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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Class action filed against Palm Beach-Broward Landscaping over wage allegations
MIAMI – A landscaper has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former employer over allegations he was not paid overtime wages. -
Sapore Di Mare Italian Seafood restaurant allegedly required man to use illegal tip pool
MIAMI — A former employee has filed suit against the restaurant where he worked after he allegedly was denied overtime pay and claims he was forced to put his tips in an illegal tip pool. -
Man loses finger at work, alleges breach of contract after insurance company denies disability
MIAMI — A man who claims he severed his finger and broke another while at work has filed suit against an insurance company after he allegedly was denied short-term and long-term disability payments. -
Couple claims Miami Airport Hilton allegedly negligent in accident
MIAMI — A couple has filed suit against the Miami Airport LLC after the wife allegedly slipped and fell on wet pavement outside the Miami Airport Hilton. -
American Recovery Systems faces class action over voice mail contents
MIAMI – A Broward County woman claims a New York debt collector engaged in deceptive practices when calling to collect an alleged debt and has filed a class-action suit. -
Consumer alleges debt collector tried to collect additional fees
MIAMI — A consumer has filed suit against a debt collector for alleged unfair debt collection practices. -
Virginia corporation allegedly used stolen information from competitors
MIAMI — Two businesses have filed suit against a Virginia corporation who allegedly hired a former employee who purportedly swiped confidential information from his previous employers. -
An overseas corporation claims retailer allegedly sold counterfeit water pipes
MIAMI — A German corporation has filed suit against a retailer for allegedly selling counterfeit water pipes bearing the corporation's trademark. -
Former Florida Crystals employee alleges hostile work environment because of condition
WEST PALM BEACH – A former executive secretary alleges she was retaliated against because of her medical condition. -
Retailer allegedly sold counterfeit water pipes, is accused of trademark infringement
MIAMI — A German manufacturer has filed suit against a retailer for alleged trademark infringement pertaining to its handcrafted water pipes. -
German corporation claims Farm Foodstore allegedly sold counterfeit products using its trademark
MIAMI — A German corporation has filed suit against a retailer for alleged trademark infringement regarding its handcrafted water pipes. -
Former employee claims Shirts R Us of Hollywood allegedly never paid her overtime wages
FORT LAUDERDALE — A woman has filed suit against her former employer, alleging unpaid wages. -
Rehabilitation center claims alleged trademark infringement against Massachusetts rehab center
MIAMI — A rehabilitation center has filed suit against another rehabilitation center, claiming alleged trademark infringement for the use of its Watershed name. -
Franklin Collection Service Inc. alleged to have not marked debt as disputed on report
MIAMI – A Miami resident is accusing a debt collector of deceptive, misleading and unfair collection practices. -
Woman claims treatments for autoimmune disease should be covered by insurance
PALM BEACH – A woman alleges her insurance coverage was unlawfully terminated over the carrier's claims her treatments weren't medically necessary. -
Former All Professional Crew Services Inc. employee alleges he is owed overtime wages
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County man alleges that his former employer only paid him at a straight time rate for all hours worked. -
Oversees corporation claims allegedly trademark infringement against Florida company's racing go-kart tires
MIAMI — An overseas company has filed suit against a Florida company for alleged trademark infringement on its racing go-kart tires. -
Driver files class-action lawsuit against Westcoast Wrecker for alleged unpaid wages, non-reimbursed expenses
MIAMI — A driver has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former employer, a towing company, alleging unpaid overtime wages and non-reimbursed expenses. -
Business allegedly fails to pay former employee earned overtime
MIAMI — A former employee has filed suit against a countertop business for allegedly not being paid overtime wages. -
Passenger files claim against Carnival Cruise Lines after she allegedly fell and was injured onboard
GALVESTON — A cruise ship passenger who allegedly slipped and fell while exiting a bathroom on the ship has filed suit after she claims she was injured.