Category: News & Articles

Clearwater, FL (August 17th, 2026) – A granola marketed specifically to breastfeeding mothers has been recalled because of potential Salmonella contamination. This raises concerns for nursing moms, pregnant women, infants, and families with young children.

Clearwater, FL (August 8th, 2011)—A Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapeños from Mexico has sickened at least 345 people across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations reported. 

Clearwater, FL (August 3rd, 2026) – Parents expect products made for toddlers to meet basic safety standards. That's why a recent recall involving nearly 100,000 Woodure toddler step stools has raised serious concerns. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recalled stools can collapse, tip over, or allow a child to become entrapped, creating hazards that have already been linked to multiple reported injuries.

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.

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.

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.