U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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Federal judge: Insurance companies obligated to defend auto rental lessors
MIAMI (Florida Record) — Even if an amendment to the a federal transportation act provided a complete defense for auto rental lessors, insurance companies remain obligated to defend them and raise the amendment as an affirmative defense, a federal judge ruled in an order handed down in April. -
U.S. judge hands down another dimissal in Mainstream Advertising's trademark infringement case
MIAMI (Florida Record) — A federal judge has handed down another dismissal, this time in part, in a California online advertising services company's lawsuit against a Miami domain management firm with which it once had a profitable business arrangement. -
Former detention officer proves FMLA, nationality discrimination lead to termination
MIAMI -- A man who alleged that discrimination and FMLA retaliation against him caused his termination was victorious in court, according to a May 5 opinion in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. -
District court rules construction company can't move case to another state
MIAMI -- A construction company won’t be able to defend its indemnity case in a new location based on a May 9 opinion in the U. S. District for the Southern District of Florida. -
Portion of expert testimony won't be accepted in court amid ongoing trademark case
MIAMI -- The question of whether an expert witness’ testimony should be considered in a trademark case was answered according to a May 10 opinion in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. -
Court finds lack of standing in Medicare lawsuit – but not for lack of effort
A federal judge recently dismissed a Medicare beneficiary reimbursement company's consolidated class action, saying 14 times is plenty of chances for the company to plead its case. -
Lawsuit over union leaders' 'double dipping' will go forward
A federal judge has denied a request from a postal service union president and vice president to dismiss a claim alleging they violate labor law in how they are paid. -
Maritime law prevails in negligence claim against Royal Caribbean
The plaintiffs in a negligence claim against Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd. suffered a setback in April when Judge Federico Moreno of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida agreed to dismiss six of seven allegations contained in a lawsuit filed by plaintiffs David Disler and Kurt Weber. -
Former Morgan Stanley employee owes $500,000 after seeking $3.5 million
A former Morgan Stanley financial adviser who filed a $3.5 wrongful termination claim in 2014 lost that case – and must pay roughly $500,000 to Morgan Stanley. -
Wheels fall off scooter case
Get it in writing. A court order from U.S. District Judge Federico Moreno for the Southern District of Florida on April 20 dismisses a case against a seller of electric scooters. -
Florida courts invalidate case against Boca Raton
JACKSONVILLE — A case against the city of Boca Raton, Chabad of East Boca Raton and TJCV Land Trust has been dismissed, following a complaint concerning the construction of a controversial religious center. -
Imprisoned Boca Raton attorney suspended after guilty plea in federal fraud case
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Boca Raton attorney Jason Steven Dalley has been suspended until further order following a March 6 Florida Supreme Court order and his guilty plea to felony mail fraud, wire fraud and health care fraud charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Florida court dismisses suit over $80 airline tax, but allows plaintiff to amend claim
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has dismissed a lawsuit against an airline company over an $80 “exit fee” a customer claimed shouldn’t have been charged for his flight. -
Herbalife seeks dismissal of RICO class action
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Herbalife International, a global multi-level marketing corporation, on Dec. 22 filed a motion to dismiss a legal action filed against the company that alleged violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. -
District judge allows plaintiffs in fair debt collection case to amend complaint
Plaintiffs in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act suit over a $400 discrepancy in homeowner’s association dues will have to amend their complaint, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida found. -
Judge rules expert witnesses can testify in Carnival negligence lawsuit
MIAMI — A judge in a negligence lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Lines and a travel company it partners with has ruled two expert witnesses for the plaintiff will be allowed to testify as experts and that the defendant’s doubts about their credibility as experts is best addressed in cross-examination. -
11th Circuit affirms fee award in case over remarks on patented medical treatment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit panel has affirmed a lower court award of fees to a doctor who had claimed another doctor disparaged his patented treatment. -
Federal court dismisses case against Bed Bath & Beyond
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has dismissed allegations against Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. over pillowcases a customer purchased and believed were not as advertised. -
Carnival fails to secure favorable judgment in burn injury lawsuit
Carnival Corp.’s motion for summary judgment in a burn injury case was denied on Feb. 26 by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. -
Louisville Ladder granted summary judgment
MIAMI – Louisville Ladder Inc.’s motion for a ruling that it was not at fault for “failing to warn users of a design defect in [its ladders]” was granted as part of a defect lawsuit filed by a man who fell from a ladder manufactured by the company, according to an order filed March 1 by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.