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RCI trademark case closed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. filed against Junkyard Saloon/Bombshell's Tavern LLC on trademark claims. -
Federal just remands Takada airbag case to state court
FORT MYERS — A federal judge granted a motion to remand a case to state court involving Takada airbags. -
KFC worker's FLSA lawsuit survives dismissal against owner and manager
On April 29, a KFC owner and franchise manager were denied their motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by an employee who claims she wasn’t paid overtime hours worked. -
Federal judge denies remand motion involving Irma property damage suit
FORT MYERS — A Florida federal judge denied a motion to remand a lawsuit against an insurance agency for property damage that happened during Hurricane Irma. -
Federal judge agrees to stay case pending Navy board's proceedings
JACKSONVILLE — A federal judge granted a motion to stay a case until the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) completes its proceedings in the case. -
Federal judge enjoins Orlando company from alleged price-gouging with 3M masks
Geftico accused of blaming hiked price of N-95 masks on 3M -
Florida court denies motion to compel arbitration in alleged smear campaign
MIAMI – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida denied compelling arbitration March 12, saying both the defendant and plaintiff had repudiated an agreement the arbitration was a part of in an alleged cyber-defamation case. -
Federal court rules National Specialty Insurance waited too long to remove hurricane damage dispute
FORT MYERS – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida has granted a motion to a Collier County couple to remand their case against their insurance company in a dispute over hurricane damage back to a state court. -
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Orlando Float to Pay $27,000 to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
Azul Wellness, LLC, doing business as Orlando Float, and Orlando massage therapy company, will pay $27,000 and provide equitable relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced. -
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Somadina Nwokolo Joins Bradley's Tampa Office as Government Enforcement and Investigations Associate
Bradley is pleased to announce that Somadina Nwokolo has joined the firm’s Tampa office as an associate in the Government Enforcement and Investigations Practice Group. -
Defense lawyer sees more danger for employers in state discrimination cases over federal claims
Employee litigation is more onerous for employers at the state level than in federal court, according to a leading defense lawyer. -
Judge notes absence of wet floor sign in denying motion for summary judgment in slip, fall at Fort Myers resort
FORT MYERS – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently denied a motion for summary judgment requested by the owners of Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa in a lawsuit filed by a woman alleging negligence after she slipped and fell on a wet tile floor in the resort's open air lounge. -
Court allows claims to stand in lawsuit filed by family of inmate who died in Orange County's jail
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida recently determined that claims against four Orange County correctional nurses and five correctional officers can stand in a case involving the death of a 75-year-old inmate who suffered a fractured neck after a use of force incident. -
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Tara Petzoldt Joins Bradley's Tampa Office as Litigation Associate
Bradley is pleased to announce that Tara M. Petzoldt has joined the firm’s Tampa office as an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. -
Appeals court: Orlando business sued too quickly amid insurance dispute, not getting attorney fees
A federal appeals panel has denied an Orlando business' try to force an insurance company to pay its attorneys' fees, saying the business jumped the gun in suing its insurer before the contractually-required appraisal process had a chance to play out. -
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Fanatics Retail Group Fulfillment to Pay $322,050 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
Fanatics Retail Group Fulfillment, LLC, a Jacksonville-based online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise. -
Cases like Uber dispute involving arbitration clause in driver contract could go either way, lawyer says
Uber scored a victory in a recent court dispute involving a driver under contract with the company. -
11th Circuit: Body shops' price-fixing claims vs State Farm remain wrecked, but interference claims restored for now
A federal appeals court given a new pulse, for now, to a lawsuit brought by Florida auto body repair shops, claiming State Farm improperly pressured shops to lower their prices and threatening to boycott those which did not comply. -
Jurisdictional discovery motion granted in WWE case
A U.S. District Court has granted motion for leave to conduct limited jurisdictional discovery in a case involving World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). -
Summary judgment granted after defendants prove action barred in New York corporate assets case
A federal judge has granted a defendant's request for summary judgment in a corporate assets dispute involving Blue Heron Commercial Group.