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Condo Association Sued for ‘Legionella’ Contaminated Spa
SAINT PETERSBURG Fla. – A condominium association has been sued for allegedly sickening at least one person in 2018 with Legionnaire’s disease throug [...]
Tampa Couple Gets ‘Taken For a Ride’ at Unlawful Auto Dealer
TAMPA, Fla. - A Hillsborough County couple has filed a “Class Representation” lawsuit against now-defunct Auto Rush, LLC, an automotive dealership th [...]
Hernando County Sued for “Blackballing” Road Improvement Bidder
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. - Continued squabbles between Hernando County and a road improvement project bidder have culminated in accusations of “blackbal [...]
Juvenile Sexual Exploration vs. Sexual Assault: New Lawsuit Sues Behavioral Center
TAMPA, Fla. - In a heart-wrenching lawsuit, a behavioral health center and security firm are sued for imposing negligence, negligent supervision, and [...]
Camping World Sued for Allegedly Dangerous Mold Contamination in Couple’s RV
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A Polk County couple suffering from a dangerous mold found in their recreational vehicle has sued Camping World RV Sales located [...]
Federal Court Restrains Tampa Pharmacy And Two Individuals From Dispensing Opioids Or Other Controlled Substances
TAMPA, Fla. - A federal court in Florida issued a temporary restraining order enjoining a Tampa pharmacy and two of its employees from dispensing opi [...]
Estate Of Deceased Florida Urologist Agrees To Pay More Than $1.7 Million To Settle False Claims Act Liability
United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces Friday that the Estate of Dr. Patrick T. Hunter has paid the United States $1.75 million to resolv [...]
Unwanted Text Messages Prompt Two Florida Class Action Lawsuits
Two class action lawsuits against an advertising technology company and a healthcare service provider reflect growing consumer agitation for receivin [...]
Brooksville Helicopter Tragedy Prompts Wrongful Death Suit
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – A tragic incident that occurred on January 10, 2019, at the Tampa Bay Regional Airport in Brooksville has prompted a lawsuit purs [...]
Middle District Of Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects More Than $276 Million In Civil And Criminal Actions In 2020
Tampa – United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announced today that the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) collected $276,324,126.35 in criminal and [...]