Author Archives: Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig
Florida State Regulators Have Recovered Nearly $500 Million From Scammers Since 2019
The third week of November is International Fraud Awareness Week. Regulators and consumer protection groups are warning consumers about the pervasive (and growing) threat posed by scammers. According to a report from Florida Daily, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody reports that state regulators have recovered more than $469 million from scammers since 2019. Florida… Read More »
St. Louis Law Partners Locked In Legal Dispute Over Alleged Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
According to a report from the St. Louis Post Dispatch, two partners at the Missouri-based law firm of Schlichter, Bogard and Denton are locked in a partnership dispute over an alleged breach of fiduciary duty. The St. Louis Post Dispatch states that the plaintiff, Roger Denton, has sued his partner, Jerry Schlichter, for allegedly… Read More »
Delivery Drivers And Installers: Who Is Coming Into Your Home?
Who is going into your home? You probably don’t think much about it, but you let strangers into your home every day. They often come to do deliveries or setup for items that you have bought from large retailers. Delivery people or installers are common visitors to our home. But who are these people?… Read More »
Recognizing The Signs Of PTSD After A Car Or Other Accident
For many years, when servicemembers would come home from battle, the public didn’t quite know what was wrong with them. They acted erratically, seemed to have varying emotional problems, and sometimes had trouble readjusting to everyday life. However, we now know that they were suffering from an illness that many accident victims also suffer… Read More »
Why Are Police Accident Reports Inadmissible In Your Injury Trial?
After a car accident, it is common for your attorney to get the police report. The police report is generated by the police based on their investigation at the scene of a car accident. To many victims, when the police find the other driver to be at fault, that is a guaranteed win. After… Read More »
A Federal Court Allows FDUTPA Against Toyota To Move Forward (Alleged Defective HVAC System)
On October 25th, 2022, a judge from the United States District Court for the Central District of California ruled in favor of a consumer in an FDUTPA claim—denying a motion to dismiss filed by Toyota. The case of Jose Javier Perez, vs. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., et al centers around allegations that Toyota… Read More »
Don’t Make These Mistakes If You Have A Slip And Fall
If you are in an accident where you fall on someone’s property, it may seem like it is an easy case. They allowed something dangerous to be on the floor, whether that is an item or some substance, you fell on it, and that must mean that your case must be relatively easy. Don’t… Read More »
Florida Attorney General Shuts Down Nearly Two Dozen “Moving Company” Scams
On November 2nd, 2022, the Florida Office of Attorney General announced that its office has been recognized with an award for shutting down nearly two dozen moving company scams that were operating in the state. The award was granted by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), which has federal regulatory authority in these… Read More »
As Snowbirds Return, Pedestrian Safety Is Top-Of-Mind
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) are in high alert as snowbirds flock back to the Sunshine State. The simple fact is that every person has a right to safely co-exist on the streets with motor vehicles and drivers are responsible for staying alert… Read More »
One Person Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash Outside Of West Palm Beach
According to reporting from the Boca Post, a vehicle has been located after a hit-and-run crash left one person dead just outside of West Palm Beach. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office found the vehicle suspected in the crash within West Palm Beach’s Holiday Ranch mobile home community. The fatal collision is still under… Read More »
What To Know About The Glasgow Coma Scale (Brain Injury Diagnostic Tool)
Brain injuries are a significant public health hazard. A study published by the National Library of Medicine, estimates that 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are reported nationwide each year. Though, the true number of TBIs is suspected to be even higher due to an underreporting problem. All brain injuries require immediate medical attention…. Read More »
Debunking Five Myths About Personal Injury Claims In West Palm Beach
Accidents happen. According to data cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans make a collective 35 million injury-related visits to emergency rooms each year. A serious injury can cause a huge disruption to you and your family. It could lead to stacks of medical bills, lost wages, and immense pain… Read More »
Important Takeaways From The 2022 Hurricane Season
What began as one of the quietest hurricane seasons in recent history ended with a one-two punch that few of us could have possibly imagined. After Hurricane Ian devastated Florida’s southwest, it then crossed the state, leaving a trail of destruction across Central and Northeast regions that Hurricane Nicole eventually polished off when the… Read More »
CV Sciences Prepared To Settle Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit
According to a report from Natural Product Insider, CV Sciences—a hemp industry and alternative health company with a main headquarters in California—is on the verge of settling a shareholder derivative lawsuit. The preliminary settlement of the derivative claim still needs to be approved by a federal judge in Nevada. Here, our West Palm Beach… Read More »
Holiday Season Marks The Most Dangerous Time Of The Year
The period between Thanksgiving until the end of the year is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Based on figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 36 alcohol-related traffic fatalities occurred every day in the United States during the five-year period that was examined between… Read More »
Delaware Court Of Chancery Dismissed Partnership Lawsuit, Upholds Arbitration Agreement
The Delaware Court of Chancery has upheld a pre-dispute arbitration provision in the case of Wildfire Productions, L.P. v. Team Lemieux LLC and Lemieux Group—a partnership dispute involving the owners of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). The court emphasized that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) strongly favors the enforceability of… Read More »
McKesson Corporation Will Pay Shareholders More Than $140 Million In Drug Pricing Case
According to reporting from Reuters, McKesson Corporation—a healthcare company with a main headquarters in Irving, Texas—will pay approximately $140 million to resolve a lawsuit brought by shareholders in a drug pricing case. The preliminary agreement still requires court approval. Here, our Miami shareholder dispute attorney highlights the key things to know about the lawsuit…. Read More »
Civil RICO Lawsuit Alleges Contractor Embezzled Nearly $600,000 In Vermont Project
According to a report from VTDigger, a contractor has been accused of embezzlement of more than $600,000 from a non-profit organization in a civil RICO lawsuit filed in a state court in Vermont. The plaintiff ValleyNet—a nonprofit that operates the internet provider “ECFiber”—alleges that a contractor named John Van Vught diverted funds before disappearing…. Read More »
Three Years Later, Court Allows Class Action Shareholder Lawsuit To Proceed Against Sonus
According to Reuters, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts will allow a class action shareholder lawsuit against Sonus Networks Inc.—the cloud-based communications company that went on to merge with Ribbon Communications US LLC—to proceed. The shareholder lawsuit is especially notable because it has been three years since the latest claim… Read More »
Why Do Large Commercial Trucks Get Into Accidents?
Every day, we share the road with trucks. Not just the family or small work truck, but large, 18-wheeler tractor trailer trucks. Your car or SUV is no match for a large tractor trailer truck. Combined with the truck’s sheer size and weight the truck itself may be carrying heavy or even flammable cargo,… Read More »