Blog Posts in July, 2013
Posted on Jul 17, 2013 By Smith & Stallworth, Attorneys at Law
In a tragic event that made national headlines, a man was brutally murdered during his shift at a 7-Eleven in Hillsborough County. The man, who was 54 years old, was manning the shop alone when his ...
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Posted on Jul 11, 2013 By Smith & Stallworth, Attorneys at Law
A Tampa woman was left critically injured after falling prey to a hit and run accident on the Courtney Campbell Causeway early Monday on July 8, 2013. Police are continuing investigations and attempts ...
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Posted on Jul 10, 2013 By Smith & Stallworth, Attorneys at Law
Richard I. Carleton III used to work as a customer service manager for the U.S. Postal Service in Lakeland, Florida. Back in 2006 he filed an insurance claim stating that he was suffering from ...
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Posted on Jul 3, 2013 By Smith & Stallworth, Attorneys at Law
On June 30, 2013, The Tampa Tribune published a breaking news story where two passengers in a van that overturned on Sunday, June 30, 2013 on Interstate 75 in Sarasota died, while another passenger ...
Continue reading "6 Injured and 2 Killed After Van's Tire Blows on I-75" »
Posted on Jul 3, 2013 By Smith & Stallworth, Attorneys at Law
On September 21st, 2012, the Pepin Academy hosted a back-to-school swimming party at the city-owned and operated recreation center and pool. The event was apparently attended by close to 150 students, ...
Continue reading "Father Sues City and School After Son Drowns During School-Sponsored Pool Party" »