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Cruz Law Firm Attorney Russell Monilla Recognized by Daily Business Review and Law.com with “On The Rise” Award

Cruz Law Firm attorney Russell Monilla has been recognized with the “On The Rise” Award by the Daily Business Review and Law.com. The award highlights emerging attorneys who are making a significant impact in the legal profession through their work, leadership, and dedication to their clients.

Department of Corrections to pay out $1M in wrongful termination case

Tallahassee woman Celena Grant, a near-10-year veteran of DOC who worked as a human resources manager, was fired in 2018 after she reported what she called a pattern of race-based pay discrimination at DOC.

Jury Awards $15 Million in Sheriff Discrimination Case

The six-member jury found that the ACSO under former Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. failed to promote Davis, who is white, because of his race and then retaliated against Davis for filing formal complaints about the discrimination.

ACSO Discrimination Lawsuit

With jury selection completed, a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) kicked off.

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

Trial began on Monday for a case alleging racial discrimination at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office during the Clovis Watson administration.

2017 12 03 Scott: Latvala ‘Distraction’ Amid Investigation

2017 12 03 Scott: Latvala ‘Distraction’ Amid Investigation

2017 12 04 Simpson Attacks ‘Smear Campaign’ Aimed at His Aide, Rachel Perrin Rogers

2017 12 04 Simpson Attacks ‘Smear Campaign’ Aimed at His Aide, Rachel Perrin Rogers

2017 11 30 Accuser of State Senator Jack Latvala Comes Forward

2017 11 30 Accuser of State Senator Jack Latvala Comes Forward

2017 11 29 Senate Staffer Who Accused Latvala of Sexual Harassment, Groping Goes Public

2017 11 29 Senate Staffer Who Accused Latvala of Sexual Harassment, Groping Goes Public

2017 11 29 Accuser, Florida Senator Texted With Each Other for Years (Paywall)

2017 11 29 Accuser, Florida Senator Texted With Each Other for Years (Paywall)

2017 11 16 Why Have So Few Women Gone Public About Sexual Harassment in Florida Capitol? (Paywall)

2017 11 16 Why Have So Few Women Gone Public About Sexual Harassment in Florida Capitol? (Paywall)

2017 11 14 Attorney Fears Retaliation for Woman Accusing Sen. Latvala of Sexual Harassment

2017 11 14 Attorney Fears Retaliation for Woman Accusing Sen. Latvala of Sexual Harassment

2017 11 14 Why is the Lawyer for Jack Latvala’s Accuser Leaving So Many Breadcrumbs?

2017 11 14 Why is the Lawyer for Jack Latvala’s Accuser Leaving So Many Breadcrumbs?

2017 11 13 Woman Who Filed Sexual Harassment Claims Against Latvala is Florida Senate Employee

2017 11 13 Woman Who Filed Sexual Harassment Claims Against Latvala is Florida Senate Employee

2017 11 10 Latvala Called ‘Bombastic Bully’ by Attorney of Woman in Sexual Harassment Complaint

2017 11 10 Latvala Called ‘Bombastic Bully’ by Attorney of Woman in Sexual Harassment Complaint

900k sex scandal senate

2019 01 04 Florida Senate Agrees to Pay Aide $900k in Sex Scandal

Senate pays $900K

2019 01 04 Florida Senate Pays $900,000 in Case Related to Jack Latvala Sexual Misconduct Case

senate aide settlement

2019 01 04 Senate Aide Settles Sex-Harassment Charge for $900,000

Perrin Rogers Settlement

2019 01 03 Perrin Rogers Resigns, Settles for Nearly $1m With Senate

No Deal Perrin Case

2018 12 06 No Deal Between Florida Senate, Feds in Rachel Perrin Rogers Case

gag order perrin

2018 12 05 Gag Order Issued in Rachel Perrin Rogers Matter

aide sexual harassment

2018 09 26 Florida Senate Aide Sues for Sex-Harassment Retaliation, Wants Who’s-who of Insiders to Testify

Local Lawyer

2018 08 30 Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Local Lawyer

Rachel Perrin

2017 12 20 Rachel Perrin Rogers Sets Reporters Straight on Disclosure Timeline

Latvala 8

2017 12 19 WFSU Report: Harassment Allegations Against Latvala Could Open Door to Other Probes

FDoC Wrongful Termination Case

Fla. Department of Corrections Ordered to Pay Out $1M in Wrongful Termination Case

Jack Latvala Ethics Probe

Ethics Probe Into Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Former Sen. Jack Latvala Reemerges

O'Rourke Pays Whistleblower Settlement

Former Panama City Beach Manager Tony O’Rourke Paid $131,250 in Whistleblower Settlement

TCC sued for alleged discrimination

2022 03 10 Tallahassee Community College Sued for Alleged Discrimination of Former Professor

state worker whistleblower

2022 01 25 Florida State Worker Granted Whistleblower Status by Judge (Paywall)

Jeremy Matlow Harassment

2021 09 17 Jeremy Matlow Facing HR Complaint After Blueprint’s Ben Pingree Points to ‘textbook Harassment’ (Paywall)

disabled residents mold case

2020 02 26 State Tests Disabled Residents Amid Mold Problems

Rubin Harassment Complaint

2020 01 10 Florida Settles Rubin Harassment Complaint as Fight With Patronis Intensifies

breastfeeding employee sues

2019 10 03 Former Cake Shop Employee Sues After She Was Allegedly Fired Over Breastfeeding

FLDE CFO

2019 07 17 FDLE Reviewing Whether CFO Violated the Law

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