Monthly Archives: February 2023
Consumers May Be Owed Funds Over Wesson’s Multi-Million Dollar False Advertising
According to a report from CNET, a federal judge has given preliminary approval to a false advertising settlement related to Wesson oil, a popular plant-based cooking oil. The company is set to pay out a total of $3 million to affected consumers. Within this article, our Miami deceptive and unfair trade practices lawyers provide… Read More »
Ritz-Carlton Fights FDUTPA Over Alleged Deceptive Tipping
According to a report from Law360, Ritz-Carlton is still locked in an FDUTPA dispute over alleged deception in regards to its tipping practices. The lawsuit—which was originally filed against the hospitality company in 2020—contends that restaurant locations at Ritz-Carlton hotels in Florida did not give consumers proper notice before adding automatic gratuities to their… Read More »
Sovereign Immunity: Can You Sue The Government?
We are lucky enough to live in America, and often, we forget about the many liberties and freedoms that we have here in the USA. One such freedom is the freedom to sue your own government. That is rare in world civilizations. Rarely does just a common citizen get to sue his or her… Read More »
Bed Sores And Decubitis Ulcers Can Be Deadly
You may be surprised to know that one of the deadliest, most dangerous, and most common nursing home injuries doesn’t come from any kind of abuse at all. Rather it comes from the complete opposite: Doing absolutely nothing. Bed Sores We’re talking about decubitus ulcers, otherwise commonly known as bed sores. Bed sores are… Read More »
Managing Safety At Large-Crowd Events
We live in South Florida, and one of the great things about living here is the extraordinary amount of events that happen here. From concerts to fairs to festivals, almost every weekend of the year you can find something going on, and that’s not even counting our numerous sports teams. Unruly Crowds But with… Read More »
Can A Business Partner Be Held Liable For The Partnership Is Underperforming?
Entering a business partnership is a big decision that requires careful consideration and due diligence. It is important to clearly define the terms of the partnership through a written agreement and to establish a solid foundation of trust and mutual respect. It is also crucial to ensure that both parties have a shared vision… Read More »
Defective Airbags Can Cause Serious Injuries
What if you were told that something inside your car was dangerous—and potentially deadly to you? And what if you were also told that this exact same item was supposed to be there…and when working, actually saves lives? It almost sounds like a riddle. But we’re talking about an underrated feat of modern technology:… Read More »
