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Death threats. Protests. Rallies. Strong opinions roil around the controversial Federal Communications Commission vote to repeal the Obama administration’s net-neutrality law that protected a free and open Internet. Now, the United Nations has weighed in, saying the vote will silence voices that, without the World Wide Web, never would have […]

The issue of net neutrality discouragingly has devolved into death threats. A 28-year-old man faces criminal charges for allegedly saying he will kill Rep. John Katko if the New York Republican supports the Federal Communications Commission’s vote on rolling back the rules that enable a free and open Internet. Patrick […]

In this Issue: Tractor-trailer/minivan collision results in $5 million settlement Chris Searcy honored with Anti-Defamation League Award Patient loses eyesight when medical center fails to protect him Impaired driver rear-ends vehicle resulting in $750,000 in damages Emergency care facility fails to diagnose clear indications of spinal damage Stryker V40 cases […]

In this Issue: $1.55 million jury verdict won against negligent surgeon Serious hip fracture in slip-fall accident results in long, difficult recovery $1 million settlement for neck injuries suffered for years after traffic accident Rapid IV replenishment of sodium results in baby’s death Mass Tort highlights for 2nd quarter 2017 […]

In this Issue: Searcy Denney earns historic victory in Florida Supreme Court Second national settlement successfully negotiated by SDSBS and the Mass Tort Team Uninsured motorist slams into driver causing neck and back injuries Failure to properly monitor LASIK patient results in permanent damage Failure to respond with emergent intervention […]

In this Issue: UPS semi-trailer truck rear-ends dump truck killing driver, passenger Worker’s fall in unmarked elevator shaft causes permanent brain damage Motorcycle crash permanently injures professional marine captain A Guide for Florida Voters College student killed in collision Mass Tort Highlights for 2nd Quarter 2016

In this Issue: $23.1 million jury award for victim of police shooting $16 million award for two misdiagnoses that caused permanent blindness and paralysis CVN’s ‘Super Six of 2015’ includes Beber v. MDVIP Florida Supreme Court reverses Court of Appeal allowing litigation of claims against UPS Mass Tort Highlights for […]

In this Issue: 16 SDSBS lawyers named 2016 “Best Lawyers” $6.2 million award for horrific injuries caused by motorcycle crash Surgeon’s use of improper heart valve during surgery results in death 26-year-old college student permanently paralyzed in truck accident Doctors performed cardioversion procedure without blood thinners Violent car crash leaves […]

In this Issue: Event management’s failure to comply with safety procedures results in death of power boat racer (page 1) Truck tire explodes causing fatal multiple-vehicle crash on I-95 (page 7) Insurance company insolvency leaves garbage company uninsured in truck-bicyclist fatal accident (page 9) Substandard car repair results in brake […]

In this Issue: $8.5 million awarded for medical service’s negligence, fraud, and false advertising Confidential settlements on SDSBS mass tort actions involving defective drugs and medical devices Uninsured motorist coverage provided protection for accident victim Young girl seriously injured in fall from horse with violent history Hospital misdiagnosed woman’s life-threatening […]