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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Dade County man alleges employer failed to pay overtime
MIAMI — A Dade County man is suing his employer, alleging unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of workers compensation acts. -
Spy in defense camp barred from testifying at federal fraud trial
MIAMI – A man who spied on his co-defendants after penning a plea deal with prosecutors has been barred from testifying against them. -
Ralons Security LLC accused of not paying overtime wages
KEY WEST – A Miami-Dade man has filed a class-action lawsuit against his Key West employer alleging that it failed to pay a fair compensation to him and terminated him in retaliation. -
Aetna Life accused of wrongfully denying woman's claim for disability benefits
MIAMI – A former employee of Canton Potsdam Hospital alleges she is disabled but her claim for benefits was wrongfully denied. -
Romero Brothers Lumper Services accused of not paying overtime per law
MIAMI — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Romero Brothers Lumper Services LLC and Richard A. Romero, alleging violation of wage laws. -
Infinity Design 2 accused of not paying proper overtime
MIAMI — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Infinity Design 2 Inc and Ronel Constansi, alleging violation of wage laws. -
Carnival Cruise Lines accused of negligence in connection with injury
MIAMI — A passenger is suing Carnival Cruise Lines, a cruise ship company, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries. -
Man wants parents to pay for alleged brutal attack by son
MIAMI — A man is suing Jeffrey and Marcela Stern, parents of a minor, citing alleged assault, battery, negligence and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. -
Fun Time Billiard & Restaurant Corp. accused of not paying proper overtime
MIAMI — A waitress is suing Fun Time Billiard & Restaurant Corp. and Julio Genao, a former employer, citing alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Bella Automotive Group accused of not paying worker properly
MIAMI — A man is suing Bella Automotive Group Ltd., a/k/a Headquarter Toyota, a Florida corporation, citing alleged unpaid wages. -
Carnival Cruise Lines blamed for woman's fall
MIAMI — A passenger is suing Carnival Corporation, d/b/a Carnival Cruise Lines Inc., a cruise ship company, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries. -
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila accused of not paying overtime
MIAMI — A man has filed a class-action lawsuit against 1220 Management Group LLC, d/b/a Bodega Taqueria y Tequila; Justin Levine; and Keith Menin, alleging violation of wage laws.employer, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts. -
Former Norman's Tavern dishwasher alleges he is owed unpaid overtime wages
MIAMI – A Dade County man formerly employed as a dishwasher alleges he worked an average of 55 hours a week and was not paid overtime. -
NY man alleges he slipped on liquid on cruise ship's stairs, fell
MIAMI – A New York man alleges he slipped and fell while on a cruise aboard the Adventure of the Seas. -
Woman alleges Prudential Insurance wrongfully terminated benefits
MIAMI – A former Capital Bank employee alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated. -
Broward County woman alleged to owe more than $6,000 for student loan
MIAMI – A Broward County resident is alleged to have defaulted on a student loan. -
Synchrony Bank accused of harassing consumer with phone calls
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County alleges a debt collector invaded his privacy with its frequent phone calls. -
Employee claims Moonlite Diner II Inc. has not paid overtime wages
MIAMI – A cook for a Hollywood diner alleges he has not been properly compensated for overtime hours worked. -
Consumer claims Diversified Consultants used automatic dialing system to collect alleged debt
JACKSONVILLE – A consumer alleges a debt collector invaded her privacy by frequently calling her. -
General Revenue Corp. accused of sending debt collection letter with false information
MIAMI – A Broward County man alleges an Ohio-based debt collector mailed him a collection letter with false information.