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 […]
WUSF | By Jim Saunders – News Service of Florida Published January 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM EST The legislation would allow people injured by vaccines to sue drug manufacturers that advertise the products. Opponents cite the First Amendment and the creation of a “hidden tort tax.” With supporters pointing to diminished “public trust” in […]
Chris Dickerson – Jan 21, 2026 WASHINGTON – A new report shows how third-party litigation financing is driving up costs for American consumers and families more than $600 per household annually when affordability remains a top concern across the country. The report, released January 20 by Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, shows higher prices, lost income, […]
A Florida Senate panel on Tuesday passed a bill that makes vaccine manufacturers that advertise their products liable if the advertised vaccine caused harm or injury to anyone. (Screenshot/YouTube) Manufacturers that advertise vaccines in Florida that cause injury or harm could be sued under a bill sponsored by Fort Pierce Republican Erin Grall. Over objections […]
Jim Saunders – Wed, January 21, 2026 TALLAHASSEE — With supporters pointing to diminished “public trust” in vaccines and the health-care system, a Senate committee Tuesday approved a bill that would allow people injured by vaccines to sue drug manufacturers that advertise the products. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee voted 5-3 to approve the […]
January 20, 2026 / 12:38 PM EST / CBS/News Service of Florida With supporters pointing to diminished “public trust” in vaccines and the health-care system, a Senate committee Tuesday approved a bill that would allow people injured by vaccines to sue drug manufacturers that advertise the products. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee voted 5-3 to […]
Michael Carroll – Jan 20, 2026 Adam Tanenbaum has replaced the retiring Charles Canady on the Florida Supreme Court. – Facebook photo Adam Tanenbaum, a state appeals court justice who says he “wholeheartedly” supports Gov. Ron DeSantis’ approach to the law, last week became the 94th justice appointed to the Florida Supreme Court. DeSantis announced on […]
TALLAHASSEE — With supporters pointing to diminished “public trust” in vaccines and the health-care system, a Senate committee Tuesday approved a bill that would allow people injured by vaccines to sue drug manufacturers that advertise the products. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee voted 5-3 to approve the bill (SB 408), which drew opposition from business […]
Jan 15, 2026 | 3:28 pm ET – By Christine Sexton Legislation to expand Florida’s wrongful death laws is progressing in the state House. (iStock /Getty Images Plus) The Florida House once again this year is charging ahead with sweeping changes to laws governing lawsuits, notwithstanding in some cases pressure from business groups, and now […]
Legislation to expand Florida’s wrongful death laws is progressing in the state House. (iStock /Getty Images Plus) By: Christine Sexton – January 15, 2026 The Florida House once again this year is charging ahead with sweeping changes to laws governing lawsuits, notwithstanding in some cases pressure from business groups, and now will send the bills […]