Civil lawsuits land in Palm Beach County courts every day. Many never make headlines. They begin with paperwork — a complaint filed with the clerk.
This section tracks civil lawsuits filed in Palm Beach County Circuit and County Court, with a focus on cases tied to Boca Raton and nearby communities. Coverage is based on public court records maintained by the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.
A complaint is not a verdict. The allegations described in a filing have not been proven, liability has not been determined, and outcomes can change as cases move through the court system.
A federal judge granted summary judgment to the City of Boynton Beach and dismissed all remaining claims in a lawsuit by former HR Director Tennille DeCoste alleging race discrimination and retaliation.
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A Palm Beach County woman filed a civil negligence lawsuit seeking damages over an alleged trip-and-fall on a public sidewalk on East Ocean Avenue in Lantana.
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West Boca Medical Center has filed a civil lawsuit in Palm Beach County Circuit Court seeking ERISA plan benefits it says remain unpaid after an inpatient labor-and-delivery hospitalization claim was allegedly underpaid.
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A Palm Beach County woman has filed a civil lawsuit seeking damages against Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and Kevin W. Bryant over a June 2025 rear-end crash on Southern Boulevard, according to a complaint filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court.
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A Boca Grove homeowners association has filed a Palm Beach County lawsuit seeking foreclosure of an assessment lien and monetary damages over alleged unpaid dues tied to a Boca Raton property.
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Civil lawsuits cover a wide range of disputes, from injuries and insurance claims to property and business conflicts. The sections below explain the most common types of cases that appear in Palm Beach County courts. They provide general context, not legal advice.
Auto negligence lawsuits usually follow a traffic crash, when one party claims another caused the collision and resulting injuries or damage. Insurance disputes are common, and cases can take months or longer to resolve as fault, treatment, and damages are argued.
Premises liability cases involve injuries on someone else’s property, such as slip-and-falls or unsafe conditions. The central question is often whether the property owner knew about a hazard and failed to address it.
These lawsuits arise when an insurance claim is denied, delayed, or underpaid after a loss. In South Florida, they frequently involve storm damage, water intrusion, or disputes over policy language and coverage.
Medical malpractice lawsuits allege that a healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care. These cases are complex, rely heavily on records and experts, and often move slowly through the court system.
Foreclosure cases typically involve missed mortgage payments or unpaid homeowners or condominium association dues. Many are resolved before final judgment through payments, settlements, or other agreements.
Contract disputes occur when one party claims another failed to honor a written agreement. These cases often come down to documents, timelines, and differing interpretations of what was agreed to.
Boca Post reports on civil lawsuits using public court records from the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. Most stories begin with a complaint, which is the document filed to open a case.
A complaint outlines allegations made by one party. It is not a ruling, and it does not establish fault or liability. Defendants may dispute the claims, seek dismissal, or resolve cases through settlement without a trial.
Reporting in this section is limited to what appears in court filings and confirmed case activity. We do not speculate about outcomes and we do not publish legal advice.
When cases move forward, coverage may be updated to reflect new filings, court orders, or case resolutions. Original documents referenced in individual stories are available through the Clerk of Court for readers who want to review the filings directly.
A Broward County woman has filed a negligence lawsuit in Palm Beach County Circuit Court claiming she was struck on the head by falling merchandise while shopping at Galafresh Farms in Boca Raton.
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A civil lawsuit filed Feb. 25, 2026 in Palm Beach County court alleges violations of assisted living resident rights and custodial-care negligence involving Sonata Boca Raton.
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A Boca Raton woman has filed a civil negligence lawsuit against the City of Boca Raton, alleging she was injured after tripping over an unmarked speed bump at Spanish River Park.
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A Palm Beach County civil case filed Feb. 19, 2026, alleges a dispute over control of a company’s GoDaddy and Squarespace accounts and the return of a boom truck.
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Graybar Electric Company, Inc. has filed a Palm Beach County civil lawsuit seeking to foreclose a construction lien and recover $50,527.38 it alleges remains unpaid for materials supplied to a TMRW Sports project in Palm Beach Gardens.
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