Monthly Archives: March 2022
Man Faces Federal Charges Over Hit On Ex-GF’s New BF
When the Kyle Rittenhouse case was still making headlines, some wondered if the federal government could step in and file charges against Rittenhouse. They might have, but there was no relevant murder statute under federal law to charge him under. That’s because the federal government does not handle murder cases typically unless they involve… Read More »
Doctor And Staffer Face Opioid Distribution Charges
A Florida doctor and his worker are facing charges related to the illegal distribution of opioids to patients under an indictment recently unsealed by federal prosecutors. Prosecutors allege that the doctor and his worker distributed opioids to those without a genuine medical need, falsified urine samples, and otherwise made a lot of money on… Read More »
Understanding The Claims Bill Process In Florida Torts
Recently, a claims bill went before the legislature to pay the mother of two boys who were killed in an accident caused by a state trooper. The woman won her lawsuit, and the state admitted the trooper was negligent. However, since the claim was filed against the government, the woman has been waiting for… Read More »
Family Of Murdered Rap Star Sues Live Nation For Security Breach
You may recognize the name Live Nation as one of the named defendants in the Travis Scott concert where ten people lost their lives after concertgoers rushed the state, trampling one another. Now, Live Nation is facing another lawsuit related to the murder of a rap star who was set to perform later in… Read More »
Grandmother Files Lawsuit Against Universal Studios After Hand Injury
A Sacramento grandmother is filing a lawsuit against Universal Studios after a pole fell on her hand, causing her serious injury, according to the complaint. The grandmother was in line for the Harry Potter attraction at the theme park when the pole fell and allegedly broke her hand. She has since filed a lawsuit… Read More »
Patron Sues Bar After She Is Assaulted By Drunk Guest
Florida has specific rules when it comes to bar and liquor shop liability that are quite different from other states. A lawsuit that has just been filed in Massachusetts alleges that a bar overserved a patron alcohol until he became drunk. The patron later attacked another patron of the bar who was a woman… Read More »
Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Unemployment And Coronavirus Relief
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to defrauding the unemployment system under The CARES Act which was signed to help Americans during the pandemic shutdown. Americans who were unemployed were able to use federal funds to make claims on their state’s unemployment. Those who qualified were able to have their income supplemented while they… Read More »
Woman Faces Federal Murder Charges For Hit-And-Run
The federal government does not typically pursue murder charges related to hit-and-run accidents. Typically, the feds will only pursue murder charges related to organized crime or violations of The Hobbes Act, which is also an anti-organized crime statute aimed at eliminating interference in interstate trade. Otherwise, you must commit a hate crime to get… Read More »
Family Files Lawsuit Against Housing Authority After Public Housing Death
A man who barely escaped a burning public housing complex died several days later in the hospital. His family has since filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Housing Authority stating that the building had failed. They have also named the building’s owner and the manufacturer of an air conditioning unit that ignited the… Read More »
Gun Manufacturer Liability In Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Gun manufacturers are granted broad immunity from personal injury claims involving the use of their weapon as intended. It can therefore be quite difficult to file a lawsuit against a gun manufacturer. Many have tried, including victims of mass shootings who allege that the product was being used as intended, but created a risk… Read More »