Monthly Archives: November 2020
Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Class-Action Against WWE
A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit against the WWE which was filed on behalf of several former wrestlers, some of whom had died before the lawsuit was filed. Named plaintiffs included notable wrestlers such as King Kong Bundy and Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka. The complaint stated that several former professional wrestlers had indications… Read More »
Barr Issues Instructions to Federal Prosecutors: Charge Violent Protesters
Attorney General William Barr spent much of the third week in September reaching out to federal prosecutors all across the U.S., including Tampa. He instructed federal prosecutors in these areas to step up efforts to crack down on “violent” protesters. This comes after President Donald Trump sent federal agents into areas like Portland and… Read More »
Should Amazon Be Liable for Products Sold in Their Marketplace?
Amazon was recently sued over products they neither manufactured nor endorsed but made available on their website. Amazon argued that since they are a “marketplace” and not a retailer, they shouldn’t be held to the strict liability rule of most product liability lawsuits. Strict liability means that the plaintiff in a lawsuit does not… Read More »
Former South Florida Congresswoman Under Federal Investigation
Former Florida congresswoman, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, is under federal investigation for allegedly spending campaign money on personal trips and vacations. The Public Integrity Section of the Justice Department is running the investigation. It was recently revealed that several former campaign staffers have been interviewed regarding vacations Ros-Lehtinen took to Disney World with her children and… Read More »
Couple Files Birth Injury Lawsuit After Infant Suffers “Massive” Brain Damage
Macy and Brady Ingram were set to leave the hospital with their new son, Hayden Mac. But that morning, Hayden Mac began showing signs of respiratory distress. The boy was born two days earlier at just over five pounds. He was admitted to the hospital’s neonatal ICU immediately when it was discovered. Doctors intubated… Read More »
MATASSINI LAW FIRM DONATES TO METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES
Metropolitan Ministries is a nonprofit organization established by and for local families. The organization is acutely aware of the growing hardship households face during the holiday season, which has only been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Matassini Law Firm believes in taking care of others in the community, which we all need to… Read More »
Plumber Injured in Gas Tank Explosion Sues Tampa Electric
A Tampa plumber is suing Tampa Electric Co. and its sister company after he was injured by an exploding gas line. The lawsuit, which was filed in Hillsborough County, alleges that plumber Anthony Gavin was working as a subcontractor for Tampa Electric. He was in a four-foot hole dealing with underground powerlines when a… Read More »