Hess v. RJ Reynolds
Feb 3, 2009
Stuart Hess's widow Elaine Hess sued cigarette maker Philip Morris, claiming that her husband could not stop smoking because he was addicted to nicotine. Mr. Hess died of lung cancer at age 55, in 1997.Hess v. RJR Reynolds was the first of the "E...
Dec 3, 2008
Stuart Hess's widow Elaine Hess sued cigarette maker Philip Morris, claiming that her husband could not stop smoking because he was addicted to nicotine. Mr. Hess died of lung cancer at age 55, in 1997.Hess v. RJR Reynolds was the first of the "E...
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Nov 5, 2008
Plaintiff Martha Kornak's husband, 35 year-old James Kornak, died after surgery to install a pacemaker, which was indicated for atrial fibrillation or arrhythmia (fast or irregular heartbeat). The pacemaker was successfully implanted, but due to ...
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Sep 22, 2008
A lawsuit filed by luxury auto dealer Norman Braman challenging a plan to finance a Florida Marlins ballpark will go forward after a judge chose Thursday not to dismiss complaints that the plan is unconstitutional and misappropriates voter-approve...
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Clark v. Autonation
Jul 14, 2008
Clark, an Alamo car rental marketing executive, requested enforcement against Autonation of his employment contract's salary continuation provision of $1 million dollars ($100K per year for ten years). Autonation purchased Alamo and allegedly acc...
Jul 14, 2008
A lawsuit filed by luxury auto dealer Norman Braman challenging a plan to finance a Florida Marlins ballpark will go forward after a judge chose Thursday not to dismiss complaints that the plan is unconstitutional and misappropriates voter-approve...
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Apr 18, 2008
Class of 58,000+ Broward County homeowners sought inverse condemnation compensation for the government's alleged taking of 133,720 citrus trees pursuant to the Citrus Canker Eradication Program (CCEP). The Florida Department of Agriculture and Co...
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Sep 19, 2007
Pharmaceutical product liability action where Mr. Kozic claims that he used VIOXX for approximately nine weeks before suffering his heart attack in April 2001 at age 50.The jury delivered a verdict in favor of the defense.
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Noel v. North Broward Hospital District
Aug 9, 2007
Proceeding to determine whether plaintiff attorneys were entitled to recover a 25% contractual contingency fee (worth approximately $500,000) plus $42,000 in costs from a portion of a recovery on behalf of a successful medical malpractice plaintif...
Jul 16, 2007
A defective carburetor allegedly caused the crash of a Cessna 150, severely injuring both occupants.A pilot and a student pilot were conducting touch-and-go landings at night when the engine lost power on takeoff. According to the plaintiff, both...
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Jun 19, 2007
Police officer who was President of the Fraternal Order of Police for Florida from 1996-2004, alleged that he lost his job and was defamed and humiliated by false statements on June 24, 2005, publicly accusing him of fraud and misappropriation of ...
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Jun 18, 2007
Automotive product liability based on seat belt-wearing plaintiff who suffered broken neck and paralyzation after vehicle roof was crushed in 1993 Ford Aerostar rollover accident.On August 3, 2002, the Ford Aerostar suffered a tire blowout while t...
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