Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Family Files Lawsuit Against Airbnb Alleging Toddler Died of Fentanyl Poisoning
A family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Airbnb alleging that their 19-month-old baby died due to exposure to fentanyl. They claim that the child came into contact with fentanyl residue that resulted in his death. Those who operate Airbnbs are being cautioned to ensure that houses are cleaned before and after a… Read More »
EEOC Files Lawsuit Over Pregnancy Discrimination
The EEOC has filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against a Florida assisted living facility alleging that the company terminated the employee once they found out that she was pregnant. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, the employee’s manager refused to give her any more shifts and terminated her employment upon learning that she was pregnant…. Read More »
Woman Files Lawsuit Against Alabama Nursing Home Alleging Neglect and Abuse
A Huntsville woman has filed a lawsuit against an Alabama nursing home over the condition of her grandfather. Her grandfather was a resident at the nursing home when she stopped by to visit him. He had a 9 inch by 9 inch infection on his back that was likely a bed sore turned into… Read More »
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Florida?
The loss of a loved one is a devastating experience. When a negligent party is to blame for the death, it can be even more difficult. Those who lost a loved one due to negligence may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party. But there are rules as to… Read More »
The Importance of Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Tampa, FL
Car accidents happen more frequently than you might imagine. Each year, there are over 6.4 million vehicle crashes across the U.S. More than 37,000 people are killed each year in car accidents. 2.7 million suffer substantial injuries. Another statistic to be aware of is that 27% of Florida drivers have no car accident insurance… Read More »
Sheriff’s Office Faces Lawsuit Over White Employee’s Discrimination Claims
Yes, a white employee can file a lawsuit against their employer for racial discrimination. The Florida Civil Rights Act and the Equal Protection Clause apply to all individuals who are currently employed. While the vast majority of these lawsuits are filed by black employees, there is no rule that states that the employee must… Read More »
Sexual Assault, Identity Theft Among Allegations Made Against Uber Drivers
A spate of lawsuits against Uber are raising serious questions about how Uber screens its drivers and what type of duty of care they have when allowing people to drive for their company. Now, two Florida residents are claiming that they were sexually assaulted and one of them was the victim of identity theft…. Read More »
Recent Supreme Court Decision Allows for Civil Lawsuits Under FNHRA
The Supreme Court recently rendered a decision on a pivotal lawsuit Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indiana, et al. v Talevski. The lawsuit allowed private litigants to bring civil claims against facilities and recover damages for violations under Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (FNHRA). Under the FNHRA, any nursing home receiving Medicaid… Read More »
Florida Municipality Loses Age Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Police Officer
North Port, FL agreed to settle an age discrimination lawsuit filed by a former assistant police chief. The assistant police chief was terminated in 2017 and North Port agreed to settle the lawsuit. However, because they failed to follow through on a mediated settlement, the court fined the city an additional $50,000.00. The city… Read More »
Republican Lawmaker Accused of Sexual Harassment Against Former Aides
Two former aides for a Republican lawmaker have filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Rep. Fabian Basabe alleging inappropriate sexualized conduct while working under his direction. The plaintiffs contend that Basabe repeatedly talked to them about sex and at one point, showed them a naked picture of a man on his phone. One aide… Read More »