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New Hampshire man selling Sugar Bear Hair vitamin knock-offs, lawsuit says
The makers of Sugar Bear Hair vitamins accuse a New Hampshire man of selling counterfeit products.
Broward County resort suit alleges visitor was disruptive, posted defamatory reviews
FORT LAUDERDALE – Soho Ocean Resorts, which operates the Hyde Resort and Residences in Hollywood, recently filed a complaint against a Chilean resident after she allegedly abused employees and defamed the resort by writing bad internet reviews.
Suit claims more than 60 Florida businesses, individuals are selling fake Gucci goods
FORT LAUDERDALE – Gucci America recently filed a federal suit alleging several individuals and businesses are selling counterfeit Gucci products on the web.
American Southern Insurance sues Powercom for failure to pay subcontractors on Miramar project
FORT LAUDERDALE – American Southern Insurance Co. recently filed a federal breach of contract lawsuit against a subcontractor after it failed to pay trade companies hired for various projects.
Judge dismisses discrimination suit filed by former VA police officer at Bay Pines facility
TAMPA – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently dismissed a discrimination suit against the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) filed by a veteran and former Bay Pines VA s Healthcare System police officer.
Success Academy teacher can move ahead with breach of contract claim
FORT MYERS — A former Success Academy teacher will be allowed to move forward with a breach of contract claim against the School District of Lee County, the superintendent, chief human resources officer and school principal.
Jacksonville fire safety inspector accused of falsifying records loses discrimination lawsuit
JACKSONVILLE — A fire safety inspector who was accused of falsifying records loses an unrelated discrimination lawsuit against the city of Jacksonville.
Federal court dismisses discrimination complaint against U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
TAMPA - A federal court has dismissed charges filed against the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for alleged discrimination.
West Hill Farms legal fight with GeoStar moves to Florida
West Hill Farms' case attempting to recoup money lost in an investment scheme will move to Florida, a federal judge ruled.
Federal judge dismisses former U.S. figure skating coach's lawsuit over suspension
Suspended former U.S. figure skating coach Richard Callaghan lost his bid to lift a suspension from participating in Olympic activities.
Legal battle over 'Bad Moms' trademark continues
The company who distributed the film "Bad Moms" is embroiled in a legal battle with a Florida women's based networking group with the same name.
Court denies motion to dismiss deceptive practices suit in sale of home water treatment systems
PENSACOLA – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida recently denied World Class Water's motion to dismiss a lawsuit that claimed deceptive practices in the sale of residential water treatment systems.
Florida not the correct jurisdiction for Union Carbide asbestos lawsuit, appeals court rules
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's decision to dismiss a Florida woman's asbestos lawsuit against Union Carbide Corporation.
Court denies assault victim's request for Cape Coral Hospital employee records
FORT MYERS – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently denied a request for Cape Coral Hospital internal employee records by a former patient who claims she was sexually assaulted by a hospital employee.
Fort Lauderdale nonprofit's weekly food event is protected under First Amendment, appeals court says
JACKSONVILLE – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit recently reversed a lower court's decision that said Fort Lauderdale's ordinance prohibiting food sharing does not violated First Amendment rights.
Cape Coral computer firm denied motion to dismiss Microsoft copyright infringement case
FORT MYERS – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently denied a motion by Cape Coral computer dealer to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Microsoft.
Florida Justice Reform Institute calls on Johnson & Johnson to appeal $4.69 billion talc verdict
The Florida Justice Reform Institute says Johnson & Johnson should file an appeal after recently losing a $4.69 billion lawsuit in a St. Louis court over whether its talc powder products caused ovarian cancer.
Florida appeal court backs Broward County hospital in malpractice suit
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A Florida appeals court has ruled in favor of Broward County hospital in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
4th District court remands Walmart slip-and-fall case
The 4th District Court of Appeal has remanded a case involving a slip-and-fall claim at a Walmart, and the order could affect the plaintiff's award for medical expenses.