Author: Jim Magazine

James (Jim) Magazine is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial lawyer who has spent his career helping injured victims. Jim is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since 1990 and is also admitted to practice at the Appellate level and admitted to the United States Supreme Court.

Clearwater, FL — Donutful Cake Donuts Recalled After Undeclared Milk Triggers Allergic Reaction

29Aug
Clearwater, FL (August 25th, 2026) – The Better Bakehouse Snack Company is recalling certain Donutful Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Cake Donuts because they may contain milk that is not declared on the product label. The recall was announced after an allergic reaction was reported in connection with the product. The individual has since recovered. For people with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity, however, eating a product containing undeclared milk can cause a serious or potentially life-threatening reaction.
Food Recall Alert text overlay on image of hands holding a basket of fresh vegetables.

Clearwater, FL — FDA Issues Class I Recall for Publix GreenWise Frozen Berries

29Aug
Clearwater, FL (August 20th, 2026) – The FDA has classified a recall of certain Publix GreenWise frozen berries as Class I, its most serious recall classification. The products may be contaminated with E. coli O145. This strain of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can cause severe illness and, in some cases, life-threatening complications.
Defocused blur buying milk put on shelf in supermarket with food recall texts.

When Does a Property Owner Become Responsible for a Dangerous Condition?

29Aug
A Florida property owner may be responsible for a dangerous condition when the owner or person controlling the property owes someone a duty of care, fails to reasonably address or warn about a hazard, and that failure causes an injury. Liability is not automatic simply because someone gets hurt on another person's property. Whether the owner knew or should have known about the danger, the reason the injured person was on the property, and the type of hazard involved can all affect a premises liability claim.
Water damaged ceiling with peeling paint near a pipe junction. responsible for a dangerous condition

Can I File a Personal Injury Claim After Leaving Florida?

29Aug
If you were injured in Florida and then returned to your home state, leaving Florida does not automatically prevent you from pursuing compensation for an accident that occurred there. You may still be able to file a personal injury claim after leaving Florida, but Florida law can continue to govern important parts of the case, including where a lawsuit may be filed and how long you have to take legal action. Handling the claim from another state can also create practical challenges involving medical records, evidence, witnesses, and insurance companies.
Man with bandaged foot talking on phone while holding crutch. file a personal injury claim after leaving Florida