Monthly Archives: July 2021
Man Awarded $900,000 In Lane Change Accident
A Delray Beach man who was rear-ended by a box truck was recently awarded $900,000 for his injuries. The man was driving an SUV and sustained back, neck, and shoulder injuries. Indeed, most accidents of this sort do not result in nearly $1 million settlements, so it’s worth looking into the facts of the… Read More »
Can You Sue Someone For Being A Bully?
You can certainly sue someone who intentionally injures you, but these lawsuits are rare due in large part because no one carries Jerk Insurance. The lawsuits would have to be filed directly against the bully in those cases and any award would be extracted directly from their estate. In most cases, the best possible… Read More »
Florida Man Facing Charges Of Coercion And Enticement Of A Minor
A 26-year-old Florida man is currently facing charges that he attempted to persuade, coerce, and induce a 15-year-old girl into a sexual encounter. Christopher Nunez was recently arrested in Miami, FL. He will be charged by the federal government and hence will face federal charges in relation to the crime. According to federal authorities,… Read More »
Gas Station Owner Indicted On MDMA Trafficking Charges
A gas station owner is one of eight who have been indicted on charges of running an MDMA trafficking ring. MDMA is better known by its street name, ecstasy or molly. 44-year-old Jacksonville native Kimberly Walker is believed to be the shot caller for what federal authorities are describing as a drug trafficking enterprise…. Read More »
Tampa Man Facing Charges Related To Defrauding COVID Relief Measures
A grand jury has indicted Christopher Guy on charges of stealing $170,000 of COVID relief funds earmarked for federal unemployment support and small businesses. He is facing charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, access device fraud, possession of unauthorized access devices, and aggravated identity theft. According to authorities, Guy and several coconspirators submitted… Read More »
Former FSU Students Convicted Of Federal Fraud Charges
Several former FSU students are at the center of a prosecution alleging that they stole money from credit cards and deposited it into their own accounts. The students worked for the Center of Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE). According to federal authorities, Kh’lajuwon A. Murat, 21, arranged to have other fraudsters illegally obtain credit… Read More »
3M Wins Lawsuit Alleging Defective Earplugs Resulted In Soldier Deafness
3M recently announced a major victory in a lawsuit that alleged they sold defective earplugs to the U.S. military that resulted in several soldiers losing their hearing. A federal jury, however, sided with the company and found that the company’s earplugs did not cause the soldiers’ deafness. This is the second of three trials… Read More »
Lawsuit Settled In Plane Crash That Caused Death Of Tampa Surgeon
The estate of a Tampa surgeon who died in a plane crash was awarded the maximum settlement allowed under Indiana law, $700,000. The surgeon died after an employee placed the wrong fuel into his plane. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff. Since the lawsuit was filed against a municipal airport, the named defendant was… Read More »