Miscellaneous

• Ft. Myers Pastor Charged with Sexual Abuse of Minors

  Joe Saunders | August 02, 2006 2:48 PM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  Pastor Russell Brown was arrested Monday night on charges he molested three young boys who attended his church, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. He is accused of three felony counts of lewd and lascivious behavior. Prior to his arrest, he had been pastor of the church for 20 years. In all, there are six children that have come forward to accuse Brown of sexual abuse between the years...

• New Boss (Hopefully) Not the Same as the Old Boss

  Joe Saunders | July 23, 2006 4:55 PM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  As the Diocese of Venice, which includes Sarasota, prepares to welcome a new bishop, we can only hope that this new prelate will deal with the scourge of sexual abuse more openly and honestly than his predecessor, Most. Rev. John Nevins. Nevins has a long history of transferring, covering up, and protecting abusive priests. In fact, in one notorious case, he set up the offending priest with...

• Cruise Ship Accident Brings Up Question of Seaworthiness

  Staff Writer | July 19, 2006 3:43 PM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  Just two short weeks after our post about boating accidents being on the rise, a really, really, REALLY BIG boat (OK, a ship) was involved in an incident off of Florida's east coast yesterday. The Crown Princess cruise ship accident has been all over pretty much every news outlet since it nearly rolled over Tuesday. The fact that dozens of passengers were injued (some reports report as many as...

• Boating Accidents in Florida on Rise

  Joe Saunders | July 05, 2006 8:15 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  This year has seen a 19% spike in boating accidents from last year which had been the highest in a decade. This has state officials worried and searching for answers to stem the tide. During the first six months this year, 38 people died in Florida boating accidents, compared to 32 through the first six months of 2005. In all, 80 people died in Florida boating mishaps last year. The increase...

• Tropical Storm Alberto and Your Personal Safety

  Joe Saunders | June 12, 2006 6:30 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  As the entire west coast of Florida prepares for its first tropical storm of the season, it's a good idea to review your safety checklist. (If you don't have one, make one as soon as possible.) Make sure you know your evacuation routes, secure lawn furniture, check your water supply, and prepare to shelter your pets. Also, don't forget about your important papers including homeowner's...

• Pregnant 18 Year Old Dies After Hospital Error

  Joe Saunders | June 08, 2006 8:20 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  There is nothing as tragic as a young life lost- especially when that lost life is not a result of circumstances beyond control. Elisha Crews Bryant, 18, went to South Florida Baptist Hospital because she was experiencing premature labor pains. A nurse gave her 4 times the amount of magnesium sulfate, a common treatment to retard early labor. The baby survived but will live life without a...

• Class Action Lawsuits Are Bad for Consumers

  Joe Saunders | June 04, 2006 2:08 PM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  I hear a lot of talk these days about class action this and class action that. Truth is, class actions aren't good for consumers. Each case is different just as each person is unique. Also, after Fen-Phen, courts aren't quick to certify any matter as a class action.

• Agricultura y Los Pesticidas

  Joe Saunders | May 25, 2006 11:48 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  Existe un gran problema en los campos de agricultura en el Estado de Florida. Sin embargo no se aprecia en toda su magnitud pues los afectados directamente son agricultores inmigrantes quienes no hablan Ingles. Ellos recogen nuestras fresas y tomates. Ellos se quiebran la espalda y trabajan de sol a sol por salarios debajo del mínimo. Ellos viven en casas rodantes en estados muy precarios ni...

• Joseph H. Saunders, Attorney at Law

  Staff Writer | January 28, 2006 2:51 PM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  Joseph H. Saunders: born in Montgomery, Alabama, January 31, 1953. Admitted to the California State Bar in 1981 and the Florida State Bar in 1982. Also admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida and the United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit.EducationLone Mountain College (BS in music 1975); University of San Francisco (JD 1981); University of...

• Saunders & Walker, P.A.

  Staff Writer | January 28, 2006 2:49 PM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  Saunders & Walker represents seriously injured or abused persons and the families of persons whose lives have been adversely affected by the negligence of others. We seek justice and compensation from corporations, organizations, and individuals who intentionally or negligently cause harm, injury, or death to our clients. If you or a loved one have been injured, please contact us at (727)...