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Court dismisses defamation case filed by homeless man against Lauderhill Police
A district judge has dismissed a complaint filed by a homeless man who filed a defamation claim against the Lauderhill Police Department.
Court dismisses Performance Industries' infringement case against Australian-based motorcycle parts vendor
TAMPA – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently granted an an Australian-based motorcycle parts vendor a motion to dismiss a copyright infringement case filed by Florida-based motorcycle parts vendor Performance Industries Manufacturing Inc.
Judge dismisses several claims against University Community Hospital in debt collection case
TAMPA –The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently granted several motions by University Community Hospital, doing business as Florida Hospital Carrollwood, in a suit alleging the hospital falsely acted as a debt collector.
Court denies judgment in employment discrimination case against Brevard County sheriff
ORLANDO -- A U.S. district court in Florida has denied a motion for summary judgment filed in an employment discrimination case against the Brevard County sheriff.
Judge denies HR company's bid to dismiss in background check class action
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A district judge has denied a motion to dismiss filed by a human resources company after it provided background checks to companies without authorization.
Judge denies hotel group's bid for dismissal in racial discrimination case
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A Florida judge has denied a motion for summary judgement filed by a hotel group over a racial discrimination lawsuit.
Judge denies requests for summary judgment from both sides in suit claiming law firm violated family leave act
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida recently denied motions from both parties in a lawsuit in which an attorney claimed the law firm she worked for violated the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Court denies lawn company's motion for relief from final judgment in in case alleging failure to pay overtime
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for Southern District of Florida recently denied a lawn maintenance company's motion for relief from final judgment in a case that alleged the company failed to pay overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Former Miami-Dade corrections officer files discrimination, civil rights suit
A former employee of the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Metro West Detention Center has filed suit claiming he was discriminated against and put in harm's way while working at the center.
Cosmetics company sues alleged distributor of counterfeits
A Florida cosmetics company is suing for copyright and trademark infringement after another company allegedly sold counterfeit products bearing its name.
Family sues Broward County School Board after 9-year-old autistic son allegedly hit by classroom aide
The family of a disabled student in Broward County is suing the Broward County School Board after the 9-year-old was allegedly struck by a classroom aide.
Elderly Florida man sues after losing $450K in alleged embezzlement scheme
A Florida man has filed suit seeking to recoup nearly a half million dollars after he was duped in a fake investment scheme.
Firefighter's demotion over personal Facebook post challenged in court
A Broward County firefighter claims he was wrongfully demoted for his social-media opposition to a civil suit involving a victim of the Stoneman Douglas High School shootings.
Models sue Florida strip club for using their images without consent
A Florida strip club is being sued by two models who claim that their images were used for promotion purposes without their consent or permission.
Couple sues Celebrity Cruise Lines after husband suffered severe burns
A Florida couple is suing Celebrity Cruise Lines after one of them suffered a severe burn while on a vacation cruise.
Florida's Supreme Court says twins' case against Adept Community Services can be heard
Twins case had been dismissed in lower courts
Army veteran granted new hearing in dispute over Social Security disability claim
JACKSONVILLE – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit recently granted an Army veteran a new hearing for disability benefits after he had been denied the benefits by the Social Security Administration and that decision was later backed by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Shingle manufacturer wins appeal for arbitration
A shingle producer has been granted an appeal against homeowners who claim that the company should pay for repairs after allegedly defective shingles were installed on their homes.
Federal suit alleges counterfeiters are selling bogus brand-name luxury products on the internet
FORT PIERCE – Several makers of famous label brands, including Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, recently filed a federal suit accusing several individuals, partnerships and businesses, including a Chinese-based company, of selling counterfeit products bearing famous brand names on the internet.
Tiffany says Chinese company sold counterfeit goods in Florida
Tiffany, the famous brand behind the little blue gift box, accuses a China-based company of selling counterfeit items.