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Gulfport man claims Samsung vaping battery exploded, caught fire

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When someone switches from cigarettes to e-cigarettes they hope to lead healthier lives. No one expects the change to cause them more harm. Gulfport resident William Switzer began using e-cigarettes in 2013. He believed they were a safe alternative to aid in him quitting cigarettes. On Dec. 2, 2015, an e-cigarette, or vaporizer pen, blew up in his pocket. Switzer suffered second and third-degree burns after both the pen and its battery caught fire. Switzer is now suing all parties…

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Tarpon Springs elementary school parents face off with bizarre mix of stalking, road rage accusations

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Parents of students in Tarpon Springs are going head to head in a battle that has produced an even dozen various stalking claims. In the latest clash, Stephen Alexander is taking on Lisa McMenamin, John McMenamin, and two lawyers. Both Alexander and the McMenamin’s have children attending Brooker Creek Elementary at 3130 Forelock Road in Tarpon Springs. A suit, filed Oct. 24, claims that April 11, 2016, the McMenamins negligently operated a vehicle and committed road rage. Alexander says he…

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Tampa apartment complex sued after traffic death of 12-year-old

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Following the death of her son, a Tampa mother is suing an apartment complex for failing to provide safe accommodations for pedestrians. The morning of Jan. 28, 2016, 12-year-old Leonard Pineda was hit by a car while trying to catch a school bus. He was running through the parking lot of the Preserve at Mobbly Bay, an apartment complex at 8210 Solano Bay Loop off West Hillsborough Boulevard in Northwest Tampa. Pineda was struck by a Ford Expedition driven by…

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Family of Pasco man killed by bulldozer claims reckless negligence

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A year after a 27-year-old construction worker was run over by a bulldozer, the family is suing two parties they believe were responsible for his death. Justin Smith died Oct. 7, 2015, while working at the construction site of Aura @ 4th Apartments when the bulldozer backed over him. Albert Kimball, 37, was operating the machine. Smith was at the site to move a water evacuation pump. Kimball was there for a separate task of excavating land. Smith worked for…

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Despite proof of innocence, Wal-Mart accuses, detains Tampa woman for shoplifting

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Even after evidence of her innocence was brought to light, a woman was charged with shoplifting at Wal-Mart. The woman, Vicki Carll, 57, is suing Wal-Mart for negligence that led to her being falsely detained and prosecuted. Carll is also suing Wal-Mart employees Arismendy Rosario and Rashad Kirkland. On Jan. 2, 2014, Carl headed to Wal-Mart to purchase dog food for Manny, her 11-year-old dog. While in the store, Carll browsed the aisles before going to the pet section. Carll placed…

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Tampa subcontractor blamed for death by expired 30-year-old grenades

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The widow of an ex-soldier who was killed last year while testing 30-year-old grenades is suing all parties responsible for his death. Ziecha Norwillo, wife of Francis Norwillo, and Michael Dougherty are suing Purple Shovel, SkyBridge Tactical, SkyBridge Resources, Regulus Global LLC and Regulus Global Inc. after the accident that took Norwillo’s husband and injured Dougherty. According to BayLawsuits, logistics and construction company Purple Shovel was contracted by the government for training, equipment and obtaining arms. The company subcontracted Tampa-based…

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Devastating Gulfport strip mall fire sets off legal blame game

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After a fire brought destruction to four Gulfport businesses in a strip mall, two stores are suing the one responsible. Fazio’s Pizza and Subs and Gulfport Florist are suing the plaza owners, Glaxo International, and the company responsible for the fire, Enhanced Environmental. Enhanced Environmental owns Sunrise Laundromat. Glaxo International owns Suncoast Food Store, located in the plaza. On April 21, a fire broke out in the water heater room of the laundromat, according to the Fire Investigation Report. The…

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