U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Orlando Division
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Class action claims Walmart avocado oil isn't pure
A potential class action lawsuit claims Walmart’s avocado oil products contains a variety of other oils as well. -
U.S. Tennis Association appeals $9M sexual assault verdict
ORLANDO - The United States Tennis Association is appealing a $9 million verdict awarded to a woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by her coach. -
Judge lets human trafficking lawsuit against WHG SU and Choice Hotels move forward
ORLANDO – A federal judge has decreed that a woman’s litigation against WHG SU and Choice Hotels under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act will proceed, having overcome motions to dismiss and to strike allegations from the complaint. -
Woman accuses Disney Vacations of FMLA, ADA violations
A woman is accusing Disney Vacation Development of violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Deaf woman says Walmart doesn't provide interpreters for employees
A deaf woman says Walmart has failed to provide interpreters for its employees. -
JetBlue flight attendant says she was fired after fighting mask mandate
A former JetBlue flight attendant accuses the airline of disability discrimination after she fought against being required to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Class actions claim Glad recycling trash bags aren't biodegradable
ORLANDO — Two class action lawsuits have been filed against The Glad Products Compay and The Clorox Company alleging misleading marketing on non-biodegradable products. -
Class action says Target misbranded naturally flavored breakfast bars
ORLANDO — A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Target for allegedly using artificial flavoring while claiming its natural flavoring. -
Former employee with Down's Syndrome files ADA lawsuit against Lowe's
A former employee who has Down's Syndrome accuses Lowe's of discrimination and retaliation. -
Former employee files discrimination lawsuit against Waste Management
A former employee has filed a discrimination lawsuit against Waste Management. -
Florida company accuses another of trademark infringement
A Florida-based company has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against another. -
Former flight attendant sues Delta for termination over mask policy
A former Delta Air Lines flight attendant has sued the company alleging she was wrongfully terminated for not complying with the company's mask mandate. -
Woman files race, gender discrimination suit against Orlando Health
A woman says Orlando Health discriminated against her based on her race and gender. -
Former employee accuses Disney of racial discrimination
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is facing a federal lawsuit filed by Curtis Hunter, a former employee, alleging racial discrimination in violation of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Florida Civil Rights Act. The case was filed on November 17, 2023, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. -
Former employee sues Seventh-Day Adventists academy for FLSA violations
ORLANDO — A former employee is suing the Florida Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventists, alleging it violated the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Student sues Embry-Riddle for alleged negligence in sexual assault case
ORLANDO – A student has filed a negligence lawsuit against Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University alleging the university failed to prevent her rape by one of its flight instructors despite being aware of his prior criminal record which included charges for kidnapping and sexual assault. -
Suit: Walmart's saltine crackers fraudulently labeled as 'Made With Whole Grain'
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida woman alleges Walmart's Great Value brand saltine crackers are fraudulently labeled as having a significant amount of whole grains. -
Florida law firm sues for portion of $1.6 insurance settlement
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida law firm is suing three insurance carriers for allegedly violating its lien on a $1.6 million personal injury settlement. -
Class action alleges Frontier Airlines fraudulently adds on baggage fees
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A class action alleges Frontier Airlines uses fraudulent tactics to add on baggage fees to passengers' ticket price. -
Lawsuit claims hens making Nellie's eggs are confined to sheds by the thousands
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - An organic egg company is facing accusations its chickens are not free range.