Florida

Walt Disney Co.’s Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Dismissed in Land Development Battle

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Orlando, Florida – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Walt Disney Co. against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a case that could impact Disney’s control over development around its popular theme park. U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor ruled that Disney “lacks standing to sue the governor” and his appointed board, which now has authority over the district where the park is located. The judge also determined that the statute granting the governor the power to appoint all members of the tax district’s governing body is constitutional and cannot be challenged on free … Read more

Florida Jury Clears Chrysler of Liability in Lawsuit Over Faulty Automatic Head Restraints

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Miami, Florida – A Florida federal jury has ruled in favor of carmaker Chrysler, stating that the company will not be required to compensate consumers in the state who filed a lawsuit over malfunctioning automatic head restraints. The decision came on Tuesday, following allegations that the faulty restraints inadvertently caused harm to the plaintiffs. The lawsuit was brought forth by consumers in Florida who claimed that the automatic head restraints in Chrysler vehicles were defective and caused injury. However, the jury sided with the carmaker, determining that Chrysler is not responsible for compensating the plaintiffs … Read more

Examining the Complex Legal Battle Between Florida State and the ACC: Insight from Mark T. Wilhelm

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Philadelphia, PA – A dispute between Florida State University (FSU) and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) over the Seminoles’ future in the conference has sparked dueling lawsuits. The heart of the legal battle revolves around a grant of rights, a secretive document worth half a billion dollars. Mark T. Wilhelm, a mergers and acquisitions partner at Troutman Pepper, thoroughly examined the enforceability of this document in the Harvard Law School Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law. In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, Wilhelm shared some insights and personal thoughts on the case. The … Read more

Hit-and-Run: Dump Truck Leaves Woman Seriously Injured on Florida Highway

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ORANGE PARK, Fla. – A 48-year-old woman sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run involving a dump truck early on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of Blanding Boulevard and Kingsley Avenue. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the victim was driving a Toyota Camry when she was rear-ended by the dump truck, which then fled the scene. Authorities have provided a description of the dump truck, stating that it is likely to have damage on the front end, as well as the passenger side headlight and side mirror. The Florida Highway Patrol is … Read more