U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division
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Court settles jurisdiction dispute, for now, in breach of contract case between roofing, insurance companies
On July 1, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida’s Orlando Division denied Rising Star Roofing’s motion to remand a case back to state court in its lawsuit against an insurance company – but left open the possibility the case might be remanded anyway. -
Company gets approval to continue with complex patent case in district court
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida in the Orlando Division gave a company the green light to continue its extensive patent lawsuit on July 23. -
Geico ordered to pay license plate transfer, title fees as part of vehicle replacement
ORLANDO — A federal court has ruled that the plaintiffs in a breach of contract class action lawsuit whose cars were declared total losses by Geico Insurance are entitled to title and license plate transfer fees as part of the "actual cash value" replacement for their vehicles. -
UCF professor loses attempt to strike down JetBlue's affirmative defenses in discrimination case
ORLANDO — A University of Central Florida adjunct professor and former JetBlue senior analyst has been denied an attempt to strike down a series of affirmative defenses in her suit against the airline, alleging she was fired because of her age and race. -
Judge rules on attorney fees, post-judgment discovery requests in long-running patent infringement case
ORLANDO – An ongoing dispute between two engineering companies regarding a patent infringement case has resulted in several back and forth efforts to fulfill discovery requests and determine who pays for attorneys’ fees. -
Federal judge considering Facebook, Twitter, Google motion to dismiss lawsuit by Pulse survivors
ORLANDO (Florida Record) – A federal judge in Orlando is considering a request by Twitter, Facebook and Google to dismiss a lawsuit filed against them by more than a dozen Pulse nightclub shooting survivors who claim the social media giants aided in the spread of terrorist propaganda. -
Five men, Bank Of America accused in $102 million Ponzi scheme
ORLANDO (Florida Record) — An Ocala resident, four other men and the Bank of America were complicit in a $102 million Ponzi scheme over the past seven years, according to a putative class action lawsuit filed in federal court. -
Contractor wins motion for summary judgment
ORLANDO -- A Florida contractor was granted its request against a former partner, according to a May 7 opinion of the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida Orlando Division. -
District Court denies request for injunctive relief in ADA case
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, rejected a man's claims that a gas station violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), calling Houston's claims meritless. -
Minor child allegedly injured on Disney Cruise Line trip by door
ORLANDO – A Virginia father alleges his minor child was injured on a Disney cruise. -
Former project manager alleges List Industries failed to pay overtime
ORLANDO – An Orange County woman formerly employed as a project manager alleges she was not paid for any overtime work. -
Former sales rep files class action against American Road Management over overtime allegations
ORLANDO – A sales representative for a Harley-Davidson shop alleges he was not paid the correct rate for overtime during his employment and has filed a class action. -
Tillis Pest Control owes unpaid overtime wages, former employee alleges
ORLANDO – A Seminole County man alleges his former Debary employer violated wage laws and has filed a class action. -
Credit Protection Association LP accused of calling consumer without consent
ORLANDO – A consumer alleges a Dallas-based debt collector unlawfully called him. -
Employee alleges Save Grass, Aurora Stone and Gravel only paid regular wages for overtime work
ORLANDO – A Melbourne lawn care company is accused of only paying the regular wage rate for overtime work. -
Former employee files suit against House of Glass Inc. alleging he was not paid overtime rate
ORLANDO – An Osceola County resident alleges his former Orlando employer did not compensate him at the correct rate for overtime work. -
Former employee alleges Lykes Cartage Co. owes him unpaid overtime
ORLANDO – A Polk County man claims his former Orlando employer did not pay him overtime. -
GA&BI Services LLC alleged to have failed to pay overtime rate
ORLANDO – A former employee for a company that provides cleaning services for hotels alleges he was not paid the proper overtime rate. -
Motorist alleges driver fell asleep, caused I-95 collision
ORLANDO – A Melbourne motorist alleges her vehicle was struck by another driver that fell asleep on Interstate 95. -
Federal judge rules against Brevard County sheriff
ORLANDO — A district court judge has granted a motion in favor of a Florida-based activist who routinely records encounters between police and citizens.