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Woman says pain doctor performed surgery without consent

1 month ago | flarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

ORLANDO, Fla. – A Florida woman filed a lawsuit in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, alleging her pain management doctor performed a surgical procedure to which she did not consent. Carrie Causey McShan, the plaintiff, filed the action in the Orange Circuit Court last week against Dr. Paul S. Webster.
Ousted state attorney's spokeswoman agrees to settle civil rights lawsuit for $40,000

1 month ago | flarecord.com | Michael Carroll

A former spokeswoman for the State Attorney’s Office in Orange County has agreed to accept a $40,000 settlement to end her federal lawsuit alleging the office violated her rights under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Keisha Mulfort, who once served as chief of staff and public information officer for State Attorney Monique Worrell, agreed to the settlement last month to resolve issues outlined in her legal complaint filed in the Middle District of Florida.
Orange County judge ordered to appear before Florida Supreme Court for public reprimand

1 month ago | flarecord.com | Michael Carroll

The Florida Supreme Court has ordered an Orange County judge who called an assistant state’s attorney an “ass” during criminal court proceedings to appear before the high court for a public reprimand.
Estate of murdered delivery driver sues apartment complex

1 month ago | flarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

TALLAHASSEE – The estate of Leon County man has filed a wrongful death suit against an apartment complex after he was killed while making a food delivery by armed trespassers. Alisha Giles filed her complaint May 2 on behalf of the estate of Aaron Giles in Leon County Circuit Court against SP Sunrise LP and Standard Sunrise Place Manager LLC, which own and operate Sunrise Place Apartments in Tallahassee.
Uthmeier announces arrests in $345K Medicaid transportation fraud scheme

1 month ago | flarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has announced its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is charging two men arrested for their roles in a coordinated scheme to defraud Florida’s Medicaid program out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-emergency medical transportation claims. “Florida’s Medicaid program is not there to line the pockets of fraudsters gaming the system,” Uthmeier said.
Tampa couple blames hurricane-powered dumpster for home damage

1 month ago | flarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

A Tampa couple says a runaway dumpster propelled by Hurricane Helene severely damaged their home. Robert and Carolyn Greene filed their complaint April 30 in Hillsborough County Circuit Court against Six Nations Inc. According to the complaint, Michigan-based Six Nations provides refuse services to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. Specifically, the company owns and operates dumpsters located on the base. In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene hit Tampa, causing a storm surge in Tampa Bay.
Judge rules against former Florida State Senate candidate's defamation lawsuit

1 month ago | flarecord.com | Michael Carroll

A Florida circuit court has tossed out a lawsuit filed by an unsuccessful GOP state Senate candidate who alleged he was defamed by a Republican political committee that tried to tie his campaign donations to China. Judge Dan Mosley of the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court in Lake County granted the Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee’s motion for summary judgment on April 17 in the lawsuit filed last year by candidate Bowen Kou.
Florida House members thwarted from rolling back DeSantis-supported legal reforms

1 month ago | flarecord.com | Michael Carroll

Florida Republican representatives have made several attempts this year to roll back past tort reforms that Gov. Ron DeSantis credited for helping to stabilize the property insurance market and lower auto insurance premiums. Recent state Senate actions, however, have blocked these legislative moves.
Parents accuse hospital of 'callous, potentially racist behavior' as infant died

1 month ago | flarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

The parents of a premature baby say a hospital worker caused a spinal cord injury that proved fatal to the newborn have filed an amended complaint that alleges a pattern of “callous and potentially racist behavior” by hospital staff in the final moments of the infant’s life. Gianna Lopera and Jahmiah Peets filed their original complaint October 17 in Orange County Circuit Court against Orlando Health Inc. doing business as Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.
Parents accuses hospital of 'callous, potentially racist behavior' as infant died

1 month ago | flarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

The parents of a premature baby say a hospital worker caused a spinal cord injury that proved fatal to the newborn have filed an amended complaint that alleges a pattern of “callous and potentially racist behavior” by hospital staff in the final moments of the infant’s life. Gianna Lopera and Jahmiah Peets filed their original complaint October 17 in Orange County Circuit Court against Orlando Health Inc. doing business as Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.