The Verified Complaint
On September 12, 2025, My Florida Green filed a Verified Complaint in Lee County Circuit Court against Leafwell, Inc. The lawsuit alleges that Leafwell engaged in:
- Unlawful inducements: offering “free” certifications paid for by dispensaries.
- Deceptive practices: failing to disclose that dispensaries were footing the bill.
- Patient brokering schemes: steering patients toward specific dispensaries.
Key Legal Violations
The Complaint asserts violations of multiple Florida laws:
- Patient Brokering Act (§817.505): prohibits kickbacks and fee-splitting.
- Statute §381.986: prohibits certifying physicians from having financial ties to dispensaries.
- FDUTPA (§501.204): protects consumers from deceptive and unfair trade practices.
Each of these statutes is meant to safeguard patients and ensure the medical cannabis program operates with integrity.
Impact on My Florida Green
Since Leafwell launched its free events, our data shows a net loss of 728 patients in 2025. That’s not just a number — it represents patients diverted by promotions that appear free but are funded by arrangements Florida law forbids.
Why We Took Action
Our CEO, Nicholas Garulay, explains it best:
“Every patient deserves an evaluation based solely on medical need — not hidden financial arrangements.”
This lawsuit isn’t about removing competition. It’s about holding the industry accountable and ensuring patients receive fair, independent medical care.
