Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida Approves Cap in Wrongful Death Case
The Florida Supreme Court recently upheld the statutory cap on damages that a government entity can be held liable for in a sovereign immunity waiver case, including those for wrongful death. The case in question involved the death of a football player at a state university during practice, and his parents’ wrongful death lawsuit… Read More »
Car Accident Injures Three in Fort Myers
A car accident in Fort Myers recently injured three people and closed down traffic for hours. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of N. Tamiami Trail and Pondella Road. According to the North Fort Myers Fire Department, the seriousness of the accident and debris field shut down the major thoroughfare for… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed by Wrong Way Driver
Florida State Police reported that one woman was killed recently while riding her motorcycle when a car drove the wrong way and crashed into her. The victim was identified as real estate realtor Claudia Alderman, 59, of Plant City and police arrested the driver of the other vehicle, identified as Osbaldo Campos, 21, of… Read More »
Truck Driver Killed in Accident
A truck driver from Jacksonville was tragically killed in a multi-car chain collision on Florida Highway 121 in Lake Butler. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 37-year-old driver’s name will not been released until the next of kin notification is complete. The accident happened around noon in the southbound lanes of Florida 121…. Read More »
Walmart Loses $1 Million Slip-and-Fall Case
A Jacksonville woman won a substantial lawsuit against retail giant Walmart for a slip-and-fall that occurred in one of their Jacksonville stores. This case is a major win for injured plaintiffs because a victim was successful against the major retail chain and for the significant compensation given by the jury in this case. Facts… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Palm Beach Deputy
Recently, the wrongful death civil lawsuit began in federal court against a Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office deputy who is accused of using unnecessary force in the death of a local man. On one side, the man’s family says that the deputy shot their loved one once he was already subdued. On the other side,… Read More »
Young Boy Killed in Boating Accident
Putnam County officials recovered the body of a nine-year-old boy who was involved in a boating accident recently on the St. John’s River near East Palatka. Jonathan “Tate” Ricks, 9, was found at around 5:00 a.m. on Monday near where the accident had taken place two days prior. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Jonathan… Read More »
Motorcycle Accident Caused by Driver with Multiple DUI Convictions
A man charged with multiple offenses after a hit-and-run accident with a motorcycle in Jacksonville has been arrested at least five other times for driving under the influence and causing accidents. Matthew David Frye, 33, has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failing to register as a sex offender in Florida… Read More »
Florida Judge Denies Bid to Toss Product Liability Lawsuit
A federal judge in Florida denied a motion made by Sandoz, Inc. to toss a product liability lawsuit that was made by a patient who claimed that she was injured by their contaminated cancer drugs. The judge ruled that the company’s preemption argument was not enough to prevent the product liability case from moving… Read More »
Florida Declares Caps on Medical Malpractice Claims Unconstitutional
The Florida Supreme Court declared late last month that the caps limiting the amount that a victim can receive in a medical malpractice lawsuit unconstitutional. Declared in a 5-2 decision from the panel of judges, plaintiffs’ lawyers have hailed the decision as a landmark for medical malpractice victims, while medical professionals declared that it… Read More »