Monthly Archives: January 2020
Causes and Liability in Florida’s Train & Railroad Accidents
Since train and railroad accidents are not as common as other transportation accidents such as auto collision or bus crashes, Floridians do not view them as a serious threat. While railroads may not be as popular as they were back in the day, millions of commuters still use subways, commuter trains, trams, and other… Read More »
2020 Brings Changes in Florida’s County Courts
Going to court isn’t really fun for anyone, not even those of us that are paid to be there! Seas of red tape among hard wooden chairs, old carpets and drab walls are never where anyone wants to spend their mornings. But with the coming of the new year, there’s actually some good news…. Read More »
Florida Gentlemen’s Club Settles Sex Discrimination Claim After Refusing to Hire a Male Bartender
On December 10th, 2019, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Gold, Inc. agreed to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit for $20,000. Operating as Sammy’s Gentlemen’s Club in North Florida, the company allegedly refused to even consider hiring a male applicant for the position of bartender. This case should serve as an important… Read More »
What Causes Jackknife Truck Accidents in Florida?
Truck crashes are considered the most dangerous and traumatic of all types of accidents on Florida’s roadways. Big rigs, tractor-trailers, and 18-wheelers can cause terrifying collisions, resulting in personal injury lawsuits, thousands of dollars in property damage, and wrongful deaths. More than 4,100 people died in 2018 as a result of truck accidents across… Read More »
Disney is Suing a Florida Company for Copyright Infringement
According to reporting from News Channel 8, Disney and LucasFilm have filed a lawsuit against Mouseprint Media LLC, a Central Florida business that they accuse of copyright infringement. Among other things, Disney alleges that Mouseprint Media is selling merchandise that intentionally infringes on its logos and designs. Here, we provide an overview of the… Read More »
Fault and Right of Way in Right-Turn Pedestrian Accidents
It turns out, you may end up in a pedestrian accident even if you obey all traffic rules when using crosswalks to cross intersections. Some traffic rules that exist for pedestrians are less obvious than others. For example, what if a crash occurred when a pedestrian began crossing a street when the traffic light… Read More »
Florida Construction Law: What is an Implied Warranty?
In Florida, certain contract terms may be enforceable even if they were never explicitly mentioned in an oral agreement or written agreement. An implied warranty is a presumption that a product or service is “fit”—meaning it conforms to the reasonable expectations of an ordinary buyer. If it does, the aggrieved party may be able… Read More »
Happy 2020, Florida! New Year, New Laws
As the holidays come to an end and we say goodbye to another year, the fireworks of New Year’s Eve are no match for the explosive results of not knowing what new laws coming into effect may affect you. Ironically enough, the most important new law Florida residents should be aware of isn’t actually… Read More »
Tesla Battery Contributed to a Fiery Crash That Killed Two Teens, Parents Are Suing the Company
The battery of a Tesla is partially responsible for killing two teens in a fiery crash, according to an accident report. The conclusion was made by the National Transportation Safety Board and is stemming from a May 2018 auto accident that killed a teen driver and his front-seat passenger. According to the New York… Read More »
