03/03/2010 - Aetna Life Insurance Company, American Baptist Churches in the USA slapped with wrongful death lawsuit
On behalf of his beloved late wife Roseann, Peter Peck of Palm Beach County brings a wrongful death action against Aetna Life Insurance Company and his wife's former employer, American Baptist Churches in the USA, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract and negligence in this case of an emotionally disturbed mother of two driven to suicide by the actions of her insurance company agent.
03/01/2010 - Ted Leopold's Board-of-Governers-Platform
01/26/2010 - Partner sues Arcade Currency Palace
A retail rare currency business, Arcade Currency Palace on Palm Beach, has been slapped with a law suit, by the business partner who helped fund the joint venture and run the store located at 410 S. County Road.
01/25/2010 - Consumer justice law firm Leopold~Kuvin adds Gregory S. Weiss and Leslie M. Kroeger as partners
The consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., is pleased to announce that Gregory S. Weiss and Leslie M. Kroeger recently have been made partners in the firm.
01/25/2010 - Duped Students sue Institute of Allied Medical Professionals (IAMP) for misrepresentation and fraud
Area students enrolled in the Institute of Allied Medical Professionals (IAMP) confident that they would receive a quality, accredited education and be prepared for a job in their chosen field of study. Instead they ended up with a worthless degree, broken promises, and a pile of debt after paying $30,000 in tuition to the school that was not accredited after all.
01/08/2010 - Consumer Justice attorneys file suit against Mack Trucks, Inc. on behalf of injured trucker
In the late afternoon of March 2, 2009, Will Hager, Jr. of Port. St. Lucie was the restrained driver of a 2005 commercial use Mack truck. Mr. Hager was traveling on U.S. 1 in Palm Coast, Flagler County, Florida, when the 2005 model Mack truck he was attempting to decelerate became unresponsive, left the roadway and collided into a tree, thus impacting the fuel tank and battery, and bursting into flames.
01/07/2010 - Nationally recognized consumer justice attorney gifts $25,000 to the Urban League of Palm Beach County
Ted Leopold, nationally recognized attorney in consumer justice law and managing partner of the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., has pledged a gift of $25,000 to the Urban League of Palm Beach County for the second consecutive year.
12/28/2009 - Legal Community Leader Ted Leopold Hosts Reception to Honor Dave Aronberg
Ted and Roslyn Leopold opened their beautiful Palm Beach Gardens home to host a cocktail reception to honor and support friend and candidate, State Senator Dave Aronberg. Senator Aronberg is seeking the office of Florida Attorney General.
12/17/2009 - Consumer justice attorneys settle rollover crash suit with Isuzu Motor Corp.
Ted Leopold and Leslie Kroeger, partners of the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., have reached a settlement with Isuzu Motor Corp. on behalf of their client, Ms. Hilary Everett, who lost both of her legs in a 2007 rollover crash that ejected her from the vehicle despite being properly seat-belted.
12/16/2009 - Settlement reached in Humana death case
The attorneys at the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., have reached a settlement with Humana on behalf of the Riggins family of Tampa, who tragically lost their husband and father, 43 year old Charles Riggins, to leukemia as a result of an alleged error on the part of Mr. Riggins' insurer, Humana.
12/10/2009 - Settlement reached in suit of Former St. John's County School District employee vs. Specialty Risk Services for gross negligence and fraud resulting in quadriplegia
Former St. John's County School District employee, Patricia Roberson, whose on-the-job injury worsened to the point that she became a quadriplegic while Specialty Risk Services disputed her right for coverage of medical care and denied her workers' compensation benefits, has reached a settlement in her lawsuit against them.
12/10/2009 - Prominent consumer justice attorney joins Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation Board of Directors
Ted Leopold, managing partner of the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., in Palm Beach Gardens, has joined the board of directors of Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation. Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation, the philanthropic arm for Hospice of Palm Beach County, is dedicated to supporting programs and services that enhance the quality of life in our community.
12/10/2009 - Consumer justice attorneys Leopold~Kuvin settle Ford Mustang Deadly crash lawsuit
The Andrade family has reached a settlement with Ford Motor Company. The lawsuit arose out of a rear-end accident that killed Norma Andrade, a wife and mother to several children. Everyone involved in the accident walked away with no injuries, except Norma, who was killed despite being a fully seat belted while seated in the right rear seat.
10/29/2009 - Passengers Sue Southwest Airlines After Exposure To Toxic Air
Twin sisters who were seriously injured during a suspected toxic air fume event on a Southwest Airlines flight from Los Angeles filed a lawsuit in federal court in their hometown of Birmingham, Alabama today.
10/28/2009 - Consumer justice attorney seeks election to Florida Bar Association Board of Governors
Ted Leopold, managing partner of the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., in Palm Beach Gardens, is running for a seat on the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar Association, the statewide professional and regulatory organization for lawyers.
10/14/2009 - Flight Attendants sue Airbus, New 'Bleed Air' Exposure lawsuit filed in Federal Court
Ted Leopold with Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., along with attorneys Alisa Brodkowitz and Mike Withey, both from Seattle, Washington, have filed a lawsuit in Broward County, Florida on behalf of two flight attendants who have suffered serious permanent injuries from breathing toxic "bleed air"-engine oil fumes emitted from a defectively designed Airbus aircraft.
10/05/2009 - William C. Wright joins Palm Beach Gardens consumer justice law firm Leopold~Kuvin
Attorney William C. Wright has joined the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., in Palm Beach Gardens. Mr. Wright specializes in consumer, antitrust and securities class-action litigation and will be heading up the firm's class-action practice.
09/29/2009 - Settlement reached in lawsuit against Ford Motor Company for defective vehicle
The family of a young Broward County man who lost his life in a fiery crash of a Ford Mustang that exploded upon impact with a utility pole has reached a settlement with Ford Motor Company.
09/28/2009 - Consumer Justice Attorney Files Wrongful Death Suit against Indian River Memorial Hospital
The last thing Kathleen Browne expected when she brought her disoriented husband to the emergency room at Indian River Memorial Hospital seeking treatment on January 20, 2008, was for him to suffer further injury and ultimately death at the hands of hospital staff.
09/21/2009 - Public Justice Joins Fight To Save Airline Passengers And Crew Members From Toxic 'BLEED AIR' Exposure
Ted Leopold with Leopold~Kuvn, P.A., attorneys Alisa Brodkowitz and Mike Withey, both from Seattle, Washington and Public justice, a national public interest law firm headquartered in Washington DC, has joined a lawsuit in Washington state on behalf of a flight attendant who suffered serious permanent injuries from breathing toxic "bleed air" - engine oil fumes emitted from a defectively designed aircraft.
09/12/2009 - Members and staff attorneys recently sat down with cameras in San Francisco to render testimonials about the work they're doing and their dedication to it. The result is a video compilation, titled "Why Public Justicustice." Please click on the following link to view the Public Justice testimonials.
09/11/2009 - Court OKs unsealing multimillionaire Palm Beach sex offender's secret federal deal in teen prostitution case
An appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling unsealing the confidential deal Jeffrey Epstein struck with federal prosecutors to avoid being charged by them. The Fourth District Court of Appeal this week upheld Circuit Judge Jeffrey Colbath's earlier decision to unseal the agreement. Attorneys for the money manager of billionaires, who have vigorously fought against its release, have 15 days to seek a rehearing with the appeals court. Absent that, it will become public.
09/09/2009 - Rape victim files suit against owners of Sanctuary Cove Luxury Apartments, alleges negligence in hiring her attacker
A North Palm Beach woman who was brutally raped, kidnapped and robbed in July 2007 by former Sanctuary Cove maintenance worker Bobby James Broomfield III, has filed a lawsuit against property owners Sanctuary Bay Trust Corp. and Olen Residential Realty for negligence in hiring Broomfield.
09/04/2009 - Local Consumer Justice Attorney appointed to steering committee to represent County Credit Union embroiled in class-action suit over Massive data breach
Greg Weiss, a consumer justice attorney with the law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., has been appointed to a steering committee of seven attorneys overseeing litigation involving a class action lawsuit with Palm Beach County Credit Union, along with financial institutions in Pensacola, Alabama and Louisiana against Heartland Payment Systems, Inc., following what may turn out to be the largest data breach in U.S. history.
09/04/2009 - Consumer Justice Attorney appointed to United for Families Board of Directors
Leslie M. Kroeger, an attorney for the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., has been appointed to the Board of Directors of United for Families, a non-profit organization that coordinates and oversees child-welfare services in St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee counties.
09/04/2009 - Renowned litigator, consumer justice attorney appointed to Board of MorseLife
Ted Leopold, managing partner of the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., in Palm Beach Gardens, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of MorseLife, a nationally-recognized provider of health care, housing and support services for seniors and their families in Palm Beach County.
09/01/2009 - Flight Attendants Injured From Unsafe Air Filtration Systems On McDonnell-Douglas and Boeing MD-82 Aircraft "Bleed Air"May Disable Entire Flight Crews and ImpactTraveling Public
Flight attendants are the face of every airline. From welcoming passengers aboard the aircraft to ensuring passenger safety in-flight to providing service that sets the carrier apart from the competition, one flight attendant can often be the key factor of choice by the discerning traveling public.
08/10/2009 - Renowned litigator, consumer justice attorney selected for 2010 edition Best Lawyers in America
Ted Leopold, managing partner of the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., in Palm Beach Gardens, has been selected for inclusion in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the specialty of Personal Injury Litigation.
08/07/2009 - Riveria Beach Sonoma Bay marred by crime, foreclosures
When Pamela Hart purchased a townhome in Sonoma Bay in November of 2006, she thought she was moving into a beautiful, gated, owner-occupied community that was going to help revitalize Riveria Beach.
07/29/2009 - Prominent Consumer Justice Attorney appointed to Florida Justice Association Board of Directors
Ted Leopold, managing partner at the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., in Palm Beach Gardens, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Florida Justice Association for a two-year term.
07/28/2009 - Renowned Attorney Elected Secretary to the Public Justice Foundation- America's Public Interest Law Firm
Ted Leopold, managing partner in the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was elected recently by the Board of Directors of Public Justice Foundation to be its secretary.
07/21/2009 - County Credit Union embroiled in class-action suit over massive data breach moved to Southern District of Texas
The law firm of Leopold~Kuvin has joined forces with several other major law firms to represent Palm Beach County Credit Union in a class-action lawsuit with credit unions in Pensacola, Alabama and Louisiana against Heartland Payment Systems, Inc., following what may turn out to be the largest data breach in U.S. history.
06/29/2009 - Top litigator, consumer justice attorney selected for 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
Ted Leopold, managing partner of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., in Palm Beach Gardens, has been selected for inclusion on the Florida Super Lawyers list for 2009. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
06/29/2009 - Consumer justice attorney selected as secretary for Florida Justice Association's Women's Caucus
Leslie M. Kroeger, an attorney for the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., in Palm Beach Gardens, will serve as secretary for the Florida Justice Association's Women's Caucus for the 2009-2010 term.
06/23/2009 - Chinese drywall problems appearing in upscale homes
Among the many thousands of cases of Chinese drywall in South Florida, the problem has predominately affected owners of tract homes in large developments. However,
several large homes containing Chinese drywall have cropped up in Boca Raton at the Oaks, in new construction purchases that exceed one million dollars.
06/23/2009 - Recession forces builder to ax plans for Port St. Lucie mall
Two years ago, dozens of Port St. Lucie officials piled into two buses and took a field trip to the Mall at Wellington Green. Their goal: to scope out the work of Taubman Centers Inc., which planned to build Port St. Lucie's first-ever mall. The much-anticipated shopping hub was to be at least 1.1 million square feet, with restaurants and entertainment.
06/23/2009 - Country's top egg producers hit with class action suit
The consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., has united with a few major law firms around the United States on an anti-trust case that they claim is the result of ten years of unlawful conspiracy by the country's top egg trade groups and producers of eggs and egg products to reduce egg production and artificially inflate prices.
06/16/2009 - Bobby Ginn's Tesoro hit with breach of contract
The high-end Bobby Ginn-owned Tesoro development is facing more problems now that a Port St. Lucie family has filed a lawsuit alleging breach of contract and negligence, as well as claims that Ginn Real Estate sales staff, despite a listing agreement, was operating under an internal directive to not even show their property nor did they allow other Realtors access to it.
06/03/2009 - Delano Hotel owners slapped with law suit for delay in seeking medical treatment for stroke victim
Many stroke victims who receive prompt medical attention following a thrombotic stroke are able to recover, but Frank Gumina of Monroe Township, New Jersey, never had a chance.
06/01/2009 - Former Assistant Public Defender Adam J. Langino joins consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin
Adam J. Langino has joined the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A. Mr. Langino's areas of expertise include personal injury, crashworthiness and managed care litigation.
05/29/2009 - Consumer justice prevails for Tampa woman in settlement of case against Liberty Mutual
Colleen Steadman of Tampa has reached an out-of-court settlement with her insurer Liberty Mutual after a prolonged battle over Liberty Mutual's conduct in delaying authorization for Ms. Steadman to receive a double lung transplant.
05/28/2009 - Grieving Families file lawsuit against Ford Motor Company for defective vehicle
In the early morning hours of June 24, 2006, two Broward County young men, Brandon Kornacki and Daniel Patrick Flavin, tragically died when Mr. Flavin lost control of the Ford Mustang he was driving.
05/27/2009 - During litigation Consumer Justice Attorney Ted Leopold uncovers that Humana, Inc. made a "mistake" leading to the death of a beloved husband and father
Charles Riggins received some startling news in January of 2005 when he was given a diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML).
05/26/2009 - Former St. John's County School District employee sues Specialty Risk Services for gross negligence and fraud resulting in quadriplegia
On November 16, 2001, Patricia Roberson was employed as the director of personnel services for the St. John's County School District when she tripped on uneven pavement while entering her workplace, injuring her neck, back, left hip and left ankle.
05/12/2009 - Settlement Reached in GM Hummer Case Young Girl Crushed As Vehicle Backs up
2005 model vehicle manufactured without Back-up warning device despite noted blind spot A settlement has been reached in the tragic case of a young girl crushed underneath a GM/AM Hummer as her uncle backed over her in the family's driveway.
05/04/2009 - Notable litigator, consumer justice attorney appointed to Florida Bar Professional Ethics Committee
Ted Leopold, consumer justice attorney and senior partner of the law firm Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., in Palm Beach Gardens, has been re-appointed to the Professional Ethics Committee of the Florida Bar for a two-year term.
05/01/2009 - Local Consumer Justice Attorney appointed by Florida Bar to serve on Bar Journal Editorial Board
Diana Martin, an attorney with the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A. in Palm Beach Gardens, has been appointed by the Florida Bar to serve on the Florida Bar Journal/News Editorial Board for a three-year term, beginning July 1, 2009.
04/23/2009 - Consumer Justice attorney starts Martin County Chapter of Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL)
Leslie M. Kroeger, an attorney at the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A., in Palm Beach Gardens, has led the way to creating a Martin County chapter of Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL).
04/17/2009 - Prominent consumer justice attorney elected to Palm Beach County Bar North County Section Board of Directors
Spencer T. Kuvin has been elected to the North County Section of the Palm Beach County Bar Association's Board of Directors. His two-year term begins in June of this year.
04/08/2009 - Renowned consumer justice advocate, community leader named honorary chair of 35th annual Urban League Equal Opportunity Day Gala
Ted Leopold, nationally recognized attorney in consumer justice law and managing partner of the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, PA is this year's honorary chair for the Urban League of Palm Beach County's 35th annual Equal Opportunity Day gala on April 24 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
04/07/2009 - Suit alleging design flaws in General Motors suburban settled
Amanda Wainright of Jefferson County has reached a settlement in her case against General Motors. Ms. Wainright was involved in an accident that occurred during the early morning hours of November 11, 2007.
04/06/2009 - Settlement reached in I-95 Crash that left driver permanently disabled
The Galeas family of West Palm Beach can rest easier now that a settlement has been reached in the case of Selvin Galeas vs. Hubbard Construction, the Florida Department of Transportation and others. The Parties have recently reached a settlement.
03/30/2009 - County Credit Union joins Class-Action Suit following massive data breach
A Palm Beach County Credit Union joined as lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit with credit unions in Pensacola, Alabama and Louisiana against Heartland Payment Systems, Inc., following what may turn out to be the largest data breach in U.S. history.
03/12/2009 - Consumer Justice attorneys file suit against Isuzu Motor Corp. designing a defective truck Allege design defect causes truck door latch and restraints to fail, causing driver to be ejected and have her legs traumatically amputated.
03/06/2009 - Supreme Court upholds the rights of injured consumers and patients to sue drug companies In a landmark ruling for patient and consumer rights, the United States Supreme Court ruled this week in the case of Wyeth v. Levine that patients and consumers harmed by defective and mislabeled drugs have the right to sue drug companies to recover compensation for their injuries.
02/24/2009 - Former Wendy's Employee Injured on the job sues Liberty Mutual for delaying, denying life-saving care Lisa Pulham was employed as an assistant manager at a Wendy's restaurant in Ocala, Florida, when she suffered from bilateral hernias, an injury she sustained in 2006 from performing duties related to her job.
02/24/2009 - Prominent Florida law firm asks for consolidation of Drywall Class Action suits
The consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin has filed a motion with the Federal Multi-District Litigation Panel to ask the Court to consolidate the various drywall class action complaints that have been filed.
02/12/2009 -Family files suit against Humana Inc. and Humana Medical Plan, Inc.
Company denies patient medication - Subsequently he dies of leukemia
02/12/2009 - Broward County Jury finds that the Roof System of the Ford F-150 is Defective Ralph and Delmy Garcia of Weston, Florida can rest easier in knowing that their long ordeal of trying to obtain justice following Mr. Garcia's 2005 rollover accident involving his F-150 truck, is over.
02/05/09 - Consumer Justice Law Firm Files National Class Action Lawsuit for Defective Chinese Drywall It is alleged that sulfur-based gases are being emitted from drywall and corrode a/c coils, posing a health risk.
01/15/2009 - Consumer Justice Firm joins class-action suit on behalf of Credit Union following massive data breach Palm Beach County Credit Union joined as lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit with credit unions in Pensacola, Alabama and Louisiana against Heartland Payment Systems, Inc., following what may turn out to be the largest data breach in U.S. history.
12/23/08 - Grieving parents file suit against vehicle owner and driver who lost control of car, killing 3 year old boy playing in grandfather’s yard On August 9, 2008, Amy and Charlie Foster of San Diego, California, were enjoying an idyllic Florida vacation with their children Brooklyn and Zachary, when the unthinkable happened.
12/17/08 - Settlement reached in 2002 multi-vehicle accident caused by Velda Farms driver that injured Jupiter man Mr. and Mrs. A. of Jupiter have received justice in their lawsuit against the Florida dairy company, Velda Farms.
12/05/08 - Palm Beach billionaire sued again over underage-sex allegations
Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, serving time in jail for soliciting erotic massages and sexual acts from underage girls, had another lawsuit filed against him for the same allegations.
11/30/08 - Ted Leopold, Consumer Justice Attorney, will speak at Florida Justice Association's "Masters of Justice" Seminar Ted Leopold, managing partner of the consumer justice law firm, Leopold~Kuvin, P.A. in Palm Beach Gardens, will speak at the Florida Justice Association’s “Masters of Justice” seminar in St. Petersburg, Florida on December 5, 2008. His lecture is titled, “Leaving nothing on the table—Maximizing Settlement Results for Your Clients”.
11/25/08 - U.S. District Court Judge denies Geico's motion to dismiss claim in Class Action lawsuit-Suit allowed to move forward This week United States District Court Judge Kenneth A. Marra denied Geico's motion to dismiss the declaratory judgment claim in an ongoing class action lawsuit against the insurance company for failing to make good on a provision it promises to pay its insureds for lost wages when they go to court hearings and other proceedings in the defense of a claim.
10/27/08 - Jury awards Palm Beach County woman $568,000 in uninsured motorist case against Progressive Insurance Company A Palm Beach County jury awarded $568,000 last week to Michelle Lorenzo in her lawsuit against Progressive Select Insurance Company for failing to honor her policy after she was involved in a car accident caused by an uninsured motorist
10/21/08 - Consultants file suit against Emerald Star Casino for breach of contract in soon-to-open Natchez, Mississippi, Riverboat casino and hotel Charles Cato, the Tampa business man who had big plans to turn a former cruise ship, the Imperial Empress, into a floating casino off a St. Petersburg Beach only to lose it for failing to pay $180,000 in ship repairs, is facing trouble again in his latest venture, a riverboat casino and hotel in Natchez, Mississippi.
05/28/08 - Jury awards West Palm artist $2.1 million for 2003 car wreck
A Palm Beach County jury on Tuesday awarded a mural artist $2.1 million for a 2003 car wreck that left him with permanent neck and brain injuries.
05/05/08 - Sarasota family sues Ford Motor Company after fatal rollover crash Claims 2004 Expedition had design flaws and that auto giant failed to comply with Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
4/07/08 - Consumer justice attorney, Ted Leopold, speaks at Attorneys' Information Exchange Group Seminar Ted Leopold, managing partner at the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A. in Palm Beach Gardens, recently spoke at the 2008 Attorneys Information Exchange Group spring seminar in Seattle, Washington on the issue of consumer justice litigation and the importance of protecting consumer rights.
04/07/08 - Ted Leopold, consumer justice attorney, gives lecture on jury selection at "Trial Superstar" Seminar Ted Leopold recently spoke at the 2008 Trial Superstar~Trying the Catastrophic Injury Case seminar on the subject of jury selection.
03/25/08 - Roysdon Amended Complaint
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03/13/08 - Consumer Justice Attorney Ted Leopold Files Case to aid Jane Doe in seeking justice against sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein and his associates On behalf of Jane Doe and her mother, Palm Beach Gardens Consumer Justice Attorney Ted Leopold has filed a State Court complaint alleging sexual assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress of a minor, civil conspiracy and RICO violations against Palm Beach billionaire Jeffery Epstein and his accomplices Haley Robson and Sarah Kellen.
03/07/08 - U.S. District Court Judge Rules Miami Mans class action against City of Coral Gables can move forward Lawsuit seeks to recover damages from Citys selective enforcement and collection of fines regarding parking personal-use pick up trucks in residential areas from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. -- deemed unconstitutional by Third District Court of Appeals.
02/21/08 - Ted Leopold, consumer justice advocate, speaks at Florida Justice Association Workhorse Seminar Ted Leopold, managing partner at the consumer justice law firm of Leopold~Kuvin, P.A. in Palm Beach Gardens, spoke at the 2008 Florida Justice Association Workhorse Seminar in Orlando.
01/10/08 - Florida Consumers Win Ruling Striking Down Payday Lenders Class Action Ban as a Violation of Public Policy In a decisive victory for Floridians this week, a Palm Beach County Circuit Court judge has denied McKenzie Check Advances (MCA) Motion to Stay and Compel Arbitration in a class action lawsuit against the payday loan provider.
01/07/08 - Federal Court Strikes Down Proposed "Coupon" Settlement Over Sharper Image Air Purifiers Court rejects proposed class action settlement involving Sharper Images Ionic Breeze air purifiers.
12/17/07 - May Court Date Set for Case of Williams V. Loomis & Fargo, Co.
Tragic accident leaves talented artist unable to work.
12/17/07 - July Trial Date Set in Case of Roofer Killed when Defective Lift Tips Over
Rafael Campos, a married father of five children, began his day on March 25, 2006, like every other, at his job as a roofer for Tornado Roofing Company in Palm Beach County. Little did he know that this spring day would be his last to see his wife, children, and colleagues.
12/17/07 - I-95 Crash Leaves Driver Permanently Disabled - Hubbard Construction is Sued
Judge denies defendants motion to bifurcate, sets trial date.
12/17/07 - Chrysler Settles Case of Fatal Rear-impact Crash of 2005 Jeep Liberty
Vulnerable fuel tank position subject to rupture in rear collision.
12/10/07 - Chrysler settles rollover case involving 2006 Dodge Caravan
Stability handling, roof design defects blamed in fatal crash
12/07/07 - U.S. Government Intervenes in qui tam action against Guidant Corporation
Former sales agent brings suit, accuses Guidant Corp. of Defrauding Federal Government, hospitals in overstating cost of replacement implant medical devices
12/07/07 - Chrysler settles crash case involving 1998 Plymouth Neon-design flaw causes car to ignite on impact, infant killed
The Carvajal family of Fort Lauderdale has some measure of justice now that Chrysler has settled its case with them, but the pain and loss still remain.
11/09/07 - Firm To Represent Patients Impacted as Medtronic Voluntarily Suspends Distribution of Defibrillation Leads
Physician Experts Advise Against Prophylactic Replacement of Implanted Leads - 268,000 Heart Patients May Be Impacted
10/19/07 - Jury Awards Injured Passenger Over $2.3 Million
After a five day trial in Palm Beach County Court, Spencer Kuvin, associate attorney and Ted Leopold, managing partner of the consumer justice firm of Ricci~Leopold, recovered more than $2.3 million for Gerald Scoggins, a resident of Palm Beach County in an uninsured motorist claim against Nationwide Insurance.
10/01/07 - Liberty Mutual's Intentional Refusal to Approve a Medically Necessary Lung Transplant Leads to a Civil Lawsuit
A judge has ruled that a civil case against Liberty Mutual Insurance Company will go forward and the plaintiff will have the ability to obtain a full measure of justice against the insurance carrier.
09/12/07 - Severely injured employee of National Home Improvement Store, now a ventilator-dependent quadriplegic--Has been denied care many times by insurance companies - Receives restitution
Case settles with National Home Improvement Chain, Insurance Company and Contracted Service Agents.
08/20/07 - November Court Date Set for Case of Williams V. Loomis & Fargo, Co.
West Palm Beach resident Terry Williams was driving southbound on I-95 in Palm Beach Gardens when he was struck from behind (rear-ended) by a Loomis & Fargo, Co. truck.
08/13/07 - Smith v Doe Company - Leopold~Kuvin File Motion to Add a Claim for Punitive Damages
Severely injured Doe Company employee who is now ventilator-dependent quadriplegic has been denied care many times by Doe Company and insurance companies now has hope for Justice with changes in laws
07/27/07 - Renowned Attorney elected to Executive Committee of Public Justice Foundation
Ted Leopold, managing partner in the consumer justice law firm of Ricci~Leopold in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was elected recently by the Board of Directors of Public Justice to sit on its Executive Committee...
07/09/07 - Renowned Attorney and Former Bar President re-elected to Florida Justice Association Board
Theodore Leopold, senior partner of Ricci~Leopold in Palm Beach Gardens, was re-elected recently to the Board of Directors of the Florida Justice Association.
06/29/07 - Public Justice objects to unfair "coupon" settlement over Sharper Image air purifiers
Arguing that a proposed class action settlement involving Sharper Image's "Ionic Breeze" air purifiers "looks more like a marketing tool than a fair deal," Public Justice has filed objections to the settlement and called on the marketing giant for a "more serious" response to studies that show the devices emit harmful levels of ozone.
06/29/07 - U.S. Department of Transportation Requires Massive Recall of Dangerous Chinese Tires
As many as one million tires believed to be defective could be on vehicles driven by families across the U.S. Department of Transportation officials have required a recall, and everyone should check their cars to make sure they are not driving on recalled tires.
