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Florida Woman Claims Maker of Brake Grinder Is Responsible for Her Cancer, as Asbestos Trial Opens

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Feb 20, 2025 4:30:58 PM

Fort Lauderdale, FL— Attorneys Tuesday debated who was responsible for a Florida woman’s terminal cancer, as trial opened against the maker of a brake-grinding tool that the woman says exposed her to asbestos. Cook v. Hennessy Industries, et al. CACE24003818.


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Topics: Asbestos, Florida, Cook v. Hennessey Industries, et al.

More Than $800M at Stake as Trial Opens Against Wells Fargo Over Claims It Mismanaged Massive Trust

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Feb 14, 2025 2:57:47 PM

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Fort Lauderdale, FL— Attorneys this week debated whether Wells Fargo mismanaged a massive trust fund intended for thousands of children who are members of Florida’s Seminole Tribe, as trial opened against the banking giant. Gopher, et al. v. Wells Fargo, et al.

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Topics: Florida, Gopher, et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., et al.

Jury Hands Down $5M Verdict Against Miami-Dade County at Trial Over Cyclist Injured by Security Gate

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Jan 27, 2025 4:59:07 PM

Miami, FL— A Florida jury earlier this month found Miami-Dade County liable for the injuries a bicyclist suffered when she was struck by a security gate arm, handing down a nearly $5 million verdict in the case, while also clearing the security company that oversaw the gate. LaTour v. Miami-Dade County, et al., 2018-CA-000853. 

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Topics: Florida

Trial Opens Against Miami-Dade County & Security Co. Over Bicyclist Struck by Security Gate Arm

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Jan 16, 2025 1:00:00 PM

Miami, FL— Attorneys Tuesday debated who was responsible for the bicycle accident that severely injured a Florida woman’s arm, as trial opened against Miami-Dade County and a security company tasked with overseeing a subdivision exit gate. LaTour, et al. v. Miami-Dade County, et al., 2018-CA-000853. 

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Topics: Florida, Transportation, LaTour v. Miami-Dade County, et al.

Florida Jury Awards $5.7M+ For Teen's Crash Injuries

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Dec 13, 2024 11:10:55 AM

Editor's note: This article has been updated with comments from the attorneys.

Sarasota, FL— A Florida state court jury awarded more than $5.7 million Wednesday for the shattered leg and other injuries a teenager suffered in a 2022 crash. Gerlt v Odon, 2023-CA-001479.

 

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Topics: Florida, Transportation, Gerlt, et al. v. Odon, et al.