U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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King Ocean claims Hayek Services hasn't paid invoices
An international shipping firm is suing Miami-based Hayek Services for more than $100,000 in unpaid freight invoices. -
Ex-hairstylist accuses LeeLou Salon of wage violation
A Dade County woman says her former employer, LeeLou Salon and Spa in Miami, failed to pay her minimum wage, as well as other money they allegedly owe. -
Woman sues Sprint over claim that nude photos were downloaded, shared
An Orlando, Fla. woman is suing Sprint PCS, claiming a repair tech downloaded and shared her nude photos. -
Man claims SunTrust Banks violated debt-collection law
A Florida man alleges that Suntrust Banks repeatedly harassed him by calling his cell phone to collect money they claim he owes. -
Cruise passenger's suit blames Carnival Corp. for slip-and-fall injuries
A Nevada woman is suing Carnival Corp. for injuries she alleged suffered aboard the cruise ship Carnival Breeze last year. -
Chinese restaurant accused of not providing full value of tips, overtime wages to servers
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Two Pensacola women are suing their former employer, House of Chong, and its owner in an overtime pay dispute. -
Hillstone Restaurant waitress accuses employer of federal wage violations
MIAMI – A Miami woman is suing her employer, Hillstone Restaurant, claiming she was not properly paid for overtime hours she worked. -
St. Vincent DePaul thrift store faces lawsuit, accused of not paying minimum wage
PENSACOLA, Fla. – A Florida man is suing the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, owner of a thrift store warehouse where he works, claiming the Society committed wage fraud. -
Alps South accuses Ohio Willow Wood of patent infringement
TAMPA, Fla. – A St. Petersburg company that patented a liner made for prosthetic limbs is suing a competitor claiming they have continued producing and selling the product after previously losing a patent dispute. -
Worker sues disabilty insurer over denial of disability claim
TAMPA, Fla. – A Florida woman is suing United of Omaha Life Insurance for denying her disability claim under a policy paid through her employer. -
Sunrise Properties allegedly failed to pay OT
MIAMI—A former employee of Sunrise Properties is suing the residential management company for alleged failure to pay minimum wage and overtime compensation. -
Tallahassee loan servicing firm allegedly violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
MIAMI—A Florida man is suing over alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. -
JP Morgan Chase accused for trying to over-collect on mortgage
MIAMI—A Florida woman is suing JP Morgan Chase Bank alleging the company attempted to over-collect on her mortgage with misleading fees. -
Woman wants court to order Prudential to pay disability insurance
MIAMI—A former employee of the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is suing Prudential Insurance Company for alleged violations of disability rights. -
Florida couple accuse Cordoba & Associates of deceptive debt collection practices
MIAMI—A Broward County couple in default on an American Express credit card say a debt collection firm violated Florida and federal law when it attempted to garnish their bank account. -
Former Wendy's employee sues for alleged unpaid wages
PALM BEACH COUNTY — A former Wendy’s employee is suing a restaurant in West Palm Beach for alleged failure to pay overtime compensation and minimum wage. -
Man says Hartford Life and Accident Insurance wrongfully denied disability claim
MIAMI—A former employee of Permian Mud Service Inc. claims an insurance company wrongly denied his disability claim. -
Miami's Menper Distributors alleges trademark infringement
MIAMI–A Miami corporation is suing over what it believes is trademark infringement and unfair competition under federal and state statutes. -
Plaintiff alleges unwarranted nuisance calls by debt collector
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Fort Lauderdale man is suing over claims that a debt collector made repetitious and invasive automated calls to his cell phone for a debt owed by another person. -
Woman blames Carnival Cruise Lines for slip-and-fall injuries
MIAMI — A Carnival Cruise Lines passenger is suing the Panamanian corporation for alleged negligence resulting in a disembarkation injury.