Monthly Archives: September 2020
Family Whose Gender Reveal Party Caused Lethal El Dorado Fire May Face Criminal Charges
On September 5, a family hosting a gender reveal party triggered a smoke-generating pyrotechnical device that malfunctioned and caught fire. Although they tried to contain the fire, they were unsuccessful, and it has continued to spread throughout San Bernardino County. Dubbed the “El Dorado Fire,” it has now burned over 19,000 acres and killed… Read More »
Car Crash Injuries That Go Unnoticed Until It’s Too Late
If you’ve ever been in a serious car crash, then you know how traumatic and devastating the impact can be. However, sometimes even milder car crashes can result in injury, regardless of whether you initially determine you feel fine. Due to the rush of adrenaline you experience from such a sudden occurrence, you may… Read More »
When is a Transfer of Property, Assets, or Money Considered Fraudulent?
If you are worried about getting sued, or a lawsuit is going to be filed against you, you may be thinking ahead to how or what you can do with your assets, to avoid having your property or money taken to satisfy any judgment that could be entered against you. Conversely, you may be… Read More »
Injured on a Bus in Miami? Four Steps to Protect Your Rights
Buses are one of the most efficient, cost effective forms of transportation. While travelling on a bus is generally more safe than riding in a passenger car, there are still risks. Accidents happened. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) notes that approximately 65,000 bus accidents are reported nationwide each year. Victims should understand… Read More »
Florida Nursing Homes and Fall Accidents: What to Know About Liability
Fall accidents can lead to very serious injuries—especially for senior citizens and other vulnerable adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 750,000 people are hospitalized for fall accident injuries every year. As the danger is so well-known, nursing homes must take proactive steps to prevent fall accidents. In… Read More »
Florida McDonald’s Franchise Agrees to Settle a Religious Discrimination Claim
On August 19th, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a public statement confirming that Chalfont & Associates Group—a company that owns nearly a dozen McDonald’s franchise locations across the state of Florida—has settled a religious discrimination claim for nearly $70,000. The EEOC filed the employment lawsuit on behalf of a Jewish job… Read More »
What is a Quiet Enjoyment Clause in a Lease Agreement?
In almost every commercial lease, and to some extent, in residential leases, there is a provision called quiet enjoyment. This provision is often overlooked, and many landlords are not even aware what obligations that the provision puts on them, or what can happen when a tenant’s right to quiet enjoyment is breached. What is… Read More »
Can An “As Is” Clause Protect Your Business? Maybe
The two words “as is,” seem to be popular with anybody selling a product, item or service. They seemingly insulate the seller from any liability, putting the entire onus of any defects or problems on the buyer or purchaser. However, there are limits to how far an “As Is” clause can protect your business,… Read More »
Tenancies by the Entireties – A Strong Protection from Collections Actions
One of the most powerful exemptions to collection, and thus, a powerful exemption from creditors, is known as the tenancies by the entireties (TBE). Whether TBE is a good or bad thing probably depends on whether you are the business or person collecting, or the one being collected against. Either way, it can be… Read More »
West Palm Beach Restaurant Chain Agrees to Pay $115,966 to Settle Overtime and Minimum Wage Violations
On August 24th, 2020, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced the results of its investigation into a West Palm Beach-based restaurant chain. Hurricane Wings Management LLC agreed to pay approximately 160 workers more than $115,000 in financial compensation to resolve outstanding overtime claims and minimum wage claims. The wage and hour case… Read More »
