U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
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Skanska loses bid to limit property damage liability during Hurricane Sally
A federal judge has dismissed the Skanska construction company’s legal effort to limit its liability for property damage after a 2020 storm surge caused by Hurricane Sally hurled company barges around Pensacola Bay. -
Three more plaintiffs join lawsuit over UF policy on faculty's outside activities
Three more plaintiffs were added this week to a federal lawsuit challenging the University of Florida’s conflict-of-interest policy as an affront to professors’ academic freedom and freedom of speech. -
Military earplugs litigation against 3M produces split jury verdicts
The continuing litigation in Florida over whether 3M Co. is liable for injuries sustained by military personnel who were wearing earplugs manufactured by the company produced split jury verdicts over the past week. -
Senator will push for more property insurance reforms in coming Florida legislative session
State Sen. Jim Boyd (R-Brandenton) is vowing to push for further property insurance reforms in Florida in the next legislative session after a federal court issued a preliminary injunction against part of an insurance bill signed into law this year. -
Another federal inmate says officer sexually, physically assaulted her
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Another federal prison inmate says she was sexually and physically assaulted and abused by an officer who since has been indicted for similar actions. -
Florida test case in 3M military earplugs litigation dismissed with prejudice
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed with prejudice a test case involving allegations that service members’ use of 3M’s military earplugs resulted in hearing loss or tinnitus. -
Bellwether plaintiff in 3M ear plug MDL drops case, pays $18K in defense costs
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A plaintiff who was chastised by the judge earlier this year for his “unresponsiveness to counsel” dropped his lawsuit accusing 3M of selling defective military earplugs, avoiding a September bellwether trial intended to test the viability of thousands of similar cases. -
Judge stops new Florida law limiting contributions to political committees to $3,000
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The court challenge of a Florida law that limits how much money can be given to certain political committees is off to a good start. -
Jury in latest 3M military earplug trial awards $1.7 million to veteran
A Pensacola jury has awarded $1.7 million to an Iraq War veteran who argued that he suffered hearing loss and tinnitus despite using 3M military earplugs during his Army service. -
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. -
3M ear plug lawsuit set for trial late March in Northern District of Florida
A lawsuit against 3M regarding alleged defective ear plugs furnished to U.S. military service members now has a trial date for late March in Pensacola. -
Lenders aren't required to pay 'agent fees' for PPP loan assistance, judge rules
PENSACOLA – Banks don’t have to pay accountants and other consultants fees for helping applicants for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans, a federal judge has ruled. -
Florida can't deny indigent felons right to vote, U.S. appeals panel rules
A federal appeals panel on Wednesday struck down a Florida law requiring that felons who want to re-establish their voting rights under Amendment 4 pay all imposed fines, restitution and fees. -
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Gold, Inc. / Sammy’s Gentlemen’s Club to Pay $20,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
Gold, Inc., doing business as Sammy's Gentlemen's Club, an adult entertainment establishment based in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., has agreed to pay $20,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced. -
Ex-Tallahassee city commissioner indefinitely suspended from law practice following fraud plea
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Tallahassee attorney and former City Commissioner Scott Maddox has been indefinitely suspended following an Aug. 15 Florida Supreme Court order and his guilty plea earlier in August regarding influence peddling and corruption allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Tallahassee Memorial Hospital to Pay $375,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Inc., a private community healthcare system comprised of 2 hospitals, multiple specialty care centers, three residency programs, and 32 affiliated physician practices, will pay $375,000 to a class of employees and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced. -
Florida leads in number of employment lawsuits filed the last few years, litigation data expert and report says
MENLO PARK, Calif. – Florida has seen the largest number of employment lawsuits filed in the U.S. Southeast with the state's southern district seeing the most such cases compared to the other two districts, a California-based data research company analyst said during a recent interview. -
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Hope Thai Cannon Appointed U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge
Bradley is pleased to announce that Hope Thai Cannon, a partner in the firm’s Birmingham office, has been appointed as a full-time magistrate judge in the Pensacola Division of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. -
Appeals court rules Pensacola's Bayview Park cross must be removed
MIAMI –– A 34-foot-tall Latin Cross in a Pensacola city park must be removed, a federal appellate court has ruled. -
Gainesville web developer faces lawsuit over photo's copyright
A Texas photographer accuses a website building company of stealing a copyrighted photo.