Monthly Archives: January 2022
Wrongful Death, Negligent Security Allegations Surround 19-Year-Old’s Death
The family of a 19-year-old girl has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her apartment complex after she was murdered, according to a recent press release. According to the lawsuit, the apartment complex hired a staffer who murdered the girl. Her body was found in a nearby wooded area. Police say a maintenance worker… Read More »
Vicarious Liability And Murder: A Case Study
Most personal injury lawyers don’t handle murder cases. However, when we do, we rarely sue the murderer themselves, but some other party who contributed negligence. Murderers tend not to be rich men, so suing them is often futile. Nonetheless, when an employer contributes liability to a murder, they can be held liable. The reason… Read More »
Parents Sue After Child Dies Of “Brain-Eating Amoeba”
The parents of a 3-year-old boy who died of a “brain-eating amoeba” claim that he contracted the amoeba in an Arlington City public park splash pad. They have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Arlington for negligence related to the death of their child. The boy visited the splash pad in… Read More »
Cardiologist Loses $6.46M In Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
The family of a woman who blamed her cardiologist for her death recently won a $6.46 million settlement against the doctor. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the woman’s surviving spouse and two children. Another claim against the hospital itself was dismissed as part of the lawsuit. An attorney representing the defendant said… Read More »
PINELLAS COUNTY’S SHOCKING NEW DEATH TOLL FOR PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS
The Tampa Bay Times just published an extensive story on the shocking rise in deaths of pedestrians and bicyclists in Pinellas County, home to some of the world’s top-rated beaches and vacation destinations. The Tampa Bay area, like other parts of Florida, routinely ranks among the worst nationwide in these grim statistics. But in… Read More »
2 ALLEGED OATH KEEPERS FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA INDICTED ON JANUARY 6TH CHARGES
Among the Oath Keepers who are due in court on Friday to face charges of seditious conspiracy for the Jan. 6 riot are two Central Florida men. Kenneth Harrelson of Titusville and Kelly Meggs of Dunnellon, who were already arrested on charges related to the riot, were among 11 Oath Keepers included in the… Read More »
Complex Lawsuit Results In Million-Dollar Verdict
An employee involved in a vehicle crash while on the job recently won a nearly $1 million verdict at trial after years of litigation. The issue was complicated by several factors and the allegations in the case were unique. The woman was not suing over the crash itself, but rather she claims her employer’s… Read More »
Man Who Bought Gun For Kyle Rittenhouse Pleads No Contest
In Florida, criminal offenses involving firearms can have dire consequences, even for those without a prior criminal history. Despite being a haven for Second Amendment activists, the “Gunshine” state has many laws in place which trigger mandatory minimum prison sentences or other harsh penalties and fines. Those charged with a gun crime in Florida… Read More »
Slip And Fall Results In Wrongful Death Lawsuit
This is an older lawsuit, filed in 2011, involving a recently married woman who slipped and fell at a Costco. Her injuries were extensive. She hurt her knee so badly that she dislocated her kneecap, an injury for which she required surgery. At some point, she was rushed back for emergency surgery, but she… Read More »
FLORIDA POOL DROWNINGS SKYROCKET SENDING ALARMS STATEWIDE
While pools are often the focal point of backyard Florida family fun, devastating pool injuries can occur without much notice to parents or homeowners. Florida law allows individuals (or their family) who have been injured in a recreational pool to pursue compensation from all at-fault parties if dangerous conditions contribute to the injury or… Read More »