Navigation A Miami-Dade County resident has filed a lawsuit against a well-known fast-food chain, alleging negligence after a disturbing dining experience. On October 3, 2024, Antonibel Briceno Rodriguez lodged a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Chick-Fil-A, Inc., seeking damages exceeding $50,000. The incident at the […]
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Attorney Accuses Former Legal Associates of Malicious Prosecution
A Florida attorney has filed a significant lawsuit against multiple defendants, including individuals and a business entity, accusing them of malicious prosecution, fraud, tortious interference, and conversion. The complaint was lodged by Patrick Maraist in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida on October 2, 2024. The defendants named […]
Former Employee Alleges Car Dealership Engaged in Forgery; Files Whistleblower Suit
A former employee has taken legal action against a car dealership, alleging wrongful termination in retaliation for whistleblowing. On October 1, 2024, Thomas Boothe filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against ABC JS Auto Imports, LLC, doing business as Delray Hyundai. The case revolves […]
Board of Governors nominating petitions are due December 16
Nominating petitions for the 2025 election for The Florida Bar Board of Governors must be received in The Florida Bar headquarters office on or before 5 p.m., EST, December 16. All of the Board positions are for two-year terms. Executive Director Joshua E. Doyle on October 4 certified to John A. Tomasino, Clerk of the […]
Florida courts weather Hurricane Milton with only minor damage reported as facilities reopen
With many facilities reopening Monday, Florida courts appear to have avoided “catastrophic” damage from Hurricane Milton, the second major storm in less than two weeks, according to the Office of the State Courts Administrator. OSCA continues to receive information from across the state, but so far, it has only logged minor flooding and a few […]