U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
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Advanced Cable Ties and American Elite Molding locked into another legal battle
A leading cable tie manufacturer accuses a competitor of spreading false rumors the company hires undocumented workers. -
Panama City VA employee sues agency over alleged lack of accommodation for her disabilities
PANAMA CITY (Florida Record) – A Panama City woman employed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is suing the VA for failing to adequately accommodate her disabilities that she claims stem from an ongoing spinal condition. -
Whirlpool flooding case moved to Florida
A Florida couple is suing Whirlpool Corp. and EcoWater Systems LLC, alleging a faulty water filtration system caused flooding in their home. -
Free speech, right to privacy collide in NRA suit against state's gun laws, attorney says
TALLAHASSEE – In the legal battle involving the National Rifle Association and Gov. Rick Scott's new gun laws, another complication has transpired that may force the NRA to name two young adults in its lawsuit. -
11th Circuit rules in case over felons' reinstatement of voting rights
TALLAHASSEE — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has ruled in favor of the state Executive Clemency Board in the case of convicted felons who sought to have their voting rights reinstated. -
Bay County deputy accused of sexual abuse
Inmates are suing former Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen, current Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford and deputy Pedro Reyes, citing alleged assault, battery, excessive force and sexual abuse. -
Centennial Bank accused of breach of contract
An individual is suing Centennial Bank, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Judge dismisses discrimination case, rules Signature Health Care fired man for legitimate cause
PANAMA CITY — Judge Roy Hinkle of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida has issued a summary judgment in favor a Florida-based health care employer, ruling that it terminated its employee for legitimate and nondiscriminatory cause. -
Federal judge issues ruling in employment and gender discrimination case
TALLAHASSEE — A judge for the U.S. District for the Northern District of Florida recently issued a motion for a protective order in a gender employment discrimination case. -
Man alleges Maury Cobb LLC used unfair means to attempt to collect alleged debt
GAINESVILLE – A Fort Walton Beach consumer alleges a debt collector continued to call during business hours despite his request for it to stop. -
Florida same-sex widowers win in death-certificate case
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two Tallahassee same-sex marriage widowers won their joined judicial action for the right to have their name and marital status correctly identified on a death certificate, and for others in similar cases going forward. -
New class action brought by former felons aims to restore voting rights
Florida's harsh laws regarding disenfranchisement of felons face new challenges from the newly filed class action. -
Appeals court cites free speech in ruling for creamery in milk labeling case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit struck down a judgment that prevented a Florida creamery from labeling its all-natural product as skim milk because it lacked enough replenished vitamin A. -
Insurer seeks interpleader to determine whether Methodist church is beneficiary
PENSACOLA — An insurer is suing policy beneficiaries First United Methodist Church of Pensacola and Joseph Donald Weatherford, seeking interpleader. -
Bartender alleges she was not paid minimum wage during employment at Foghorns
GAINESVILLE – A bartender alleges she was never paid an hourly wage while employed by a restaurant. -
Consumer claims De Ville Asset Management failed to validate alleged debt
GAINESVILLE – An Alachua County woman alleges a debt collector is attempting to collect an alleged debt she claims she does not owe. -
The Bridge at Bay St. Joe seeks payment of patient's medical claims from insurer
PANAMA CITY – A Port St. Joe nursing center alleges an insurer did not pay for the care of a patient. -
U.S. District Judge Maurice Paul dies
GAINESVILLE – Judge Maurice Paul of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida died at the age of 84 in Orlando on Dec. 29. -
Pensacola woman accuses former employer of unpaid wages
PENSACOLA — A woman is suing Sui Generis Endeavors LLC and Jamario Ridley, former employer, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law, and violation of workers compensation acts -
Gainesville resident files class action lawsuit against Honda due to defective airbag
GAINESVILLE — A Gainesville resident has filed a class action lawsuit against American Honda Motor Co., Inc., a vehicle manufacturer, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries, negligence and product liability.