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 — PSTA’s $300K Settlement Offer: Why Clearwater Ferry Crash Victims May Have More Legal Options

27Jul
Clearwater, FL (July 22nd, 2026) – When the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) voted to approve a $300,000 settlement for victims of the Clearwater Ferry crash, many injured passengers and families wondered whether that offer represented their only opportunity for compensation. The answer depends on the facts surrounding the crash and whether other parties may share responsibility.
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Miami Beach, FL — Do Liability Waivers Protect Holistic Clinics from Wrongful Death Lawsuits?

27Jul
Miami Beach, FL (July 15th, 2026) – When news broke that a South Florida physician was charged with manslaughter after a woman died during a holistic treatment, despite reports that she had signed a liability waiver, it raised an important legal question: Can a signed waiver protect a clinic from a wrongful death lawsuit? Under Florida law, the answer is often complicated. While liability waivers may limit certain claims, they generally do not shield a business or provider from liability when negligence, gross negligence, or reckless conduct contributes to a preventable death.
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Clearwater, FL — Cuisinart Recalls 12,000 Grills for Exploding Pizza Oven Glass: What Owners Need to Know

27Jul
Clearwater, FL (July 14th, 2026) – Cuisinart has recalled approximately 12,000 gas grills after reports that the pizza oven glass can suddenly shatter during normal use, creating a risk of burns and lacerations. Consumers expect outdoor grills to operate safely under the high temperatures they are designed to handle. When a component fails during ordinary use, the results can be painful and, in some cases, life-changing.
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Hillsborough County, FL — What Are Your Legal Rights After the Hillsborough County Foodborne Illness Outbreak?

27Jul
Hillsborough County, FL (July 8th, 2026) – Hillsborough County health officials have confirmed two local cases connected to an ongoing multistate foodborne illness outbreak, while investigators continue working to identify the contaminated food responsible. Although no specific product has been linked to the illnesses, outbreaks like this often raise important legal questions for people who become seriously sick after eating contaminated food. Legal rights often depend on what investigators uncover about the source of the outbreak and how the contamination occurred. 
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