell, was dismissed by a federal judge three days after Worrell was re-elected to her former post. Judge Julie Sneed of the Middle District of Florida on Nov. 8 dismissed the lawsuit brought by individual voters and […]
Plaintiff alleges roofing company negligence after injury
Linda Lemos has filed a lawsuit against Paradise Exteriors Roofing LLC, alleging negligence after an incident that left her injured. The complaint was filed on November 5, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida. The plaintiff claims that while she was lawfully present at a property where […]
Plaintiff alleges negligence against retail giant Burlington Coat Factory over slip-and-fall incident
In a gripping legal battle unfolding in Palm Beach County, Florida, a plaintiff has accused a major retail corporation of negligence leading to personal injury. Yuraima Dinzey filed the complaint against Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation on November 6, 2024, alleging that the company failed to maintain safe premises at its West Palm Beach location. […]