Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ
April 04, 2011 | Daily Business Review
Broward circuit judges in civil division reassignedBroward Chief Judge Victor Tobin reassigned several circuit judges in the civil division effective Monday.
By Adolfo Pesquera
1 minute read
April 03, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Sons of Ukrainian millionaire who died in Fort Lauderdale win probate suitTwo sons of a Ukrainian-born millionaire who died in Fort Lauderdale won a probate lawsuit, denying their stepfather's attempt to nullify her will.
By Adolfo Pesquera
6 minute read
February 29, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Rothstein investors trial includes punitives, 2-month time limitBroward Circuit Judge Jeffrey Streitfeld sought depositions of key bank officers and got both sides to agree on a jury questionnaire leading up to the trial for investors suing Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust over its relationship with Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
January 25, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Florida Supreme Court revives suit against Tire KingdomFlorida's high court overturned the 3rd DCA, which had rejected a class action alleging Tire Kingdom charges hidden "shop fees."
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
April 11, 2011 | Daily Business Review
GOP accused of packing court before redistrictingDemocrats opposed to a Republican judicial overhaul package claim the majority party is pursuing an underhanded attempt to pack the Florida Supreme Court in advance of a redistricting fight.
By Adolfo Pesquera
5 minute read
October 16, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Plaintiff In Aviation Reinsurance Case Gets $1 MillionCiting a recent Florida Supreme Court decision, a Broward judge rejected an appellate court order for a trial and granted the plaintiff $1 million in an aviation reinsurance case.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
May 03, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Widow wins award after husband dies in Boca Raton Regional HospitalClaudette Edgerton-Swain sued Watershed Treatment Programs and the two Boca Raton Regional Hospital staff doctors for negligence after her husband died.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
December 11, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Mistreated disabled adoptees get $9.7 million NYC settlementTwo South Florida attorneys helped reached a settlement for the 10 surviving adoptees with special needs who were severely abused by a woman who collected government subsidies meant for their care.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
May 18, 2011 | Daily Business Review
Victor Tobin to head to foreclosure firmBroward Chief Circuit Judge Victor Tobin is leaving the bench to go into foreclosure law, ending four years as chief judge in which he tackled the circuit's tarnished image, dealt with the foreclosure crisis and fought to replace a crumbling courthouse.
By Jose Pagliery and Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
November 02, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Judge dismisses motion for sanctions against TD Bank in Rothstein-related caseBroward Circuit Judge Jeffrey Streitfeld denied a motion for sanctions that was brought against TD Bank, but insisted he intended to pursue an inquiry into alleged discovery misconduct in Scott Rothstein-related litigation.
By Adolfo Pesquera
4 minute read
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