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 — Law Aimed at Preparing Teens to Drive Safe Soon to Take Effect

18Sep
Clearwater, FL (June 16, 2025) – A significant change hits Florida’s teen drivers this summer. Beginning July 1, 2025, teens aged 15-years-old to 17-years-old must complete a full driver’s education course before obtaining a learner’s permit. Previously, Florida only mandated a traffic law and substance-abuse course. The law marks a major shift in how the state’s novice drivers prepare for the roads.
Car crash.

Clearwater, FL — CPSC: Millions of BowFlex Dumbbells Recalled After Injury Reports

18Sep
Clearwater, FL (June 9th, 2025) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a major recall impacting more than 3.8 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells. The BowFlex dumbbells recalled, originally sold by Nautilus Inc. and later distributed by Johnson Health Tech Trading, have been linked to serious safety issues. Multiple reports show that the weight plates can detach unexpectedly, causing the dumbbells to fall apart during use. This defect has already resulted in more than 100 injuries, including concussions, broken toes, and deep contusions.
Render illustration of computer keyboard with the print Product Recall on two adjacent red keyboard buttons.

Clearwater, FL — Casa Mamita Churro Bites Recalled for Undeclared Allergen: Are You at Risk?

18Sep
Clearwater, FL (June 5th, 2025) – Consumers across more than a dozen states, including Florida, are urged to check their freezers after a popular ALDI snack was recalled due to a serious labeling error. The recall affects Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream, a frozen dessert snack distributed by Camerican International. The product contains milk, but the label failed to disclose it, creating a potentially dangerous situation for people with milk allergies or lactose intolerance.
Defocused blur buying milk put on shelf in supermarket with food recall texts.