Monthly Archives: June 2021
The Impact of the Pandemic on Personal Injury Lawsuits
The pandemic throttled just about every major industry in the country and that included the legal industry. With fears over the coronavirus spreading, the courts held remote hearings for criminal defendants only when absolutely necessary. Important things like bail hearings and criminal pleadings were done over Zoom while all but a few personal injury… Read More »
$10 Million Lawsuit Filed Against “Odorous and Ill-tempered” Yacht Captain
Plaintiffs say that an “odorous and ill-tempered” yacht captain who took an open Atlantic route from Nassau to Eleuthera Island against their express wishes should pay them $10 million for exposing them to dangerous seas. The plaintiffs say when they asked the captain to travel to calmer waters, he appeared angry and resentful of… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed at Apartment Complex Where Mass Shooting Took Place
The residents of Oakwood Terrace Apartments have filed a $10 million lawsuit against the apartment complex over a mass shooting that occurred on-premises. Residences say that the company that manages the property ignored security concerns over two prior murders on the grounds. On April 15, 2021, multiple gunmen sprayed the apartment complex with bullets… Read More »
Parents Sue After Child Dies in Wave Pool
The parents of a five-year-old boy have filed a lawsuit against Daytona Beach after their child drowned in a wave pool. They have filed a lawsuit against the Daytona Lagoon alleging negligence, including a failure to adequately supervise the wave pool while the child was drowning. The incident occurred in August of 2019. The… Read More »
Appeals Court: Amazon Liable for Defective Products
If you buy something from a flea market, you don’t typically file a product liability lawsuit against the flea market if you’re injured by something you buy. In fact, it may be difficult to hold anyone liable since much of the stuff you find at flea markets is used. However, Amazon was hoping to… Read More »