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South Walton Mosquito Control District under fire with frivolous lawsuits!

Magee avatar
Beach Lover
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There are always two sides to every story! That holds true with these frivolous lawsuits! The problem is that the law firm representing these lawsuits specializes in suing tax-supported agencies knowing that these agencies are required to carry insurance. With big promises of settling out of court and the plaintiff will receive cash rewards, the only winners are the lawyers by the time they deduct their legal expenses and then do the division of profits the plaintiff gets the smallest amount. This law firm does not wish to go to court knowing that the plaintiff has to prove their allegations, which are virtually impossible since they didn’t occur. This law firm understands that the insurance companies prefer staying out of court and keeping their legal expense at a minimum, so we all lose, and the truth is never told!

Unfortunately, Florida law requires mediation before granting a court date, this is how the plaintiff never has to prove their allegations. The South Walton Mosquito Control District welcomes the opportunity to defend themselves and have the truth be told, unfortunately this never happens.

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bob bob avatar
Beach Fanatic
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There are always two sides to every story! That holds true with these frivolous lawsuits! The problem is that the law firm representing these lawsuits specializes in suing tax-supported agencies knowing that these agencies are required to carry insurance. With big promises of settling out of court and the plaintiff will receive cash rewards, the only winners are the lawyers by the time they deduct their legal expenses and then do the division of profits the plaintiff gets the smallest amount. This law firm does not wish to go to court knowing that the plaintiff has to prove their allegations, which are virtually impossible since they didn’t occur. This law firm understands that the insurance companies prefer staying out of court and keeping their legal expense at a minimum, so we all lose, and the truth is never told!

Unfortunately, Florida law requires mediation before granting a court date, this is how the plaintiff never has to prove their allegations. The South Walton Mosquito Control District welcomes the opportunity to defend themselves and have the truth be told, unfortunately this never happens.
The hits just keep on coming. I guess the lawyers are having a hard time chasing ambulances these days.

I remember 30 years ago when I heard there were more students in law school than there were lawyers in the world. That coupled with the revolving doors in Washington and the foxes done ate all the chickens in the hen house means the end of our republic.
Bob Wells avatar
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#3
Well when someone feels they have been wronged they have a right to sue.
bob bob avatar
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#4
Well when someone feels they have been wronged they have a right to sue.
Spoken like a lawyer. :bang:
Matt J avatar
SWGB
#5
Spoken like a lawyer. :bang:

No, spoken like a patriot that understands our justice system.
bob bob avatar
Beach Fanatic
#6
No, spoken like a patriot that understands our justice system.
I don't like people whose first instinct is to sue like your president and your neighbor Huckabee.
Bob Wells avatar
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#7
I don't like people whose first instinct is to sue like your president and your neighbor Huckabee.
Based on an article I read, it appears those employees attempted to work through the process and got no where. That said bob bob, what exactly would you prefer them to do? Not a lawyer and have been involved in workplace problem resolution.
bob bob avatar
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#8
I guess the OP assumes we know at least one side to the story. Sorry I have no idea what's going on so I'll bow out. Why do people post out of the blue like we're supposed to know wtf they're talking about? It seemed like a general post about lawsuits.
liz coats avatar
Beach Lover
#10
Well when someone feels they have been wronged they have a right to sue.
Absolutely! Morgan and Morgan, in one of their Facebook ads were saying that if you felt stressed out over the impeachment process, "you might be entitled to compensation". You can't make this stuff up.
bob bob avatar
Beach Fanatic
#11
Absolutely! Morgan and Morgan, in one of their Facebook ads were saying that if you felt stressed out over the impeachment process, "you might be entitled to compensation". You can't make this stuff up.
And I'm sure it doesn't matter if you are red or blue. :banging:
FactorFiction avatar
Beach Fanatic
#12
For many, many years, I've heard nothing but praise for Mosquito Control. I have no reason to believe that the whole organization is tainted even at this point. It is truly unfortunate that the weakest link in an organization can do a tremendous amount of damage to the whole group. I have no idea whether any of what is alleged is actually true in any one of the 3 lawsuits; however, those internally most likely know, and, hopefully, if any of it is true, they will get their house in order ASAP. I want to see this organizations reputation restored.
enfuego avatar
Beach Lover
#13
The road to overcome inept and inconsistent leadership (previous director) is a bumpy one.
Bob Wells avatar
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#14
Absolutely! Morgan and Morgan, in one of their Facebook ads were saying that if you felt stressed out over the impeachment process, "you might be entitled to compensation". You can't make this stuff up.
Well this Attorney, Marie Mattox I have heard is very good at what she does.

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