Celia Ampel
Celia Ampel covers South Florida litigation. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter at @CeliaAmpel.
June 12, 2017 | Daily Business Review
$10M Construction Defect Verdict in Fire Code CaseFlorida attorneys argued a developer knew its building materials were not up to the legal standard.
By Celia Ampel
19 minute read
June 09, 2017 | Daily Business Review
Noted South Florida Litigator Ervin Gonzalez Dies at 57The Colson Hicks Eidson partner played lead roles in the BP oil spill and Chinese drywall multidistrict litigation and won more than 30 verdicts in excess of $1 million.
By Celia Ampel
7 minute read
June 08, 2017 | Daily Business Review
Florida Supreme Court Strikes Med Mal Damages Caps for Pain and SufferingThe 4-3 decision finds the cap violates the Florida Constitution's equal protection clause, but dissenters attack the majority for stepping on the Legislature's toes.
By Celia Ampel
5 minute read
June 07, 2017 | Daily Business Review
Miami Mayor and City Manager Directed to Testify In Sidewalk Cafe Injury CaseA car plowed into the outdoor dining area of Lemoni Cafe after the sidewalk eatery had been cited twice for operating illegally.
By Celia Ampel
7 minute read
June 06, 2017 | Daily Business Review
Citrus Canker Plaintiffs Headed Back to Court After Governor's VetoA plaintiffs attorney called Gov. Rick Scott's reason for vetoing a $37 million appropriation "fake news."
By Celia Ampel
7 minute read
June 06, 2017 | Daily Business Review
Judge Lenard to Take Senior Status, Leaving Fourth Vacancy on Federal BenchU.S. District Judge Joan Lenard was appointed in 1995.
By Celia Ampel
4 minute read
June 06, 2017 | Daily Business Review
Broward Homicide Prosecutor Tapped for JudgeshipTom Coleman has been with the Broward State Attorney's Office since 1998.
By Celia Ampel
1 minute read
June 05, 2017 | Daily Business Review
$1.9M Verdict for Smoker Who Escaped Cuba in Mariel BoatliftPlaintiffs attorneys argued Linda Martin was bombarded with cigarette ads the moment she arrived in the U.S.
By Celia Ampel
19 minute read
June 02, 2017 | Daily Business Review
Judge OKs Sales Tax Class Action Against BJ's Wholesale ClubA Miami judge has already ruled the retailer is overtaxing customers on discounted merchandise.
By Celia Ampel
4 minute read
May 31, 2017 | Daily Business Review
Deauville Resort Must Pay for 'Ruined' Wedding, But Less Than Jury AllowedThe Miami Beach hotel didn't tell the couple their reserved ballroom was shut down for safety violations until hours before their wedding.
By Celia Ampel
6 minute read
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