Florida Legal News & Updates | Orlando Legal Examiner

With One Shooting After Another, What Security Measures Will Be Taken to Prevent These Tragedies from Happening in Orlando in the Future?

The residents of Orlando may be wondering if we are ever going to catch a break. Likely hoping that the new year brings new hope and less violence. Just shy of three months after the tragic shooting that took 49 lives at Pulse Nightclub on…

By Michael Damaso

/ 17 Sep 2016

Start the New Year with All your Fingers

New Year’s Eve is a time for renewal and celebration and, of course, fireworks. Whether you’re enjoying a local fireworks show held be the city, or lighting sparklers in your backyard, it is important to remember that safety is a priority, especially when handling…

By Michael Damaso

/ 31 Dec 2015

Reasonable Precautions to Prevent Criminal Attacks Required in Florida

On July 16, 2015, a woman was found naked in the bushes behind the House of Blues at Downtown Disney. The Orange County Sherriff office suspects that the woman is a victim of a rape. According to reports, Disney security guards found the woman in…

By Michael Damaso

/ 24 Jul 2015

End Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving is the leading cause of auto accidents in the U.S. According to a study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), 80 percent of automobile accidents are a result of driver distraction. In 2012, more than 3,000 people where killed in crashes…

By Michael Damaso

/ 24 Jun 2015

Balcony Collapse Spotlights Maintenance Problem.

Balcony Collapses Kills 5, Injures 7 Early this morning, near the University of California’s Berkeley campus, a balcony collapsed from the fourth floor of an apartment building. The incident occurred around 12:40 a.m. killing five and sending another seven to the hospital with serious injuries.…

By Michael Damaso

/ 16 Jun 2015

Florida Supreme Court Approves Statutory Cap in Plancher v UCFAA

In the Florida, the Legislature enacted a waiver of sovereign immunity through Florida Statute § 768.28, allowing the state government, including counties, municipalities, and other agencies to be sued for various causes of action, including negligence. However, as a compromise for allowing lawsuits

By Nicholas Primrose

/ 29 May 2015

Orlando Theme Park Injury Numbers – 2014

In 2014, we independently obtained the following information via consumer and employee feedback on the following theme parks in the Orlando, Florida area: Universal Studios Orlando, Orlando, Florida, USA, 47 Significant Injuries – 22 injuries on The Simpsons Ride. Riders have reported having their n

By Jason Herrera

/ 8 Apr 2015

Senator Bill Nelson Calls For More Action In Airbag Recall

Senator Nelson Demands Car Manufacturers Take More Action In light of the Recent Faulty Airbag Recalls You have to commend U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla) who said, “You fix it and fix it right,” on the second day of his campaign calling for attention and action regarding…

By Michael Damaso

/ 29 Oct 2014

Father Files Appeal against Disney on Son’s Behalf

Hoping to Expose the Danger of Liability Waivers with Exculpatory Clauses On November 8, 2006, Owen Peterson, then 22, was walking through a trade show at Disney’s Wide World of Sports. On this particularly windy day, an advertising balloon, tied to a tree, blew down…

By Michael Damaso

/ 18 Aug 2014

Insurance Policy Provides Coverage for Legionnaires Disease

The Federal 11th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that a comprehensive general liability policy covering a hotel must provide insurance coverage for the death of a tourist…

By Ed Normand

/ 26 Mar 2013

Text Message Abuse: Do Your Part To STOP Text Spam

Problem Spam: You Can Help STOP Text Abuse. If you are like most Americans, you carry your cell phone wherever you go. You also rely on it to be accessible. What would you do if your…

By Ed Normand

/ 22 Jan 2013

GIVE US BACK OUR EMAIL INBOXES: CALLING ON CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION TO STOP SPAM.

We all know what Spam is: a canned meat popular in Hawaii. We also know what spam is: useless electronic marketing messages that waste our time and money. Some canned meat is good, much…

By Ed Normand

/ 2 Oct 2012