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Celia Ampel

Celia Ampel

Celia Ampel covers South Florida litigation. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter at @CeliaAmpel.

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September 14, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Will Election End Florida's Judicial Emergency?

As the election looms, partisan plays keep seats empty on Florida bench. One nominee has waited more than 18 months for a confirmation hearing.

By Celia Ampel

12 minute read

September 12, 2016 | Daily Business Review

United Health Expands Hepatitis C Drug Coverage to Settle National Class Action

United Healthcare agreed to expand its coverage of hepatitis C drugs as part of a nationwide class action settlement valued at more than $300 million.

By Celia Ampel

9 minute read

September 08, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Negligent Security Suit Filed in Home Invasion Slaying of Halliburton Heir

The victim's widower is suing security companies at a Davie gated community in the home invasion slaying of a Halliburton heir. The suspect made a daring courtroom escape weeks earlier.

By Celia Ampel

8 minute read

September 07, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Defense Prevails in Trial Over Disputed Ultrasound

South Florida firm Lubell Rosen defeats a mother's $8 million claim that her obstetrician failed to warn her that her ultrasound wasn't clear enough to pick up birth defects.

By Celia Ampel

10 minute read

September 07, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Court: Probate Claim Is Too Late to Establish Paternity

An appellate court rules against a 51-year-old man who never established who his father was until he wanted a cut of his estate.

By Celia Ampel

5 minute read

September 01, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Rare Full Repayment Achieved in Nursing Home Bankruptcy

South Florida attorneys helped organize the sale of a Hollywood nursing home that owed more than $20 million after its CEO was convicted in a Medicare fraud scheme.

By Celia Ampel

5 minute read

August 31, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Nine South Florida Attorneys Disciplined, Three Disbarred

The Florida Supreme Court disciplined nine South Florida attorneys, disbarring three and opting to suspend a lawyer who pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.

By Celia Ampel

4 minute read

August 31, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Caribbean Construction Firm Scores $4M Judgment

South Florida lawyers won a $4.3 million arbitration award against DeVry Medical International over long-delayed construction payments.

By Celia Ampel

9 minute read

August 30, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Two Incumbents Lose Seats in South Florida Judicial Primary

Two sitting South Florida judges are off the bench following Tuesday's primary election.

By Samantha Joseph and Celia Ampel

34 minute read

August 30, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Lewis Tein Sues Miccosukee Tribe in New Turn in Legal Saga

Miami firm Lewis Tein is striking back against the Miccosukee Tribe after years of what judges have ruled frivolous litigation.

By Celia Ampel

8 minute read


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