Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Family Files Suit After Florida Man Dies At Casino
The family of a 48-year-old Florida man has filed a lawsuit against a Las Vegas casino after the man had a heart attack at the black jack table. According to the lawsuit, the dealer kept dealing in another player for 15 minutes before responding to the man’s condition. Eventually, the family claims, they attempted… Read More »
One-Man Crime Spree Ends In Arrest
A Treasure Coast man was caught in Port St. Lucie embarking on a one-man crime spree. According to police, he left a mother and her two children traumatized after robbing her at knifepoint. He then fled on foot to a gas station where he proceeded to rob the clerk of cash register money. Police… Read More »
Postal Workers Charged For Defrauding Pandemic Relief Programs
Wherever there are public programs, there is public programs fraud. The government knows it’s going to happen, and they may not have time to vet every application that comes through. Instead, they require every applicant to testify that what they are saying is the truth, disburse the funds, and then go back and conduct… Read More »
Who Pays For E-Scooter Injuries?
Prior to the pandemic, cities across the country were up in arms over the overnight arrival of e-scooters on city streets. Residents reported injuries caused to pedestrians, the e-scooters left on sidewalks where they could cause tripping hazards, and in some cases, drunk e-scooterers severely injuring themselves on public roadways. Now, several years later,… Read More »
Family Sues After Boy Dies At Crew Practice
A grieving family has sued a rowing club after their 12-year-old son was killed during an organized practice. According to the lawsuit, the rowers were out on the water when a lightning storm rolled, causing the boat to capsize. The boy was out on the water for the first time when this occurred. He… Read More »
No Charges Filed Against Father-In-Law After Shooting Death
A Fort Pierce man has escaped charges after prosecutors cited Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. However, the two men were related. The man who was shot was the son-in-law of the man who did the shooting. The shooter claimed that he discharged his weapon after a four-man family brawl broke out and one of… Read More »
Four Face Charges Over Theft Of 19 Bulldogs
Four Port St. Lucie teenagers are facing charges related to the theft of 19 Bulldog puppies valued at over $100,000, according to police. They are facing charges related to grand theft, burglary, and dealing in stolen property after one of the dogs was sold. Police executed a search warrant of the defendant’s home and… Read More »
Woman Sues After Being Served Cannabis At Wedding
A Florida woman claims that she suffered permanent injuries after being served marijuana-laced food at a wedding. She claims that her injuries were “severe” and “permanent” and that the marijuana-laced food was “poisonous”. She claims she had no idea the food was laced with THC and said she suffered “marijuana poisoning”. Police arrived at… Read More »
Mother Sues Daycare After Unexplained Injuries To Toddler
A Jacksonville daycare is having serious problems after a lawsuit filed by the mother of a toddler filed a lawsuit against the company after her child came home with unexplained injuries, one of which was severe enough to be an apparent concussion. According to her attorneys, the daycare violated several Florida regulations, did not… Read More »
Slip And Fall Results In Death, Lawsuit Against Disney
The estate of a travel agent has filed a lawsuit against Disney following her death at the resort in 2020. According to the lawsuit, the woman suffered a fall that resulted in blunt force trauma to her head that eventually resulted in her death. Disney has recently filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit… Read More »
