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Trans, nonbinary teachers sue over Florida pronoun law
TALLAHASSEE — A lawsuit is suing the Florida Department of Education challenging a new law that prohibits public school employees and contractors from using their preferred personal titles or pronouns if they do not correspond to their sex assigned at birth. -
Former student says school resource officer tased him
A former student has sued the Jefferson County school board and others after he claims a school resource officer tased him. -
Federal court, Florida said A federal lawsuit against the University of Florida
A former employee says she was wrongfully dismissed from her job with the University of Florida. -
Judge enjoins state law limiting third-party voter registration groups
Senate Bill 7020 bars non-U.S. citizens from voter registration work that involves handling forms -
Lawsuit filed to block Florida's Stop WOKE Act
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A group of plaintiffs are suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials, claiming the so-called Stop WOKE Act violates the U.S. Constitution. -
Jury verdicts in December yield mixed results for 3M in military earplugs litigation
Recent Florida jury verdicts in cases alleging defects in 3M Co.’s military earplugs proved a mixed bag for the company, with a Tallahassee jury awarding an Army veteran $21 million for injuries suffered while wearing the devices. -
Fla. federal judge stays lawsuit over hacked emails in NFL Concussion Litigation claims audit process
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A law firm’s legal action alleging numerous forms of wrongdoing, including the hacking and illegal procurement of protected emails, were committed by attorneys participating in and overseeing the NFL Concussion Litigation settlement has been stayed in a Florida federal court. -
ACLU sues to have donation cap overturned, citing Free Speech concerns
The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLU) is suing Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee alleging that Senate Bill 1890 unconstitutionally abridges First Amendment freedoms. -
Another federal inmate says she was raped by officer who had been named in settled case
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Another federal prison inmate says she was brutally raped shortly after learning of her brother’s death and endured other forms of sexual abuse from an officer who previously had been accused of the same actions at the same prison. -
Federal inmate says she was raped by officer who had been named in settled case
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – A federal prison inmate says she was brutally raped twice and endured other forms of sexual abuse from an officer who previously had been accused of the same actions at the same prison. -
More older residents on Medicaid wait list in Florida than any other state, attorney says
TAMPA – Six elderly Florida residents are alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in their lawsuit against the state over the length of time it takes them to get in-home Medicaid care. -
Court denies preliminary injunction to remove Gov. Rick Scott from Senate recount
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida denied the League of Women Voters of Florida’s motion for preliminary injunction to remove Gov. Rick Scott from having any role in the Senate race recount process. -
Molestation lawsuit against former Holmes County sheriff moved to federal court
Molestation lawsuit against former Holmes County sheriff, jail and former guard moved to federal court -
Florida Democrats sue to have voter registration deadline extended
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Democratic Party (FDP) recently filed a complaint for emergency and injunctive and declaratory relief against Secretary of State Ken Detzner, claiming the legal requirement for voters to register by Oct. 9 is hindered due to Hurricane Michael. -
Plaintiff alleges generator manufacturer unfairly targets seniors and the disabled
Alleging a violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act, plaintiff LeRoy Thomas claims that Generac Holdings unfairly targets seniors and people with disabilities who need their generators in medical emergencies. -
Florida's early voting ban on college campuses ruled unconstitutional
A federal judge struck down Florida's ban on early voting sites on college campuses, calling the practice "discriminatory." -
Former NRA president sues 4 men over 'campaign of hate and vitriol'
TALLAHASSEE — The 79-year-old former president of the National Rifle Association has filed a $1 million lawsuit in federal court against four men she claims threatened her and her grandchildren after the Parkland school shooting in February. -
Court denies NRA motion to proceed with gun law challenge with anonymous plaintiffs
TALLAHASSEE — A District Court judge in Tallahassee has ruled that in the National Rifle Association's bid to maintain gun-buying rights for 18- to 21-year-old Florida residents, the lobbying group cannot proceed using pseudonyms for individual plaintiffs. -
Judge denies motion to step aside from case, calling it 'bunk'
TALLAHASSEE — Judge Mark E. Walker of the U.S. District for the Northern District of Florida has struck down a motion by a Sarasota-based concrete firm seeking to remove him from hearing a breach of indemnity lawsuit against bought by the company Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. -
Appeals court: Florida’s adoption laws misused again
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A recent ruling in a trust fund case highlights the unusual caveats to Florida adoption laws, particularly in light of a few high-profile cases using "adult" adoption in an attempt to redirect trust fund money.