$300 Million Class Action Suit Filed Against Beleaguered Vinik

$300 Million Class Action Suit Filed Against Beleaguered Vinik: A class action lawsuit has been filed against Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment which conservatively could cost the Jeff Vinik-led company $300 million.The legal action alleges TBSE, owner of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.The Miami law firm of Carey Rodriguez Milian Gonya is bringing the lawsuit on behalf of lead plaintiff Bryan Hanley and other “persons similarly situated.”  The number of plaintiffs could exceed 10,000.

Judge for Transit-Tax Lawsuit Admits 'A Lot of Pressure'

Judge for Transit-Tax Lawsuit Admits 'A Lot of Pressure': Acknowledging he feels pressure in deliberating and ruling on a lawsuit challenging the validity of the Hillsborough County sales tax for transit, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Judge Rex Barbas nevertheless promised anything but a quick resolution to the issue.Both sides participated in a marathon hearing Friday, with more arguments scheduled for Friday, May 31.”This case has a lot of pressure,” Barbas remarked during public testimony. The judge also opined that the case will be appealed regardless of his ruling.