Florida

Florida Stripper Age Restriction Challenge Dropped Following Court Ruling on Similar Law

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A legal challenge to a Florida law that restricts dancers under 21 from performing in adult entertainment venues has been dropped following a recent federal appeals court ruling. Plaintiffs, including two adult clubs, a dancer, and a retail store, notified the federal court in Tallahassee on Tuesday that they were dismissing their lawsuit. The lawsuit contested the law on First Amendment grounds. U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor subsequently issued an order that closed the case. While the notice did not provide specific reasons for the dismissal, prior filings indicated the plaintiffs were … Read more

Unlocking College Futures: Florida Lawyer Shares Secrets to Securing Scholarships in New Best-Selling Guide

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Daytona Beach, Fla. — In the face of skyrocketing education costs, local attorney Erika J. Barger has published a new book aimed at helping students secure scholarships to lessen their financial burdens. Titled Scholarship Hacks: Insider Tips for Winning College Money, the guide has quickly gained popularity, climbing the charts on Amazon. Barger, who serves as litigation counsel at Brown & Brown, understands firsthand how crucial scholarships can be. During her high school years, she managed to obtain nearly $250,000 in scholarships and financial aid. This achievement allowed her to fully fund her education, leading … Read more

Federal Jury Awards Veteran Over $400K in Landmark Disability Discrimination Case Against Florida Senior Living Facility

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A federal jury has granted a veteran $405,083 in a landmark disability discrimination case involving a local senior living facility. The decision was announced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which had initially pursued the case against The Princess Martha and its managing companies. The lawsuit stemmed from allegations that The Princess Martha, which is operated by TJM Property Management and TJM Properties Inc., failed to comply with federal disability accommodation laws. According to the EEOC, the facility denied reasonable accommodations to an applicant who identified herself as a … Read more

South Florida Man Awarded $3 Million After Defective Takata Airbag Causes Life-Altering Injuries

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MIAMI — A jury in South Florida has awarded $3 million to a man who suffered severe injuries from a malfunctioning airbag during a 2020 traffic accident. The ruling comes after jurors deliberated and reached a verdict for Jose Hernandez on Thursday. Hernandez, who filed a lawsuit in 2022, targeted the Takata Airbag Tort Compensation Trust Fund, established following Takata’s bankruptcy. His injuries occurred when he was driving his 2005 Honda Civic in Miami. While attempting to make a left turn in December 2020, another vehicle struck his car. His legal representation stated that the … Read more