Navigation Sandra Kessler has filed a lawsuit against a homeowners association, alleging negligence after suffering injuries from a fall on their property. The complaint was filed by Kessler in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on October 16, 2024, against Hammock Reserve Homeowners Association, Inc. The lawsuit centers around […]
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Class action claims Walmart avocado oil isn’t pure
A potential class action lawsuit claims Walmart’s avocado oil products contains a variety of other oils as well. Shana Denny is the named plaintiff in the complaint filed October 23 in federal court in Orlando against Walmart Inc. According to the complaint, Denny purchased a bottle of Great Value Refined Avocado Oil from a Walmart […]
Keep your guard up — new cashier’s check scam targets arbitrators
Lawyers across Florida are being warned about a resurgence of the old cashier’s check scam, with recent reports indicating that arbitrators are the latest targets. Shanell Schuyler, director of the Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP) and Intake Department of The Florida Bar, emphasizes the importance of vigilance as this scheme re-emerges. The Florida Bar has […]
Plaintiff accuses Florida Atlantic University of Age and Race Discrimination
A former employee has taken legal action against a prominent educational institution, alleging discriminatory practices that led to her wrongful termination. Deborah Lanford filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on October 16, 2024, accusing Florida Atlantic University (FAU) of age and race discrimination. The […]
Plaintiff alleges negligence by convenience store chain after slip-and-fall incident
A Palm Beach County resident has filed a lawsuit against a major convenience store chain, alleging negligence that led to personal injury. Stephen Ondus lodged the complaint against 7-Eleven, Inc. in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida on October 14, 2024. The lawsuit accuses 7-Eleven of failing to maintain a safe […]