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“I am an Emperor!” Psychotic Patient Clobbers Visitor, Tampa General Sued
TAMPA, Fla. - On October 6, 2020, Valerie Brown of Brooksville, Florida, arrived at Tampa General Hospital to visit her ailing father. Within minutes [...]
Disappearing Woman Jilts Tampa Business Magnate for $500,000
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa business magnate, Miller Cooper, 82, has filed suit against an on-again-off-again girlfriend for theft of $500,000. Cooper owns S [...]
Florida Woman’s ‘Urinating on Ice Cream Case’ Streams Back To Court
On July 8, 2019, Jung Soon Wypcha of St. Petersburg was arrested and charged with criminal mischief and tampering by the Indian Shores Police Departm [...]
Patient That Endorsed Tampa’s ‘Dr. Love’ on TV Was An Employee, of Sorts
TAMPA, Fla. - In August 2020, WFLA News Channel 8 broadcasted a COVID-19 news story featuring Dr. Gina Midyett, who owns Life Focus Group Tampa. Its [...]
Jolley Trolley Sued for Age Discrimination, Fabricating Complaints Against Driver
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Jolley Trolley Transportation of Clearwater has been sued by its most senior and eldest bus driver, Robert Schoenstein. A former b [...]
Toddlers Hospitalized After Eating Nerds Rope Candy Laced with Marijuana
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Two toddlers, 16-months and three years old were hospitalized in November 2020 when they unwittingly ate Nerds Rope candy [...]
Christian Attorney ‘Fired’ After Two-Months, Files Multi-Discrimination Lawsuit
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A lawsuit has been filed against South St. Petersburg’s predominant domestic violence organization called “CASA” (Community Ac [...]
“Nightmares of Drowning,” Mother and Disabled Child Sue Legoland Beach Retreat
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - On December 2, a Lithia mother and her disabled 10-year-old son filed a lawsuit against Legoland Beach Retreat and its British p [...]
“I Yelled for Help” Caspers Company Sued by ex-McDonald’s Employee
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - A former employee and regular patron of McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit for false imprisonment which allegedly occurred at the [...]
“I Don’t Do Refunds, It’s Not My Problem” Female Con Artist’s Fraud Spree
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - On August 17, 2020, an identity and financial theft scheme took place at the Brown Boxer, a sports pub and grille on Clearwat [...]