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Inmate-plaintiffs allege heat, humidity threat at Dade Correctional Institution violates their rights

Several inmates at Dade Correctional Institution south of Miami have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), alleging that prison officials have failed to protect older, infirm inmates from record-breaking heat and humidity.  Three inmates in their 50s and 60s, two with hypertension and one with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease […]

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Plaintiff Heather Schuster sues FloridaRAMA venue operators for negligence after injury at music event

Heather Schuster has filed a lawsuit against several entities for negligence following an incident at a music event that left her with significant injuries. The complaint was filed on October 31, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, naming Fairgrounds Projects, Inc., Factory Investors of St. Pete, LLC, […]

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Plaintiffs Allege Medical Negligence Against Anesthesiology Group Following Surgery Complications

In a case that highlights the critical importance of medical standards, a couple has filed a lawsuit against a doctor and an anesthesiology group for alleged negligence during a surgical procedure. Rosane and Paulo Beckert initiated the complaint on October 31, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, […]

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Plaintiff seeks restitution from Estate over Unjust Enrichment & Property Expenses

Interest Recovery Inc. has filed a lawsuit seeking financial restitution and legal remedies against the estate of a deceased individual and any unknown heirs, alleging unjust enrichment and failure to contribute to property expenses. The complaint was lodged by Interest Recovery Inc. in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, […]

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Plaintiff alleges negligence against property manager MALF-FL over balcony collapse

Latreshia Webb has filed a lawsuit against a property management company, alleging negligence after suffering injuries from a balcony collapse. The complaint was filed on October 30, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the 6th Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against MALF-FL, L.L.C. According to the lawsuit, Latreshia Webb claims that on April 16, […]

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