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Product Recall: Beef with Possible E. coli Contamination

A new product recall has been issued for certain cuts of beef. Shipments of the meat were received in 13 states, including Florida. The questionable products came from one of the country’s largest meat producers, JBS Swift Co. The Colorado-based … Continue reading →

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Michigan Class Action Called Landmark Settlement for Autism Treatment

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan has agreed to settle a class action case with about 100 families for a total of $1 million to reimburse expenses they paid for autism testing and treatment. It has been an ongoing … Continue reading →

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Balkan & Patterson LLP Secures Settlement for Family of Special Needs Student Abused and Violently Restrained by Behavioral Analyst at Oak Hammock K-8 School

The personal injury law firm of Balkan & Patterson settled a lawsuit this week against the St. Lucie School Board on behalf of a family whose child was abused by his behavioral analyst at Oak Hammock K-8 school. The amount … Continue reading →

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Balkan & Patterson Clients Awarded a Jury Verdict in Excess of $550,000 for Auto Accident that Left Victims Seriously Injured

The law firm of Balkan & Patterson LLP recently won a jury verdict of more than $550,000 for our clients who were seriously injured in an auto accident when they were virtually run over by the driver of a dump … Continue reading →

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Congressional Hearing Finds Rampant Abuse in Public, Private Schools

Every day, it seems there are more cases of abuse and mistreatment of students by their teachers and peers, regardless of whether it’s a private or a public school. Yesterday, a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) was released … Continue reading →

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Broward Bicycle Month – Fun & Safety

In Florida, cycling is a popular pastime, activity and competitive sport year-round. A number of cyclists unfortunately are injured each year, which increases the need for bicycle safety and awareness. March is Broward County’s Bicycle Month, where residents, families and … Continue reading →

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Speeders, Be Warned!

In an effort to balance the state budget of Florida, lawmakers are raising the cost of traffic tickets. The state legislature is meeting in a special session, and all traffic tickets will increase by $10. All speeding tickets will be … Continue reading →

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Case of Abuse in St. Lucie Elementary School

We filed a lawsuit against the school board of St. Lucie County this week on behalf of a family and their then 8-year-old son, who was physically and mentally abused by a behavioral analyst employed by the school. Their son … Continue reading →

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