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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Medical and Financial Management Inc. allegedly violated federal debt collection law
MIAMI — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector that allegedly violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). -
S&M Smoke Shop allegedly sold counterfeit water pipes
MIAMI — A U.S. distributor for a German-based company has filed suit for alleged trademark infringement against a retail who sold falsely labeled water pipes. -
MasTec, MCI allegedly failed to pay overtime wages to employee
WEST PALM BEACH — A man has filed suit against his previous employers for allegedly failing to pay him overtime wages. -
Pantera Guns allegedly failed to pay employee overtime wages, commissions
MIAMI — A salesman has filed suit against his former employer for allegedly failing to pay him overtime wages and earned commissions, then purportedly firing him after he complained. -
Enshirah allegedly sold counterfeit water pipes
MIAMI — A California corporation has filed suit against a retailer for allegedly selling counterfeit copies of water pipes manufactured in Germany. -
Cyclist alleges he was struck by USPS employee in Delray Beach
MIAMI – A Delray Beach man alleges he was struck by a United States Postal Service employee while riding his bicycle. -
Couple alleges loan servicer violated mortgage servicing rules
MIAMI – A couple alleges a loan servicer failed to comply with certain regulations regarding mortgage servicing rules. -
Former Eat Greek Souvlaki cook alleges he is owed unpaid wages
MIAMI – A cook has filed suit against his former Miami-Dade County employer over allegations he was not properly compensated. -
Portfolio Recovery Associates accused of misleading collection practices
MIAMI – A St. Lucie County woman alleges a Virginia debt collector mailed her a misleading collection letter. -
Woman claims Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston wrongfully denied her disability payments
MIAMI — A woman has filed suit against an insurance company for allegedly wrongfully denying her long-term disability payments. -
American Eldercare allegedly forced pregnant employee to take medical leave early, failed to pay wages
MIAMI — A former long-term care case manager has filed suit against a previous employer for alleged unpaid wages and violating the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). -
Mintz allegedly violated a water pipe manufacturer's trademark
MIAMI — The distributor for a German-based water pipe manufacturer has filed suit against a retailer for alleged trademark infringement. -
Beverage Station Inc. allegedly sold counterfeit water pipes
MIAMI — A water pipe manufacturer's distributor has filed suit against a retail store for alleged trademark infringement. -
Woman alleges she was injured after slip and fall on wet deck on Carnival ship
MIAMI – A Texas cruise passenger alleges she was injured when she slipped on a wet deck. -
Former employee alleges Wireless One misclassified him as an independent contractor
MIAMI – A salesperson for a Miami-Dade County wireless retailer alleges he was misclassified as an independent contractor and is owed unpaid overtime wages. -
Motorist alleges she was injured in accident with postal employee
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County motorist alleges she was injured in an auto accident with a federal employee. -
Celebrity Farms accused of not paying minimum wage
MIAMI – A man alleges he was not paid a minimum wage during his employment. -
Woman claims Reliance Standard Life Insurance wrongfully terminated benefits
MIAMI – A Medtronic Inc. employee alleges her Pennsylvania-based insurer wrongfully terminated her disability benefits. -
Cantonment residents allege debt was waived, accuses collectors of misleading tactics
MIAMI – Two Cantonment residents allege a collection agency falsely reported a debt. -
Red light camera ticket recipients might have legal recourse after appeal court order, attorney says
ORLANDO – Anyone ticketed in southern Florida after encountering a red-light camera may have recourse after an appeals court order last month, an Orlando attorney who set a precedent for getting out of Florida tickets earlier this year said during a recent interview.