U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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Court permits federal tax history as evidence in wage violation case
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida will allow a restaurant and others named in a lawsuit to bring their accusers' tax records into evidence, the court determined on July 23, but it barred evidence of prior litigation between the parties. -
Judge denies class certification in defective refrigerator case, dismisses complaint
On July 24, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida denied a motion for class certification for a group of people suing Dometic Corporation over alleged defective refrigerators, then dismissed the lawsuit for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. -
Court allows lawsuit alleging ADA violations against Florida doctor to proceed
A Florida physician was denied her motion to dismiss a lawsuit against her alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on July 25. -
THOMPSON COBURN: Federal jury sides with Yamaha in failure to warn trial over WaveRunner injury
Thompson Coburn partners Rick Mueller and Heather Counts continued their string of product liability victories for Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., after a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida returned a verdict in Yamaha’s favor on Monday afternoon. -
Sawgrass Mills Mall denied injunction against Florida casino tour group in trademark case
MIAMI — The owners of Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise have been denied a preliminary injunction request in their fight to stop a Florida casino tour company from continuing to use the mall's trademark after the termination of a shuttle service agreement. -
Liberty Mutual wins summary judgment as court reviews definition of 'prompt' in filing claim
MIAMI —A federal judge has granted Liberty Mutual's motion for summary judgment in an alleged breach of contract case involving Miami-Dade residents who waited eight months to file an insurance claim after a leak under their kitchen sink led to water damage. -
Court rejects former Ross University School of Medicine student's attempt to revive ADA complaint
MIAMI — A federal court has rejected new evidence presented by the plaintiff in an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act (RA) suit against Ross University Medical School, a Barbados university with administrative offices in Miramar. -
Royal Caribbean subsidiary wins personal injury ruling in bad guacamole case; Plaintiff alleged hearing loss and fertility complications
MIAMI — A Royal Caribbean luxury cruise line subsidiary, Silverseas, has been awarded nearly $5,000 in litigation costs after it prevailed in a maritime personal injury case filed by a woman who alleged she was served guacamole that contained shellfish even after warning of her seafood allergy. -
Federal court rules girlfriend of deceased South Florida real estate mogul can file new complaint
MIAMI — A federal court has ruled the girlfriend of deceased South Florida real estate mogul Mauricio Capuano can proceed with her conspiracy allegation against his estranged wife and nephew that involve an estate dispute over the sale of his $2.3 million Biscayne Bay property. -
Judge grants BeSweets injunction, default judgment in 'Sugarbearhair' trademark infringement case
MIAMI — A federal judge has granted Broward County-based BeSweets Creations a default judgment as well as a permanent injunction in its "Sugarbearhair" trademark infringement case but has postponed the awarding of the company's proposed relief of $1,000 per unit of copy cat products that were sold. -
Miramar medical supply company wins partial dismissal in case alleging fraudulent W-2, 1099 forms
MIAMI — A federal court has granted part of a Miramar-based medical supply company's dismissal of a former employee's claims of unpaid overtime and fraudulent W-2 and 1099 filings. -
U.S. court dismisses trademark infringement case involving Fort Lauderdale data security company
MIAMI — A federal court has granted a Nashville company's claim of lack of personal jurisdiction dismissal in a lawsuit with a Fort Lauderdale data and network security company regarding trademark infringement. -
Salt Life granted dismissal in alleged trademark infringement litigation with Shaka Life
MIAMI — Salt Life has been granted a dismissal by a federal judge in its countersuit litigation involving Shaka Life, based in Medley, Florida, over alleged trademark infringement. -
Federal court: Miami man suing insurer in Hurricane Irma case can't include fees, court costs
MIAMI — A North Miami man suing his flood insurance carrier over a Hurricane Irma property damage claim dispute has lost his attempt to recover fees, court costs and interest as part of his alleged breach of insurance contract litigation. -
Judge dismisses bid by mother of disabled student to require Miami-Dade schools to hire paraprofessional
MIAMI — A lawsuit filed by the mother of a disabled middle school student alleging the School Board of Miami-Dade County refuses to assign her son a paraprofessional has been dismissed by a federal judge who ruled she did not follow the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) "mandatory administrative process." -
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Blackwater Protection & Detective Agency To Pay $35,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit
Blackwater Protection & Detective Agency, LLC will pay $35,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced. -
Court denies Miami man protective order in case involving $8 million in lost cryptocurrency funds
MIAMI — A Miami man was denied his request for a protective order to prohibit a digital cryptocurrencies company's communication with class members in a suit involving the loss of more than $8 million in customer funds. -
U.S. court backs BP's bid for dismissal of Deep Water Horizon oil spill personal injury suit
MIAMI — BP was successful in it's recent attempt to dismiss a personal injury lawsuit involving the Deep Water Horizon oil spill, a case that was transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida due to what a federal judge called the plaintiff's and his attorney's "complete lack of respect for the court." -
Court denies summary judgments involving dead 76-year-old hurt in transport from health facility
MIAMI — A federal court has denied both parties their motions for summary judgment and to strike expert witnesses in a case where the family of a 76-year old deceased Florida man alleges that he died from injures sustained while be transported from a renal care facility to his assisted living residence. -
Russians involved in botched $5 million Florida real estate deal granted part of dismissal
MIAMI — A Miami man and his ex-wife named in a lawsuit relating to a $5 million Florida real estate business deal with a fellow Russian that went bad have been granted part of their motion to dismiss the case by a federal court.