U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Tampa Division
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Woman accuses Mettler Toledo of ADA, FMLA violations, racial discrimination
A former employee is accusing Mettler Toledo of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Florida Civil Rights Act. -
Class action claims Rowdy energy drink labels are deceptive
A class action lawsuit claims the labels on Rowdy energy drinks are meant to deceive consumers. -
Former employee says Salvation Army didn't pay overtime
A man who used to work for The Salvation Army says he wasn't paid for overtime hours. -
Former bartender says Hooters discriminated against her because of her age
TAMPA – A former bartender has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against Hooters. -
Woman accuses FedEx Ground of disability discrimination, retaliation
A woman has filed a lawsuit accusing FedEx Ground of disability discrimination and retaliation. -
Parents file ADA lawsuit against Hillsborough County schools
Parents, J.S. and L.S., have filed a lawsuit against the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida on behalf of their minor child A.H.S. The suit alleges violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
Former Sanibel police officer files discrimination suit against city
A former Sanibel police officer has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city. -
Woman claims restaurant discriminated against her while she was pregnant
A Hernando County woman says she was discriminated against at work because of her pregnancy. -
Pasco County pair file Roundup lawsuit against Monsanto
Two Pasco County residents say Monsanto herbicide Roundup is dangerous to humans and shouldn't be sold. -
Former employee sues City of Tampa alleging discrimination and retaliation for taking medical leave
TAMPA – A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the City of Tampa alleging she was discriminated against and terminated from her position in retaliation for seeking FMLA leave. -
Tampa resident sues Outback Steakhouse for wrongful termination after reporting sexual harassment
TAMPA – A Tampa resident has sued Outback Steakhouse claiming she was fired in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment. -
Woman says former employer retaliated, discriminated against her
TAMPA — A woman says she suffered racial discrimination while employed at Surgery Partners LLC. -
Class action claiming Walmart improperly weighted and priced items is settled
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A class action brought against Walmart in a Florida federal court which alleged products sold by the retail giant are weighted and priced improperly, looks to be settled for $45 million. -
Walmart pushes for dismissal of class action over peach tea water enhancers
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Tiny bottles of water flavoring don't need to include the words "artificial flavors," Walmart says in response to a recent class action lawsuit. -
Lawyers sue Walmart, say fruit bars have artificial ingredient
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit says the filling in Walmart's fruit bars contains artificial flavors, though consumers would be misled by the front of their packaging. -
Class action says malic acid in Walmart's peach water flavor is artificial
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Walmart faces a class action lawsuit that says its peach water enhancers do not get their flavor from only natural ingredients. -
Arbitration clause at boot-up sends class action over Acer hinges out of court
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Computer-maker Acer has successfully moved a proposed class action lawsuit to arbitration thanks to a policy presented to customers when they first turn on their laptops. -
Judge tosses class action against Adidas over 'authentic' NHL jerseys
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida federal judge has thrown out a class action brought by a hockey fan who complains the "authentic" jersey he bought wasn't exactly like the kinds worn by players on the ice. -
Lawsuit alleges Acer laptop has defective hinge
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Acer America is facing a class action lawsuit alleging its "Spin" laptop has a defective hinge mechanism that causes the screen to separate from the housing. -
Walmart allegedly falsifying prices on sold-by-weight products
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Products at Walmart are more expensive than they appear, a class action lawsuit filed in Florida federal court says.