Navigation The family of a deceased resident has filed a lawsuit against an assisted living facility and its management company, alleging severe negligence that led to the wrongful death of their loved one. The complaint was filed by Amy Dickens, representing the Estate of Earl Dickens, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in […]
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Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Retail Store Owners Over Trip-and-Fall Incident
A recent court filing reveals a gripping case of alleged negligence involving a trip and fall incident at a popular retail store. The complaint, filed by Lisa Melluso and Salvatore Melluso in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida on September 16, 2024, names Sembler Family Partnership #47, LTD., Kohl’s […]
Plaintiff accuses Publix Super Markets of Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against a major supermarket chain, alleging negligence that led to significant personal injuries. Kameron Davis lodged the complaint against Publix Super Markets, Inc. in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in and for Pinellas County, Florida on September 17, 2024. According to the court documents, Davis […]
Federal judge rejects motion to toss lawsuit alleging Florida agency failed to protect manatees
A federal district judge has rejected a motion by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the agency’s failure to properly regulate sewage disposal is devastating the state’s manatee population. Judge Carlos Mendoza issued the decision Sept. 18 in the Central District of Florida. The plaintiff group, Bear Warriors United, […]
There is still time to make annual pro bono service award nominations
The Florida Bar has issued a call for nominations for the annual pro bono service awards, which honor lawyers, judges, law firms, and associations that have contributed extraordinary pro bono service. Pro bono publico means “for the public good,” and pro bono legal service is just one way that attorneys do their part to help […]