Florida Jury Verdicts, Settlements and Court Decisions
 

United States of America v. Nathaniel Doneil Vanzant

Tampa, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspirancy to distribute crack cocaine .... More...    $0 (06-20-2025 - fl)

Mysha Jacara Reynold v. Equifax Information Services LLC, et al.

Tampa, Florida consumer credit lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Fair Credit Reporting Act Violation theory.

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The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a US federal law designed to promote the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies. It regulates how consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) collect, use, and share consu... More...
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Gabrielle Fuentes v. TrueAccord Corp.

Tampa, Florida consumer credit lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Fair Debt Collection Act violation theory in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Sarasota County Court, 2025 SC 003458, which was removed to federal county by the Defendant.

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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that aims to eliminate abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt colle... More...
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Nikki McKay v. Halsted Financial Services, LLC

Fort Myers, Florida consumer credit lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a Fair Debt Collection Act violation theory.

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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that aims to eliminate abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection practices by third-party debt collectors
. It protects consumers from being harassed or threatened by debt collectors. ... More...
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Elane Vega v. Walmart Stores East, L.P., et al.

Port Charlotte, Florida personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a premises liability negligence theory.

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Florida Premises liability law summary
Florida Premises Liability Law Summary:
1. General Principle:

Property owners in Florida have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition to prevent injuries to la... More...
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Marily Hernandez v. Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company

Fort Myers, Florida insurance lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.

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Florida Bad Faith Insurance Law: Summary
In Florida, an insurance company can be held liable for "bad faith" when it fails to act in good faith towards its insured in handling a claim. This means the insurer doesn't meet its legal or contractual ... More...
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Jesse Andrade, et al. v. Kevin Rambosk, et al.

Fort Myer, Florida personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued on a civil rights wrongful death theory.

Twenty-one seconds after arriving at the scene and without warning, Deputy Jean shot at Morales four times from five feet away. Morales was also attacked by a K-9. Morales died from his injuries.... More...
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United States of America v. Jorge Cesar Ferretiz-Hernandez

Orlando, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Jorge Cesar Ferretiz-Hernandez is a Mexican national. In 2002, he was convicted of conspiracy to distribute and possess
with intent to distribute methamphetamine. After completing his 121-month prison sentence in 2011, he was ... More...
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Samuel Scott, Jr. v. City of Miami, et al.

Miami, Florida civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff claiming ultiple claims against Officers Guzman,
Bloom, Hernandez, and Carriel in their individual capacities and against the City of Miami.1 Scott sued under the Fourth amendment for unreasonable seizure against all of the officers and unreasonable search against Officer Hernandez pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, along with filing sta... More...
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J.F. v. Carnival Corporation, d.b.a Carnival Cruise Lines

Miami, Florida personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a maritime tort Negligent failure to warn of the danger of and prevent as assault.

J.F. alleges that three fellow passengers sexually assaulted
her in a stateroom on a Carnival cruise ship. She contends that
Carnival could have foreseen the perpetrators’ crime and should
have, but failed to, take preventativ... More...
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State of Oklahoma v. J.M.J.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:

UTTERING FORGED INSTRUMENT UNDER $1000, in violation of 21 O.S. 1592

MoreLaw was created to help people find experienced lawyers to represent them in the more than 3,144 counties across the United States. Click the link above to see a list of lawyers ready and willing to represent you if you have a ... More...
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Carl M. Canevari, et aux. v. Christopher Lusby, Deborah Lusby, and Donald Lushy

Sebring, Florida civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in an easement dispute.

This is a case involved a dispute over an easement for ingress and egress across portions of property owned by Appellants, the Lusbys. Appellees, the Canevaris, filed a three-count amended complaint seeking: Count I, declaration of an express easement; Count II, injunctive relief precluding the Lusby... More...
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Department of Children and Families v. K.M., Father of P.M.

Green Cove Springs, Florida family law lawyer represented the Defendant in a termination of parental rights case.

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In Florida, terminating parental rights permanently ends a parent's legal relationship with their child, typically due to a parent's inability to provide a safe and stable environment. This can happen voluntarily, through a signed surrender, or involuntarily, a... More...
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State of Florida v. Alfred Facundo

Bradenton, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with kidnappin.

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"To establish a claim of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel, a petitioner must show that appellate counsel performed deficiently and that 'the deficiency of that performance compromised the appellate process to such a degree as to undermine confidence in the fairness and co... More...
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State of Florida v. Richard Allen Cochran

Fort Myers, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with burglary, manslaughter, and conspiracy.

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Legal issue Can a detective's testimony on a witness's credibility lead to reversible error in a criminal trial?
Headnote

EVIDENCE LAW. IMPROPER BOLSTERING. The case examines whether the trial court erred in allowing a detective to testif... More...
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State of Florida v. Wilbert Tony Sheppard

Tampa, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school.

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Legal issue Is an appellant's sentence as a habitual felony offender legally valid when one of the prior felony convictions is for possession of cocaine under Florida law?
Headnote

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. HABITUAL FELONY OFFENDER SENTEN... More...
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John P. Middleton v. The Hollywood Reports, LLC, Gary Baum, and Roy Lee

Miami, Florida personal injury lawyers represented the parties in a defamation case.

This defamation action stems from a soured professional and personal relationship between John P. Middleton and Roy Lee.
That relationship began and ended in California, and much of the subsequent fallout between the two men also took place there. Mr. Middleton sued Mr. Lee in California superior cour... More...
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Aidan Sanchez v. Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida consumer law lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) violation theory.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 is a federal law that restricts telemarketing calls, text messages, and faxes to protect consumers from intrusive communications. It regulates the use of automatic dialing systems, artificial or prerec... More...
   $1 (06-06-2025 - FL)

David Szczepansk v. The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

Fort Lauderdale, Florida employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an employee benefits E.R.I.S.A. theory.

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that primarily protects employees' retirement savings and health plans, ensuring they receive promised benefits. It sets standards for retirement plans, including participation, vesting, an... More...
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Michale Williams v. International Directional Drilling, Inc.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida labor and employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor. It applies to employees in both the private sector and state and local governments, as well as federal, according to the U... More...
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United States of America v. Francisco Alexander Ulloa Villegas

Fort Lauderdale, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegal reentry after removal.... More...    $0 (06-06-2025 - FL)

Shelly Webb v. Mavis Tire Supply, LLC

Fort Lauderdale, Florida labor and employment lawyers represented the Plaintiff on an employment discrimination claim.... More...    $0 (06-06-2025 - FL)

Janeth Trujillo, et al. v. American Security Insurance Company

Fort Lauderdale, Florida insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.

In Florida, bad faith actions against insurers are governed by Florida Statute 624.155. This statute allows a policyholder to sue an insurer for damages caused by the insurer's failure to act in good faith in settling a claim. Bad faith claims often arise w... More...
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George Kramer Lambros v. Jappel, LLC, et al.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida labor law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory.... More...    $1 (06-06-2025 - FL)

Darien Nunez and Rances Calvo v. Selective Insurance Company of the Southeast

Fort Lauderdale, Florida insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of contract theory.

In Florida, a bad faith breach of an insurance contract occurs when an insurer acts dishonestly or unreasonably in failing to fulfill its contractual obligations, such as denying a valid claim, delaying payments, or underpaying a claim. Florida law recognizes both fir... More...
   $1 (06-09-2025 - FL)

Luis Prada v. Cruise Yacht Opco, Ltd., Co.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a marine negligence theory claim.

In marine negligence law, negligence is established when a shipowner, employer, or other party fails to exercise reasonable care, leading to injury or damage. This failure can include things like failing to maintain seaworthiness of a vessel, providing a safe work environment, or... More...
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Alexis Fernandez Hernandez v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP

Alexis Fort Lauderdale, Florida personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff and Defendant on a premises liability negligence claims.

In Florida, premises liability laws hold property owners responsible for injuries caused by dangerous conditions on their property, provided they knew or should have known about the hazard. To succeed in a premises liability claim, the injured party mu... More...
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The United States of America, on behalf of and for the use and benefit of iENG, LLC, v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America

Fort Lauderdale, Florida surety bond law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Miller Act claim.


The Miller Act (40 U.S.C. 311-313) is a federal law requiring payment and performance bonds on contracts exceeding $150,000 for federal government construction projects. These bonds protect subcontractors and material suppliers from nonpayment by the prime contractor. 28 U.S.C. § 1352 pr... More...
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Alexander Alicea, et al. v. Peters Plumbing, Inc., et al.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida employment law lawyers represented the parties in a Fair Labor Standards Act violation dispute.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as referenced in 29 U.S.C. 201, is a federal law that sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for workers in the private sector and state and local governments. It ensures employees are paid at leas... More...
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United States of America v. Daniel Boeckler

Fort Lauderdale, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with selling, dispensing and distributing a controlled substance.

The most commonly prosecuted drug offenses are violations of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)
and 960(a). Section 841(a) prohibits the knowing or intentional manufacture, distribution,
dispensation, or possession with intent to manufacture, dist... More...
   $0 (06-04-2025 - FL)

United States of America v. Ludnie Jean

Fort Lauderdale, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted conspiracy to commit wire fraud.... More...    $0 (06-06-2025 - FL)

Alissa Gilman v. American Airlines, Inc.

West Palm Beach, Florida civil rights lawyers represented the parties in a Civil Rights Violation dispute.

Civil rights violations occur when individuals are unfairly treated or denied their fundamental rights due to protected characteristics or when their constitutional rights are infringed upon by government actors or private individuals. These violations can involve discrimination, pol... More...
   $0 (05-08-2025 - FL)

Howard Cohan v. Nordstrom, Inc.

West Palm Beach, Florida rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on an Americans with Disabilities Act violation theory.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas of public life, including employment, public services, public accommodations, and transportation. It ... More...
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Jessica Aguayo v. Loving Hands for the Needy, Inc.

West Palm Beach, Florida civil rights lawyers represented the parties in an Employment Discrimination case.

Federal employment discrimination laws protect individuals from unfair treatment in the workplace based on their race, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, disability, age (40 or older), or genetic information. These laws, en... More...
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G.V. v. Forest Trail Academy, LLC

West Palm Beach, Personal Injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a negligence theory.... More...    $1 (06-06-2025 - FL)

United States of America v. Rorael Lopez-Gabriel

West Palm Beach, Florida criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with illegal re-entry of a deported alien in violation of 8 U.S.C. 1326(a), which provides:

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, any alien who-

(1) has been arrested and deported or excluded and deported, and thereafter

(2) enters, attempts to enter, or is at any time found in, ... More...
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United States of America v. Lawrence S. Duran

Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with Medicare fraud.

Miami resident Lawrence Duran, the owner of a mental health care company, American Therapeutic Corporation (ATC), was sentenced today to 50 years in prison for orchestrating a $205 million Medicare fraud scheme, announced the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services (HH... More...
   $0 (09-16-2011 - FL)

Kelly A. Legg v. Juan Villegas

Fort Lauderdale, Florida civil litigation lawyers represented the Plaintiff and the Defendant.

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Adrienne Dixon v. West Palm Beach Food & Beverage, LLC

Palm Beach, Florida personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a negligence theory.

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Michael Gabor v. Remington Lodging and Hospitality, LLC, d/b/a/ One Ocean Resort and Spa, and Robert J. Henderson

Jacksonville, Florida personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a negligence theory.

Michael Gabor was a guest at the hotel owned by the defendant, Remington. The co-defendant, Henderson, was employed by Remington as a maintenance worker at the hotel. While the trial testimony as to its cause differed greatly, a physical altercation occurred between Gabor and Henderson... More...
   $0 (05-30-2025 - FL)

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