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Sexual AbuseCoral Springs Teacher Arrested for Sexually Abusing Students: Why Victims Need Experienced Legal Representation

August 11, 2025

In Coral Springs, Florida, a deeply disturbing case has emerged involving a former Coral Springs Charter School teacher. Joseph M. Melendez, 33, was arrested by the Coral Springs Police Department’s Special Victims Unit and is currently being held at the Broward County Main Jail.Melendez faces multiple felony charges: Allegations of Grooming and Abuse According to investigators, Melendez used his...

Admiralty & Cruise Lines General Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Sexual Abuse UncategorizedThe Haggard Law Firm Expands to Tampa with New Office Led by Experienced Trial Lawyer

April 16, 2025

TAMPA, FL – The Haggard Law Firm, a nationally recognized personal injury law firm, is proud to announce its expansion to the greater Tampa Bay area. This new office marks a significant milestone in the firm’s commitment to providing exceptional legal representation to victims of negligent security, drowning, sexual assault, trucking accidents, cruise line negligence,...

Sexual Abuse Sexual Abuse$1 Million Policy Limit Settlement in Case Involving Sexual Assault of a Minor

November 18, 2022

The Haggard Law Firm’s Pedro Echarte has obtained a $1 Million policy limit settlement in a case involving the sexual assault of a minor at an Orange County, Florida daycare. The parties, insurance carriers, defense counsel, date of loss, and school where the incident occurred are confidential. Echarte represented the parents of a 7-year-old child,...

Sexual AbusePRESS CONFERENCE: Teenage Victims of Sex Assault By Teacher Suing School Board

January 7, 2019

Mothers of Victims to Discuss New Lawsuits Against Miami -Dade County School Board On Behalf of Teenagers Sexually Assaulted By Middle School Teacher This is the first time these mothers have spoken out. Miami, FL – A lawsuit was recently filed against the School Board of Miami-Dade County on behalf of a teenage female victim...

Sexual Abuse Sexual Abuse$2 Million Settlement in Child Sexual Assault Case

November 25, 2018

Owners of a Key West apartment complex have agreed to pay $2 Million to the family of a minor who was sexually assaulted multiple times by a de facto employee. The minor child victim was living with his family in a rental apartment in Key West. Over a period of several months, the child was subjected...

Sexual AbuseUber Driver Arrested For Sexual Battery, Kidnapping

May 9, 2017

Police in Jupiter Florida have arrested Uber driver Gary Kitchings, 57, and charged him with kidnapping, sexual battery and burglary. He is accused of picking up an Uber fare at SunFest early Sunday and sexually assaulting her at her Jupiter home According to a police affidavit, the woman told investigators she’d arrived in the West Palm Beach...

Sexual AbuseClose a Dangerous Legal Loophole, Support the Sex Offender Rental Notification Act

July 15, 2016

Under Florida law, owners of rental apartments and homes are NOT required to warn you or your family that an employee at the property is a pedophile or sex offender. Children in Florida have been raped by sex offenders who were literally provided the keys to rental units, where the owner knew that the...

Sexual Abuse Sexual AbuseHAGGARD LAW FIRM OBTAINS $1.6 MILLION VERDICT

July 26, 2011

The Haggard Law Firm’s team recently won an incredibly hard fought battle for sexual assault victim, Amanda Slone, when a Broward County jury returned a verdict on Thursday, June 23, for $1.6 million after three weeks of trial. This is an incredible journey where defendant Cornerstone Residential Management, which is one of the largest commercial property management companies in...

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Sexual AbuseCoral Springs Teacher Arrested for Sexually Abusing Students: Why Victims Need Experienced Legal Representation

Admiralty & Cruise Lines General Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Sexual Abuse UncategorizedThe Haggard Law Firm Expands to Tampa with New Office Led by Experienced Trial Lawyer

Sexual Abuse Sexual Abuse$1 Million Policy Limit Settlement in Case Involving Sexual Assault of a Minor

Sexual AbusePRESS CONFERENCE: Teenage Victims of Sex Assault By Teacher Suing School Board

Sexual Abuse Sexual Abuse$2 Million Settlement in Child Sexual Assault Case

Sexual AbuseUber Driver Arrested For Sexual Battery, Kidnapping

Sexual AbuseClose a Dangerous Legal Loophole, Support the Sex Offender Rental Notification Act

Sexual Abuse Sexual AbuseHAGGARD LAW FIRM OBTAINS $1.6 MILLION VERDICT

March 3, 2026$2.5 Million Policy Limits Recovery in Fatal Jet Ski Collision Case

February 16, 2026$31 Million Negligent Security Settlement for Child Shot at Georgia Apartment Complex

February 12, 2026$4.25 Million Settlement in Pedestrian Auto Accident Case Reinforces Responsibility for Subsequent Medical Harm

January 26, 2026Negligent Security Lawsuit Results in $5.5 Million Recovery for Son of Man Killed at Riviera Beach Hotel Property

January 11, 2026Toddler Drowning at Miami-Dade Short-Term Rental Highlights Ongoing Safety Failures

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