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Zach Schlein

Zach Schlein

Zach Schlein is a writer based in Miami. Originally from Montville, New Jersey, he holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Florida and is the litigation reporter for Daily Business Review. He can be reached at his email address, [email protected]

April 30, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Federal Judge Rejects Motion by DOJ to Disqualify Defense Attorneys in Illegal Drug and False Marketing Case

U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman denied the department's request in an order issued Monday. The department had sought to preclude Kuehne Davis Law litigators Benedict "Ben" Kuehne and Michael Davis from continuing to represent dietary supplement company Blackstone Labs and its CEO, Phillip Braun.

By Zach Schlein

5 minute read

April 29, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Cancer-Survivor Judge Steps Down From Case Over Insurer's 'Barbaric' Denial of Treatment

Cole, Scott & Kissane managing partner Richard Cole is the named plaintiff in a putative class action lawsuit against United Healthcare Insurance Co., which denied him coverage for proton beam radiation therapy to treat cancer.

By Zach Schlein

5 minute read

April 26, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Appellate Court Denies Legal Secretary's Motion for New Trial Against Chuck E. Cheese's

The Third DCA reinstated a verdict favoring the children's entertainment chain. It ruled against a plaintiff, whose negligence suit alleged she and her son had suffered injuries at a Kendall Chuck E. Cheese's restaurant.

By Zach Schlein

4 minute read

April 25, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Civil Rights Litigator Demands Charges Against Broward Deputies for Violent Arrest of Black Teen

Attorney Ben Crump is demanding the Broward state attorney's office file criminal charges against the two sheriff's officers taped beating a 15 year-old during his arrest.

By Zach Schlein

4 minute read

April 24, 2019 | Daily Business Review

'Red Herring' Distracts Federal Court in International Dispute Over Blueberry Prices

The appellate panel held the district court abused its discretion by deciding jurisdiction, without properly weighing all the factors before granting a motion to dismiss based on forum non conveniens.

By Zach Schlein

5 minute read

April 23, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court Upholds Gov. DeSantis' Removal of Ex-Broward Sheriff Scott Israel

The high court held the Florida governor's suspension of former Broward Sheriff Scott Israel satisfied the requirements set by the Florida Constitution for the removal of public officials by executive order. Gov. Ron DeSantis removed Israel from office over law enforcement's handling of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read

April 23, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Fowler White Burnett 'Parts Ways' With Fort Lauderdale Shareholder

Commercial litigator Rory Jurman worked in the law firm's Fort Lauderdale office and was named as one of the DBR's Most Effective Lawyers in 2018.

By Zach Schlein

3 minute read

April 22, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Podhurst Orseck Partner Secures $5 Million Verdict Against Aircraft Manufacturer in Negligence Lawsuit

Ricardo Martinez-Cid served as legal counsel to the family members and romantic partner of Timothy Johnson Jr. in Miami-Dade Circuit Court. Johnson's estate filed suit against Continental Motors with regards to the Dec. 12 plane crash that claimed the Miami pilot's life.

By Zach Schlein

6 minute read

April 19, 2019 | Daily Business Review

'The Funeral Home Lost Jarvis' Body': $1M Settlement After Babies Placed in Wrong Coffin

McWhite's Funeral Home settled after mixing up the bodies of two stillborn infants. Richard Pravato was among the attorneys representing the children's families.

By Zach Schlein

5 minute read

April 19, 2019 | Litigation Daily

'The Funeral Home Lost Jarvis' Body': Grieving Parents Settle After Babies Placed in Wrong Coffins

McWhite's Funeral Home settled after mixing up the bodies of two stillborn infants. Richard Pravato was among the attorneys representing the children's families.

By Zach Schlein

5 minute read