U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Fort Lauderdale Division
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Federal judge awards $4,080 in attorney fees to BP in Deepwater Horizon cleanup worker's case
FORT LAUDERDALE — A federal judge has awarded BP $4,080 in attorney fees in a case involving a man who alleges he suffered injuries while working on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup efforts. -
U.S. court dismisses ADA, RA claims against Ross University Medical School
FORT LAUDERDALE — The four remaining claims of a lawsuit filed against Ross University Medical School, a Barbados university with administrative offices in Miramar, alleging Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act (RA) violations have been thrown out by a federal court. -
Miami real estate developer granted motion to stop his alleged mistress from seeking relief
Miami real estate developer Pedro Antonio Martin received a legal victory in his long-running litigation battles with his alleged mistress after a federal judge, who has presided throughout her case against Martin, granted his request to stop her from seeking any relief in the Florida Southern District. -
Airbnb asks courts to dismiss claim from Florida county over taxes
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Airbnb has filed a motion to dismiss a suit by Florida county over the collection of taxes. -
Broward sheriff's office sued over fatal shooting of a man with mental illness
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office and one of its officers were called out in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Fort Lauderdale Division, after an officer allegedly shot an unarmed man suffering from a mental illness. -
Elderly couple seeks $2.2 million from Jetsmarter
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A couple sued Jetsmarter Inc. in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Florida on Dec. 5, seeking $2.2 million for alleged breach of contract and fraud in a membership plan that cost more than $30,000. -
Zumba Fitness alleges other companies infringed on trademark
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Zumba Fitness LLC sued five companies Dec. 5 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, alleging they infringed on the Zumba trademark. -
Family sues Broward County School Board after 9-year-old autistic son allegedly hit by classroom aide
The family of a disabled student in Broward County is suing the Broward County School Board after the 9-year-old was allegedly struck by a classroom aide. -
Elderly Florida man sues after losing $450K in alleged embezzlement scheme
A Florida man has filed suit seeking to recoup nearly a half million dollars after he was duped in a fake investment scheme. -
Firefighter's demotion over personal Facebook post challenged in court
A Broward County firefighter claims he was wrongfully demoted for his social-media opposition to a civil suit involving a victim of the Stoneman Douglas High School shootings. -
Models sue Florida strip club for using their images without consent
A Florida strip club is being sued by two models who claim that their images were used for promotion purposes without their consent or permission. -
Chanel calls out dozens of companies for using its trademark to make money, wants $2 million from each
Fashion house Chanel took dozens of companies that allegedly used counterfeit Chanel products and trademarks for profit to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Oct. 18. -
Yacht broker claims breach of contract in suit seeking $750,000 from Florida sales company
FORT LAUDERDALE – A yacht brokerage company recently filed a federal suit against a Florida yacht sales company claiming breach of contract and unjust enrichment in the sale of a a 164-foot yacht. -
Swiss watchmaker LVMH files trademark suit in Florida federal court against dozens of online retailers
A Swiss watch and jewelry manufacturer is suing dozens of online retailers in a federal court for allegedly selling counterfeits of its products. -
Broward County sues Lauderhill condominium association for rejecting resident's emotional support animal request
Broward County this week filed a lawsuit against a Lauderhill condominium association after the association allegedly denied a resident's request for an emotional support animal. -
Lacoste goes after counterfeiters
Lacoste, known for those polos featuring a little alligator, accuses several e-commerce merchants of selling counterfeit products. -
Tiffany says Chinese company sold counterfeit goods in Florida
Tiffany, the famous brand behind the little blue gift box, accuses a China-based company of selling counterfeit items. -
Haitian festival organizers claim city officials sabotaged event
Organizers of Piman Fest, a Haitian music festival, accused the city of Lauderhill of preventing them from holding their festival. -
Louis Vuitton sues over alleged counterfeit products
A luxury retailer accuses dozens of websites of selling counterfeit goods over the internet. -
Class action suit accuses JetBlue of deceptive trade practices in sale of travel insurance
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Florida woman recently filed a class action suit against JetBlue Airways claiming deceptive trade practices and unjust enrichment regarding the airline's sale of travel insurance.