Navigation A recent court filing reveals a dramatic legal battle over alleged negligence at a residential apartment community. On September 16, 2024, Stephanie Frances Smith filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida against PRG Real Estate Management, Inc., accusing the company of failing to maintain safe […]
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Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Major Corporations Over Chainsaw Injury
A Florida resident has taken legal action against two major corporations, alleging negligence and product liability. On September 17, 2024, Luis Orellana Rizzo filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, against Techtronic Industries Factory Outlets, Inc., doing business as Ryobi Tools USA, and Home Depot […]
Delray Beach Resident Sues Property Manager Over Negligence Leading To Severe Injuries
A Delray Beach resident has filed a lawsuit against a foreign limited liability company and an individual, alleging negligence that led to severe injuries. Richard K. Levin filed the complaint in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on September 20, 2024, naming PMG Ocean Associates II, LLC and […]
Comments sought on the reappointment of Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli
United States Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli’s term expires on August 7, 2025. As required by law, the Middle District of Florida has established a merit selection panel to consider the reappointment of Judge Porcelli to an eight-year term in Tampa. The duties of a United States Magistrate Judge, specified in 28 U.S.C. § 636, […]
Moody warns residents to be wary of price gouging, disaster-related scams
State Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians to be vigilant for price gouging, disaster scams and fraud in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Hurricane Helene made landfall September 26 in Florida’s Big Bend region, and the storm’s widespread effects, including catastrophic storm surge, strong winds and heavy rain, impacted millions of Floridians. The storm […]