Texas Judge Says Treasure Hunter Can Seek Share Of Loot
A Texas federal judge has allowed Maritime Research & Recovery LLC (MRR) to move forward with its lawsuit seeking a share of treasure recovered from the historic Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas. The court upheld MRR’s breach of contract and defamation claims against Allen Exploration LLC, which allegedly refused to pay the agreed […]
Chuck E.’s a little bit busy, ma’am’: Bodycam footage shows arrest of mascot
Bodycam footage from a Tallahassee Chuck E. Cheese has gone viral, showing a costumed mascot being arrested in front of families and children. The video captures officers placing the employee in handcuffs inside the restaurant, prompting visible confusion and concern from those present. The man, identified as Jermel Jarreau Jones, was arrested following allegations of […]
Winter Park to pay nothing to family of man killed by cops in 2022
A settlement has been reached in the fatal 2022 shooting of Daniel Knight by Winter Park police, with the city agreeing to pay nothing and admit no wrongdoing, according to court records. Knight was shot less than two minutes after officers arrived at a wedding reception following reports of a disturbance. Attorneys Guy Rubin and […]
Florida cop fatally shot unarmed man at wedding. Lawsuit can go forward, judge rules.
A federal judge has ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit can proceed against a Winter Park police officer involved in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man at a wedding. The decision allows claims against the officer to move forward, rejecting arguments for dismissal under sovereign immunity based on the allegations presented. Attorney Paul Aloise, […]
Attorney says Mississippi man’s drowning on Miami River ‘completely preventable’
A tragic drowning on the Miami River has raised serious concerns over boating safety and accountability. Trevonte C. Johnson, a 23-year-old visitor from Mississippi, died after falling off a chartered boat near the Brickell Avenue Bridge during a St. Patrick’s Day outing with friends. The Rubin Firm Trial Lawyers, representing Johnson’s family, allege the incident […]
Charges ‘unlikely’ a year after man killed by Winter Park police, family lawyer says
A year after the fatal shooting of Daniel Knight by Winter Park police, the case continues to raise questions as criminal charges are now considered unlikely. Speaking at a press conference, Attorney Guy Rubin, representing the Knight family, criticized the lack of progress and pointed to delays and limited transparency in the investigation. The Rubin […]
‘I’m thankful the truth came out’: Tallahassee man awarded $250,000 for wrongful arrest
A Tallahassee man has been awarded $250,000 after a jury found the Leon County Sheriff’s Office liable for his wrongful arrest, stemming from a 2018 incident where sugar was mistakenly identified as crack cocaine. The jury concluded that deputies lacked probable cause and that the arrest caused harm to the plaintiff. Attorney Paul Aloise, representing […]
Sugar mistaken for crack: Jury orders Leon Sheriff’s Office to pay $270K to Tallahassee barber
A Tallahassee jury has awarded $269,810 to a local barber who was wrongfully arrested after deputies mistakenly identified sugar as crack cocaine. The jury found that the Leon County Sheriff’s Office lacked probable cause and that the actions of deputies caused damages to the plaintiff. Attorney Paul Aloise, representing the victim alongside co-counsel, welcomed the […]
Top 50 verdicts in Florida in 2022
Attorneys Guy Rubin and Todd M. Norbraten of The Rubin Firm were recognized for their involvement in a significant Florida jury verdict involving wrongful death and allegations of police misconduct. The case, Estate of A.J. v. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, centered on claims including failure to protect and negligence. The verdict highlights the firm’s role […]
Trial begins of civil suit against deputy in fatal shooting of wife of Dr. Dudley Teel
The civil trial in Dr. Dudley Teel’s $10 million lawsuit has begun, focusing on claims against Deputy Jonathan Lozada in the 2017 fatal shooting of Susan Teel. The case centers on whether the deputy’s use of force was justified, as conflicting accounts of the incident have raised serious constitutional questions. The Rubin Firm Trial Lawyers, […]
