U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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U.S. District Court judge dismisses large part of mobile home lawsuit
MIAMI — A federal judge has dismissed a major portion of a lawsuit filed against Florida brothers over the purchase of a mobile home. -
Federal judge restricts Florida man from filing future legal claims
MIAMI — Judge Robert N. Scola Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has issued a motion declaring that a Florida man for must meet a series of restrictive requirements before filing anymore pro se complaints in the Southern District courts. -
Judge dismisses claim that Wall-Street.com infringed on copyright
ATLANTA — Circuit Judge William Pryor dismissed a copyright infringement suit against Wall-Street.com after several divided court judgments. -
Miami attorney suspended for pattern of misconduct during trial
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court ruled to suspend Miami attorney Cyrus A. Bischoff from the practice of law as a result of the attorney’s alleged misconduct in a federal lawsuit. -
Nursing mom alleges Jorge M. Perez Art Museum failed to accommodate her
MIAMI – A woman alleges she was terminated after returning from maternity leave because she had to take breaks to pump milk. -
Dania S. Fernandez and Associates alleged to have improperly filed suit against homeowner
MIAMI – A Homestead homeowner alleges a suit was improperly filed against him by a debt collector. -
Former Jochas Moving and Delivery seek allegedly unpaid overtime wages
MIAMI – Two former employees of a moving company allege they are owed unpaid overtime wages. -
Former Kleen 1 LLC alleges she was sexually harassed while working
MIAMI – A woman formerly employed as a housekeeper alleges she was subjected to sexual harassment and was not paid overtime wages. -
Carnival passenger alleges he was injured because of slippery deck
MIAMI – A paying passenger of a cruise ship alleges he was injured when he slipped and fell on slippery surface on the ship. -
Trinity Health employee alleges claim for disability benefits was unlawfully denied
MIAMI – An employee at Trinity Health alleges his claim for disability benefits was denied without a full and fair review. -
Norwegian Cruise Lines passenger alleges leak near buffet caused fall
MIAMI – An Ohio passenger of Norwegian Spirit alleges she slipped and was injured while dining at a buffet on the ship. -
Federal judge denies dismissal in ADA suit against Florida Highway Patrol
MIAMI — The U.S. District for the Southern District of Florida has ruled that a federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) suit against the Florida Highway Patrol can move forward. -
Boca Raton woman sues Wells Fargo over alleged RESPA violations
BOCA RATON — A Boca Raton woman has filed suit against Wells Fargo, alleging the bank violated the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). -
Man alleges Prudential Insurance Co. of America wrongfully terminated benefits
MIAMI – A former employee of Tyco International Management alleges his disability benefits were wrongfully terminated. -
Man alleges discriminatory treatment while employed at La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West
MIAMI – A man alleges he was subjected to disparate treatment because of his national origin at his former place of employment. -
Flogrown claims Dixie Heritage is selling counterfeit clothing using its mark
MIAMI – An Orlando apparel company alleges a retail company is selling counterfeit versions of its clothing. -
Macaluso's & Co. Inc. alleged to have not paid minimum wages
MIAMI – A former server for a Miami-Beach restaurant alleges she was not paid for all the hours that she worked during her employment. -
Former employee accuses Paradise Parking System, Double Park of labor law violations
MIAMI – A former valet parking attendant alleges his employers failed to pay him a minimum wage. -
Norwegian Cruise Lines passenger alleges injuries after collision on water slide with another passenger
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County woman alleges she was injured on a water slide on a cruise ship. -
'House mom' alleges The Playhouse Gentlemen's Club did not pay minimum, overtime wages
MIAMI – A former employee of a West Park adult nightclub alleges she was not paid during her employment.