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 […]
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 […]