A new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit. Stephany Matat – USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida Feb. 12, 2026 Key Points A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by […]
A new bill provides a three-year statute of limitations to file suit. Stephany Matat – USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida Feb. 12, 2026 Key Points. A Florida bill would allow lawsuits against vaccine makers if they advertise in the state and someone is harmed. Critics argue the proposal could unconstitutionally restrict commercial speech protected by […]
February 11, 2026 – Jim Saunders Key Points Florida House moves forward with vaccine lawsuit proposal Bill allows people harmed by vaccines to sue drugmakers Federal laws govern vaccine-related injury disputes and compensation Amid national battles about vaccines, the Florida House is moving forward with a proposal that would allow people harmed by vaccines to […]
A Florida House panel last week advanced a bill that would reverse a key 2023 tort reform that provides a presumption for multifamily residential property owners against negligence liability claims when they implement specific anti-crime measures. Current law provides owners or operators of apartment buildings or condominium projects a presumption against security liability claims when […]
A Florida House panel last week advanced a bill that would reverse a key 2023 tort reform that provides a presumption for multifamily residential property owners against negligence liability claims when they implement specific anti-crime measures. Current law provides owners or operators of apartment buildings or condominium projects a presumption against security liability claims when […]
The latest attempt to regulate litigation financing is on a fast-track in the Florida Senate, with sponsors saying a bill would bring greater transparency and consumer protection. Opponents continue to push back, arguing that disclosure requirements would put individuals at a bigger disadvantage when challenging corporate and well-heeled defendants. SB 1396 by Sen. Colleen Burton, […]
Michael Carroll – Feb 3, 2026 Attorney Daniel Santaniello testifies January 29 before the Florida House’s Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee. – The Florida Channel A Florida House panel last week advanced a bill that would reverse a key 2023 tort reform that provides a presumption for multifamily residential property owners against negligence liability claims […]
Florida Phoenix – February 2, 2026 How to measure damages in liability claims? The amount in damages that injured parties can recover in personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits could grow under a bill moving its way through the Florida House of Representatives. The Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee voted 13-4 on Thursday to pass HB 1553 to […]
A House panel voted Thursday to ease a 2023 “tort reform” that critics say goes too far to shield landlords from liability in exchange for beefed up security. The Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee voted 14-3 to approve HB 1423 by Rep. Michelle Salzman, a Republican and Escambia County business owner. Rep. Michelle Salzman A […]
Top: Reps. Danny Nix (left) and Kim Berfield (right). Bottom: Reps. Michele Rayner (left) and Dean Black (right) (Photos via Florida House of Representatives) The amount in damages injured parties can recover in personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits could grow under a bill moving its way through the Florida House of Representatives. The Civil […]