U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Filipino media company seeks $2 million per alleged copyright infringement
FORT LAUDERDALE—A media corporation based in the Philippines and California is suing over alleged trademark and copyright infringement. -
BPI Sports claims competitor's bars are advertised with false claims
MIAMI – A Hollywood company is suing over allegedly false claims made by a competitor regarding the competitor's energy bars. -
Pipe manufacturer employee sues Spears Coastline claiming FLSA violation
JACKSONVILLE – A Nassau County man is suing Spears Coastline Plastics, alleging the chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe manufacturer intentionally neglected to pay for owed overtime. -
Former Dunkin Donuts employee accuses managers of not paying overtime
OCALA – A former Dunkin Donuts employee filed a lawsuit against her employers over allegations of refusing to pay minimum wage and overtime. -
Passenger of the Costa Mediterranea blames cruise ship for knee injury
MIAMI – A New York man filed a claim against Costa Crociere and its cruise ship, the Costa Mediterranea for neglecting to provide a safe environment, which led to an alleged knee injury. -
Towing company accuses the Maraton of unpaid services
MIAMI – A Florida towing and transportation company is suing motor vessel Maraton for allegedly unpaid services. -
Repair company seeks foreclosure on cruise ship, alleging upaid services
A ship-repair company is filing suit against the cruise ship Americana for allegations of unpaid services and seeks foreclosure of the vessel. -
An individual sues cruise company over alleged negligence.
Short Plaintiff Descriptionan individualDefendant NameCosta CrociereShort Defendant Descriptioncruise companyPlaintiff Name(s)John DistefanoShort AllegationnegligenceDate Lawsuit/Complaint was Filed2016-01-15Court NameU.S. -
Owner of Norwegian Epic named in negligence suit
MIAMI—A Lee County woman is suing a cruise line over allegations that her arm was injured when an employee struck her with a heavy door. -
Florida cosmetic companies battling over alleged trademark violations
MIAMI—A Florida cosmetics company is suing another business in the state alleging it has used trademarked wording. -
Model alleges Plumbing Experts are using her image without permission
MIAMI—A Colorado-based model is suing a plumbing business over alleged unauthorized use of her photograph for advertisements in the Southern Florida region. -
Reliant Life Insurance allegedly violated Employee Retirement Income Security Act
PENSACOLA—An employee of an offshore transportation service provider filed a federal lawsuit against an insurance company, alleging it denied his right to disability benefits in violation of a 1974 act that protects retirement income. -
Seterus allegedly violated debt collection laws
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—A Florida woman filed a federal claim against a debt-collection company that allegedly tried to collect an unsubstantiated debt from her. -
R&B singer Mario's album at center of court fight
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Florida music producers recently filed a suit against a company for alleged fraudulent actions regarding promotion of an album by R&B singer Mario. -
An individual sues cruise corporation over alleged negligence.
Short Plaintiff Descriptionan individualDefendant NameCarnival corporationShort Defendant Descriptioncruise corporationPlaintiff Name(s)Ruth LasherShort AllegationnegligenceDate Lawsuit/Complaint was Filed2016-01-07Court NameU.S.