Landmark Legal Cases

Florida rehab malpractice claims arise when a treatment facility or its staff fail to provide the standard of care expected, resulting in injury or worsening of a patient’s condition. These claims are complex because they involve medical facts, legal standards, and often emotional distress.

A landmark federal case in Florida recently exposed how these schemes work and how you can protect yourself. On July 14, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida entered a stipulated order against Evoke Wellness, LLC and its executives to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allegations of deceptive marketing.

On January 5, 2026, the federal court finalized a landmark settlement in the cases against former teacher Robert Gayle. While Gayle’s individual actions were horrific, the massive payout from the City of Springfield proves that the law doesn't just punish the person who committed the abuse, it punishes the institution that allowed it to happen.