Category Archives: Premises Liability
‘Finally,’ Scott declares opioid epidemic a public health emergency
Responding to months of public outcry, Gov. Rick Scott declared a public health emergency Wednesday in the fight against the opioid epidemic, a sea change in what had been a hands-off approach by state officials to a crisis that has killed thousands. “Today I feel relief — relief that the voices of so many… Read More »
Water Park Injuries
From the thrills of the water slide to the relaxation of a wade pool, water parks host thousands of visitors each and every day. But as parents pack up the kids, they should consider the potential dangers inside these parks and know what options exist when injuries do occur. Earlier this month, the Miami… Read More »
Sue the Right Entity in Premises Liability Cases
Ms. Vickie Jones, the plaintiff in the 2011 case of Jones v. Basha, Inc., had a great case. While in the parking lot of a convenience store called Central Food Market, she was viciously carjacked. The store, she alleged, had failed to provide security of any kind to protect its customers. Hers was to… Read More »
