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Hurricane aftermath and more on this week’s Florida Bar News Briefs

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: Legal aid organizations putting out calls for more volunteer lawyers. The Florida Bar taking steps to protect vulnerable residents from potential misconduct by lawyers post hurricanes.

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Plaintiff accuses property management company of racial discrimination

A former employee has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and retaliation by his previous employer, a property management company. On October 1, 2024, Herman Little lodged a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Rainey Property Management, LLC, Rainey Property Management Florida, LLC, and Eva […]

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Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Lowe’s Following Severe Injury

A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against a major home improvement retailer, alleging negligence that led to severe injuries. On September 30, 2024, Lloyd Alexander Ducey filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC and an unnamed individual referred to as […]

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Plaintiff alleges negligence against condominium association and management company

A recent court filing has brought to light a serious allegation of negligence involving a condominium association and its management company. The complaint, filed by Ilisa Weiss-Crowley in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida on October 1, 2024, targets Redington Surf Motel Condominium Association, Inc., and Total Realty Services, […]

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Temp employee sues furniture reseller after he sustained permanent injuries

In a compelling legal confrontation, a Florida resident is taking on a well-known furniture company over allegations of negligence that resulted in severe personal injury. On October 3, 2024, Juan Hilario Nino filed a lawsuit against Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County, Florida. The complaint stems from an incident where […]

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