U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Tampa Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Tampa Division
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U.S. district court judge dismisses suit against loan servicer for trying to collect discharged debt
TAMPA — A U.S. district court judge has dismissed a Florida man's complaint against a loan servicing company for trying to collect on a debt discharged through bankruptcy, saying he cited the wrong law in the wrong court. -
Judge partially grants, denies motion to dismiss 20 complaints over Bank of America mortgage program
A federal judge has ruled in 20 complaints involving allegations of fraud against Bank of America over its loan-modification program. -
Consumer claims debt collectors placed harassing, auto-dialed calls
Tampa, Hillsborough County resident accuses debt collector of harassmentTAMPA — A consumer is suing Credit One Bank, N.A. -
Federal judge moves shipping vessel injury case back to state court
TAMPA — The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida has granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit involving injuries suffered by the captain of a shipping vessel. -
Bentley III of Florida's middle district one of Trump's U.S. Attorney casualties
TAMPA — At the beginning of March, President Donald Trump asked for the resignation of 46 U.S. attorneys, most of whom were appointed by former president Barack Obama. One of those attorneys who turned in their resignations to the president and attorney general Jeff Sessions was A. Lee Bentley III, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida. -
Car salesman alleges religious discrimination against Jenkins Nissan
TAMPA — A car salesman is suing Jenkins Nissan Inc., a Lakeland dealership, citing alleged religious discrimination. -
Former leasing agent alleges gender discrimination by Cardinal Group and Realco
TAMPA — A woman is suing Cardinal Group Management & Advisory LLC d/b/a Cardinal Group Management Midwest LLC and Realco Capital Partners II LLC, citing alleged gender discrimination. -
Education business accuses Montana company of trademark infringement
TAMPA — A Tampa business is suing a Montana competitor, alleging trademark infringement. -
Florida resident accuses debt collector of violating law
TAMPA — A Florida woman is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or FDCPA. -
Couple accuses debt collectors of violating phone harassment laws
TAMPA — A Florida couple is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
Woman seeks disability benefits from Life Insurance Co. of North America
TAMPA – A former employee of Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings alleges her claim for long-term disability benefits was unlawfully denied. -
Joli Ventures, Clearwater Beach Treats accused of wage violation
TAMPA — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against employers Joli Ventures Inc., Clearwater Beach Treats LLC, John Sgro and Lisa Sgro, alleging violation of wage laws. -
Aspen National Collections accused of improper collection attempts
TAMPA — A woman is suing Aspen National Financial Inc. d/b/a Aspen National Collections, a debt collector , citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
Janki Hospitality accused of failing to obey overtime law
TAMPA — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against employer Janki Hospitality Inc. and Mukund D. Patel, alleging violation of wage laws. -
Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau accused of phone-law violation
TAMPA — A man is suing Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau Inc., a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
Swedish citizen accuses former spouse of abducting child
TAMPA — A citizen of Sweden is suing Michel Aller Munoz, her former spouse, citing alleged abduction. -
Mise En Place Inc. accused of violating wage law
TAMPA — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Mise En Place Inc., an employer, alleging violation of wage laws. -
Comfort Keepers accused of violating wage law
TAMPA — Four former employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against Elder Services of Central Florida Inc., d/b/a Comfort Keepers, and company owner Tracy D. Kelley, alleging violation of wage laws. -
Woman says Standard Insurance Company was wrong in denying benefits
TAMPA — A woman is suing Standard Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Carolyn's Cleaning, management accused of violating wage law
TAMPA — A former house cleaner has filed a class-action lawsuit against Milzy of Villa LLC d/b/a Carolyn's Cleaning; company manager Heather Grissom; and company owner Milen Patel, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.