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Former detention officer proves FMLA, nationality discrimination lead to termination
MIAMI -- A man who alleged that discrimination and FMLA retaliation against him caused his termination was victorious in court, according to a May 5 opinion in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
District court rules construction company can't move case to another state
MIAMI -- A construction company won’t be able to defend its indemnity case in a new location based on a May 9 opinion in the U. S. District for the Southern District of Florida.
Portion of expert testimony won't be accepted in court amid ongoing trademark case
MIAMI -- The question of whether an expert witness’ testimony should be considered in a trademark case was answered according to a May 10 opinion in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Florida foreclosure attorney says shift in laws harms homeowners
A foreclosure defense attorney is concerned that a "shift" in foreclosure laws serves banks more than homeowners after a foreclosure appeal in the 4th District Court of Appeal ended in a bank's favor.
4th District Court of Appeal dismisses voluntary arbitration appeal
The 4th District Court of Appeal has dismissed a case involving voluntary binding arbitration based on Florida statutes, according to a recent opinion.
Class-action member fights attorney's fees in $9.7 million settlement involving ACE USA Inc.
A class member in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) lawsuit has ruffled feathers as he challenged the attorney’s fees requested in a $9.7 million settlement.
Florida Supreme Court remands case involving incapacitated person's right to marry
The Florida Supreme Court has quashed the decision of a lower court in a case concerning whether a marriage can be voided, according to an Aug. 31 court opinion.
Dispute over divorced couple's assets continues after ruling by Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal
A divorced couple is still having trouble with divvying up their assets, according to a July 5 opinion by the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeals.
4th District Court of Appeal remands case involving testimony of nicotine addiction
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The 4th District Court of Appeal has remanded a case in which a trial court didn't allow testimony of a woman's addiction to nicotine.
Fi-Pompano Rehab can compel arbitration, appeals court says
BROWARD COUNTY — The 4th District Court of Appeal has remanded a case in which a rehab center was seeking to compel arbitration, according to the July 5 opinion.
Divorce case involving property in U.S. Virgin Islands remanded
WEST PALM BEACH — An appeals court has remanded a divorce case involving the value of a property in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
4th District Court of Appeal reverses, remands case involving misnamed trust
BROWARD COUNTY — A Florida bank didn’t have to execute burden of proof in a case involving a trust, according to a 4th District Court of Appeal opinion.
Foreclosure not outside statute of limitations, 5th District Court of Appeal rules
FLAGLER COUNTY — The 5th District Court of Appeal has affirmed a trial court ruling that a Florida couple's foreclosure was not outside the statute of limitations.
Florida appeals court sends case involving surplus funds to lower court
MARION COUNTY — A case involving property owners who claimed a lower court incorrectly paid out surplus funds following a foreclosure has been remanded to a lower court, according to a recent opinion from the 5th District Court of Appeal.
New hearing ordered in business dispute involving E-Commerce Coffee Club, Miga Holdings
BROWARD COUNTY — The 5th District Court of Appeal has reversed and remanded a case in which a dispute arose following the purchase a business.
5th District Court of Appeal partially dismisses widow's case against possible creditors
BREVARD COUNTY — The 5th District Court of Appeal partially dismissed and reversed lower court rulings in a case involving a Florida widow and her late husband's estate and possible creditors.
Pacetta case involving Ponce Inlet remanded to lower court
VOLUSIA COUNTY — The ongoing case between a town and developers continues as the 5th District Court of Appeal remands the case.
Appeals court rules in favor of Fannie Mae in foreclosure case
SUMTER COUNTY — The 5th District Court of Appeal recently ruled in favor of Fannie Mae in a foreclosure case involving Black Point Assets Inc.
Appeals court grants foreclosure of Brevard County home for PNC Bank
BREVARD COUNTY — A Florida homeowner’s claim of “unclean hands” against PNC Bank, National Association was not enough to prevent foreclosure, according to a 5th District Court of Appeal opinion.
Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal says 'no evidence' that man stalked his ex
A Florida appeals court recently reversed a lower court's decision to grant a woman a protective order from a man she had accused of stalking.