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Engineer Denies Liability in Sunset Harbour Design-Defect Suit, Faults Contractor

Bliss & Nyitray is the first of four firms sued over the Eighteen Sunset project to formally answer — denying the developers' claims, arguing the building was not constructed to its design, and contending the developers sued without the pre-suit notice Florida law requires. The architect has not yet responded.

Journal Staff Jun 12, 2026

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Janitorial Company Sues Barton G. Miami Beach Owner for $41K After Restaurant Closure

A Miami janitorial firm has sued the owner of the now-closed Barton G. restaurant at 1427 West Ave., seeking $41,305 in unpaid bills and alleging shell companies were used to dodge the debt.

Journal Staff Jun 12, 2026

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Miami Beach Resident Sues to Block State Law Behind Fontainebleau Water Park

A LaGorce Drive homeowner has filed suit in Miami-Dade circuit court to block a 2026 state law that allegedly orders Miami Beach to approve a commercial water park at the Fontainebleau Hotel, bypassing the city's Historic Preservation Board.

Journal Staff Jun 04, 2026

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Sneaker Consignment Shop YankeeKicks Sued for Failing to Pay Seller After Miami Beach Store Closure

A Broward County man is suing YankeeKicks, which operated a flagship store on Collins Avenue, for over $21,000 in unpaid commissions after the sneaker consignment company closed in early 2026.

Journal Staff Jun 03, 2026

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Woman Sues MILA Miami Beach After Alleged Crowd Surge and Stampede Injured Her During Rooftop Fight

A Miami-Dade resident is suing the popular MILA rooftop restaurant and lounge on Meridian Avenue, alleging she was thrown to the ground and cut by broken glass during a crowd stampede that followed a violent brawl in March 2025.

Journal Staff Jun 03, 2026

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Tesla Driver Crashes Into Cement Barrier, Damages Regency Tower Condo Property

The Regency Tower condominium association is suing a Miami Beach couple after a Tesla driver lost control on wet Collins Avenue pavement and crashed into the property's cement barrier, causing up to $50,000 in damage.

Journal Staff May 30, 2026

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Couple Sues Miami Beach Luxury Condo After Rare Ferrari Stolen from Valet Parking

A Miami-Dade couple has filed suit against the MEI Condominium Association and its vendors after their 2023 Ferrari F8 Spider was stolen from the Collins Avenue high-rise's parking garage, alleging the building's key room was left wholly unsecured.

Journal Staff May 30, 2026

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South Carolina Buyer Sues to Force $55M Star Island Sale After Seller Allegedly Couldn't Deliver Clear Title

A South Carolina man is asking a Miami-Dade court to compel the sale of a Star Island mansion after the seller allegedly failed to resolve mortgage and permit issues before the May 2026 closing.

Journal Staff May 29, 2026

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Hillsborough County Sues Florida Over Live Local Act, Raising Stakes for Miami Beach

Hillsborough County filed a landmark lawsuit against the State of Florida on March 6, 2026, challenging the constitutionality of the Live Local Act — a case Miami Beach residents and officials are watching as the city faces its own Live Local battles.

Journal Staff May 23, 2026

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Miami Beach Condo Buyer Sues for $50K+ After Alleged Fraud Over Hidden Building Defects

A Miami Beach woman is suing her real estate agent, the condo association, and a home inspector after allegedly being misled about serious structural and safety problems at an 87-year-old South Beach building before a $405,000 purchase.

Journal Staff May 21, 2026

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New York Woman Sues Miami Beach Over Trip-and-Fall Accident Near Marina

A New York woman is suing the City of Miami Beach and three co-defendants over a fall she says was caused by a crumbling, uneven walkway near the Miami Beach Marina — putting the city's sidewalk maintenance practices under legal scrutiny in Miami-Dade Circuit Court.

Journal Staff May 21, 2026

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Leonard Hochstein Sues to Remove Construction Lien on Miami Beach Property

Plastic surgeon and real estate personality Leonard Hochstein has filed suit in Miami-Dade Circuit Court to strip a construction lien from his Miami Beach home, alleging the company that filed it never set foot on the property.

Journal Staff May 15, 2026