Navigation A recent court filing has brought to light a dramatic incident involving a customer at a retail store, which could have significant legal implications. On December 11, 2024, Kathy Santos filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Sunshine Thrift Stores of St. Pete, Inc., alleging […]
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Plaintiff (insurance provider) sues Defendant (air conditioning service) for Negligence
A lawsuit has been filed in Pinellas County, Florida, accusing a local air conditioning company of negligence that allegedly led to a devastating fire. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company, acting on behalf of Sam and Sandy Kershen, lodged the complaint against Acree Air Conditioning, LLC on December 10, 2024. The case highlights significant property […]
Michael Fox Orr in line to lead The Florida Bar
Michael Fox Orr: ‘I will continue the Bar’s efforts to increase access to courts by pursuing more resources and maintain our focus on protection of the public through lawyer regulation.’ Michael Fox Orr, a board-certified civil trial lawyer from Jacksonville, is the newest Florida Bar president-elect designate. A shareholder with Orr | Cook, and a […]
Fort Lauderdale, protester injured by rubber bullet settle lawsuit for $1.97 million
A woman who suffered facial injuries from a rubber bullet fired by a Fort Lauderdale police officer during a demonstration in 2020 has settled her federal civil-rights lawsuit against the city for nearly $2 million. Attorneys for LaToya Ratlieff, who also was tear-gassed during the protest against the treatment of George Floyd in Minnesota, announced […]
One board race set — 21 elected without opposition
One seat on the Bar Board of Governors will have a contested race in the upcoming March elections, while 18 board members were reelected without opposition and three new board members were elected without opposition when qualifying ended December 16. The contested board race is for Seat 2 in the 13th Circuit. Benjamin Hill IV; Diane […]