U.S. District Court For The Middle District Of Florida Ft. Myers Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court For The Middle District Of Florida Ft. Myers Division
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Cape Coral man files class action against debt collector for TCPA violations
FORT MYERS – A Cape Coral man has filed a lawsuit against a debt collection company claiming the company's practice of sending unsolicited prerecorded voicemails violates the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. -
Former Chief of Police Sues FGCU for Gender Discrimination and Retaliatory Termination
FORT MYERS – A former police chief is suing the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees for gender discrimination and retaliation, claiming she was terminated for citing the university's failure to comply with federal laws and reports of sexual harassment. -
Mom sues Ghost energy drinks, says candy flavors target teens who don't need that much caffeine
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A mother has filed a class action against the makers of Ghost energy drinks alleging they market to teens when the beverage is only intended for adults. -
Seasonal farm workers' lawsuit in limbo
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Six seasonal farmworkers have filed suit against their former employer over wage issues and record keeping. -
Former employee accuses City of Sanibel of pregnancy discrimination
FORT MYERS — A woman is suing The City of Sanibel, a Florida municipality, citing alleged pregnancy/sexual discrimination. -
Couple claim Navient Solutions called approximately 1,000 times
FORT MYERS — A couple's lawsuit against Navient Solutions Inc., a debt collector, alleges violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act. -
Fresh Catch Bistro and Junkanoo on the Beach accused of not paying overtime compensation
FORT MYERS — An employee is suing Torchiati LLC, d/b/a Fresh Catch Bistro and Junkanoo on the Beach; Franco P. Russo, as personal representative of the estate of Alfredo Russo; and Jack Hynesl, alleging violation of wage laws. -
Federal court denies collective action claim in suit alleging wage-law violation
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA – A Florida federal district court has denied the collective action claim of the petitioners in the case of Tamera Goers, et. al. v. L.A. Entertainment Group and Amer Salameh, a case concerning workers who allegedly were paid only in tips.