On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Aug 30, 2011 | Car Accidents
For many people in Naples, Florida, a recent car accident took the life of a prominent figure in the catering industry. The woman, a chef known for her unique take on cooking and propensity for throwing small, high-end parties, was killed after her car was struck by a...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Aug 27, 2011 | Cruise Ship Injuries
Researchers all over the country are scrambling to learn more about the cruise ship illness human norovirus. A $25 million grant to research foodborne illnesses has been divided up among a number of research groups throughout the country, including universities and...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Aug 26, 2011 | Employment Immigration
As states, the federal government and the courts wrangle with a record number of new state immigration laws, Florida Governor Rick Scott says he believes the legislature will come to terms with a Florida law in 2012. Governor Scott said Friday he will continue to...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Aug 25, 2011 | US Permanent Residency
News articles in recent months tell stories of state immigration laws and challenges, proposals for immigration reform related to DREAM Act ideas or employment-based immigration issues and stories of deportation. Certainly, many Florida immigration stories center on...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Aug 25, 2011 | Wrongful Death
A woman has recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Florida county’s Sheriff’s Office after the death of her husband more than two years ago. She believes that members of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office were negligent in using pepper spray...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Aug 19, 2011 | Products Liability
Beef that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria can cause illness in people who consume the beef. In that situation, it can be a dangerous product to consumers. Just recently, a meat distributor has recalled beef that is believed to be contaminated. According to...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Aug 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Obama administration announced Thursday it will review roughly 300,000 pending deportation cases on a case-by-case basis and allow a number of immigrants to remain in the country. The change in policy will shift the focus of removal hearings heard in immigration...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Aug 18, 2011 | Deportation and Removal
Agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection reportedly are stepping up checks for undocumented immigrants on Greyhound buses and Amtrak trains. The ID checks reportedly have not received due attention in the public media, until now. The Miami Herald reports a...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Aug 16, 2011 | Car Accidents
It can happen in a matter of moments: a car crash. There are a number of different ways that a car accident can occur. It could be the result of a driver under the influence of alcohol or someone who is simply not paying attention. Whatever the cause, a car accident...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Aug 12, 2011 | US Permanent Residency
A father of three U.S. Citizens who came to the United States on a tourist visa 25-years ago has been given six months to fight for another opportunity to obtain his green card. The man was facing deportation to his home country of Poland when his family learned he...
