Navigation Gov. Ron DeSantis recently made two judicial appointment, one in Palm Beach County and another in Bay County. Katherine Mullinax of Jupiter to serve as a judge on the Palm Beach County Court. Mullinax has served as the general counsel for the 15th Judicial Circuit since 2021. Previously, she was the solo practitioner at Mullinax […]
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Legal Non-Profit Accuses Former Investigator of Defamation
A prominent legal non-profit organization is embroiled in a contentious lawsuit against a former investigator and her company, alleging defamation and other serious misconduct. On August 28, 2024, Trial Defenders United, Inc., along with attorneys Maria Castagliuolo and Jennifer Strouf, filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, […]
Nursing Home Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Neglect Leading to Resident’s Death
A lawsuit has been filed against a Florida nursing home, alleging severe neglect and mistreatment of an elderly resident that led to her death. The complaint was lodged by Susan Leff, representing the estate of Marilyn Leff, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County on August 27, 2024, targeting Menorah […]
Dunedin Resident Accuses Local Apartment Complex of Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A resident of Dunedin, Florida, has filed a lawsuit against a local apartment complex, alleging negligence that led to severe injuries. On August 30, 2024, Christina Miholics filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Whispering Hills Limited Partnership, doing business as Whispering Hills Apartments. According […]
Moviegoer Sues Cinema Chain Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
A slip-and-fall incident at a movie theater has led to a significant legal battle. Matthew Frazier filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on August 30, 2024, against American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (AMC) and B&B Palm Harbor Holdings, LLC. According to the court documents, on November 13, […]