Category: Florida News

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Monday, Oct. 1

Oct 1, 2007

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   ‘No no-fault’ zone ahead for drivers For Florida drivers, a new era is here. After 36 years with a no-fault auto insurance system — where most medical expenses for accident …

On the Move

Oct 1, 2007

Megan M. Grant, a federal energy and regulatory lawyer, has joined Colodny Fass’ regulatory, transactional and compliance division.

Abuse Cases Settled for $14 million

Sep 29, 2007

The state of Florida has paid $14 million to settle the cases of 20 children, including three from Palm Beach County, who were terrorized by a foster parent who beat them with sticks, pipes and extension cords over nearly a …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Friday, Sept. 28

Sep 28, 2007

Click on a headline to read the complete story:   PIP revamp being readied for legislative session There’s one thing for certain: Florida’s controversial no-fault auto insurance law will expire next Monday. But probably not for long.   The plan: …

Children win $14M from State in Abuse Case

Sep 28, 2007

The Florida Division of Risk Management has agreed to pay more than $14 million to 20 children who suffered neglect and abuse while in state custody and after they were adopted, a spokeswoman for the law firms the representing the …

Abused Jacksonville Girl Awarded $788,421

Sep 27, 2007

A 12-year-old Jacksonville girl has been awarded $788,421 in a civil lawsuit against a former Department of Children & Families employee who allegedly sexually abused her seven years ago, an attorney for the child said Thursday.