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Sergeants' repeated fraudulent behavior qualifies arresting officers for immunity, appeals court rules
Since there was probable cause to arrest three Golden Beach Police Department sergeants, the arresting officers qualify for immunity, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit determined, reversing a ruling from a lower court. -
Despite 'stinky' conduct, Pasco County's actions toward property group not unconstitutional
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit answered the question of whether applying an ordinance raises issues with a substantive-due-process claim, and made it clear the answer was “no” as it reversed a summary judgment in favor of a property suing Pasco County amid the application of an ordinance on February 13. -
Court affirms decision on child protective investigations case
JACKSONVILLE -- A case of child protective investigations, conducted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), has resulted in a decision that sustains a district court ruling regarding government immunity held in court. -
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. -
Appeals court sends portions of RICO case filed by Sun Life back to District Court in Florida
JACKSONVILLE (Florida Record) – A federal appeals court has revived portions of a Canadian insurance company's racketeering lawsuit against a Missouri insurance premium finance service company but issues remain, one member of the three-judge panel said in his concurrence of the Sept. 18 decision in the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. -
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. -
Disney receives split decision in discrimination case
JACKSONVILLE -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit on Aug. 17 affirmed in part, reversed in part, and vacated in part a summary judgment in favor of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts after nearly 50 families who have children with autism accused the park of violating Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Florida courts invalidate case against Boca Raton
JACKSONVILLE — A case against the city of Boca Raton, Chabad of East Boca Raton and TJCV Land Trust has been dismissed, following a complaint concerning the construction of a controversial religious center. -
Court backs deputies on using biker photos while lobbying against open-carry
JACKSONVILLE — The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has ruled in favor of two Orange County sheriff's deputies who used photos of motorcycle club members in lobbying against a proposed open-carry law.