U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
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Judge rejects workforce training provisions of 'Stop WOKE Act'
Comparing Florida’s approach to First Amendment issues to a parallel dimension portrayed in the Netflix series “Stranger Things,” a Florida federal judge has granted an injunction against provisions of the “Stop WOKE Act” that restrict workforce diversity training. -
Alachua County farm files 'right-to-repair' class action against John Deere
A Northern Florida federal class-action lawsuit is among the cases challenging John Deere’s “illegal monopoly” in the farm equipment repair market that have been consolidated in Illinois. -
So much for Florida's attempt to limit political contributions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida federal judge has permanently blocked a state law that sought to cap the amount of contributions to certain political committees to $3,000. -
United States Attorney’s Office Issues Warning Of Telephone Scam
United States Attorney’s Office Issues Warning Of Telephone Scam. -
Florida federal judge dismisses more than 20,000 military earplugs claims against 3M
The federal district judge overseeing the multidistrict litigation (MDL) against 3M Co.’s military earplugs has dismissed more than 20,000 injury claims on the MDL’s administrative docket, suggesting the court is winnowing out the weaker cases. -
3M to appeal latest military earplugs jury verdict amounting to $668,000
3M Co. will appeal the latest jury damages award in the ongoing military earplugs litigation in the Northern District of Florida, arguing that the defense was prevented from introducing key evidence in the case. -
Two Army vets each win $55 million awards in latest 3M military earplugs trial
Two former servicemen won a collective $110 million in jury damages awards last week in the latest bellwether trial over allegations that 3M Co. Combat Arms Earplugs were defective and led to hearing loss. -
Skanska loses bid to limit property damage liability during Hurricane Sally
A federal judge has dismissed the Skanska construction company’s legal effort to limit its liability for property damage after a 2020 storm surge caused by Hurricane Sally hurled company barges around Pensacola Bay. -
Three more plaintiffs join lawsuit over UF policy on faculty's outside activities
Three more plaintiffs were added this week to a federal lawsuit challenging the University of Florida’s conflict-of-interest policy as an affront to professors’ academic freedom and freedom of speech. -
Military earplugs litigation against 3M produces split jury verdicts
The continuing litigation in Florida over whether 3M Co. is liable for injuries sustained by military personnel who were wearing earplugs manufactured by the company produced split jury verdicts over the past week. -
Senator will push for more property insurance reforms in coming Florida legislative session
State Sen. Jim Boyd (R-Brandenton) is vowing to push for further property insurance reforms in Florida in the next legislative session after a federal court issued a preliminary injunction against part of an insurance bill signed into law this year. -
Another federal inmate says officer sexually, physically assaulted her
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Another federal prison inmate says she was sexually and physically assaulted and abused by an officer who since has been indicted for similar actions. -
Florida test case in 3M military earplugs litigation dismissed with prejudice
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed with prejudice a test case involving allegations that service members’ use of 3M’s military earplugs resulted in hearing loss or tinnitus. -
Bellwether plaintiff in 3M ear plug MDL drops case, pays $18K in defense costs
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A plaintiff who was chastised by the judge earlier this year for his “unresponsiveness to counsel” dropped his lawsuit accusing 3M of selling defective military earplugs, avoiding a September bellwether trial intended to test the viability of thousands of similar cases. -
Judge stops new Florida law limiting contributions to political committees to $3,000
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The court challenge of a Florida law that limits how much money can be given to certain political committees is off to a good start. -
Jury in latest 3M military earplug trial awards $1.7 million to veteran
A Pensacola jury has awarded $1.7 million to an Iraq War veteran who argued that he suffered hearing loss and tinnitus despite using 3M military earplugs during his Army service. -
ACLU sues to have donation cap overturned, citing Free Speech concerns
The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLU) is suing Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee alleging that Senate Bill 1890 unconstitutionally abridges First Amendment freedoms. -
3M ear plug lawsuit set for trial late March in Northern District of Florida
A lawsuit against 3M regarding alleged defective ear plugs furnished to U.S. military service members now has a trial date for late March in Pensacola. -
Lenders aren't required to pay 'agent fees' for PPP loan assistance, judge rules
PENSACOLA – Banks don’t have to pay accountants and other consultants fees for helping applicants for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans, a federal judge has ruled. -
Florida can't deny indigent felons right to vote, U.S. appeals panel rules
A federal appeals panel on Wednesday struck down a Florida law requiring that felons who want to re-establish their voting rights under Amendment 4 pay all imposed fines, restitution and fees.