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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Florida woman claims Select Portfolio Services charged illegal fees
MIAMI – A woman is suing a Utah-based loan servicing company over allegations of charging misleading and illegitimate fees to her mortgage. -
Lumber company sued for alleged pay violation
A former employee of ABC Hollywood Lumber & Hardware is suing the corporation for allegations of unpaid overtime. -
Law firm claims client company didn't pay
A Chicago-based law firm with an office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is suing Etkin & Company Inc. — a New York company that is incorporated in Delaware and refers to itself as "a differentiated, value-added merger and acquisition advisory and strategic transaction services boutique" — alleging breach of contract and failure to pay for legal services. -
Insurance firm seeks to cap liability for nightclub shooting at $75,000
MIAMI – An Ohio insurance company is seeking a declaratory judgment against The Mint Lounge to determine coverage limits for assault and battery liability. -
Former employee claims Nursery Elegua's violated wage law
A former employee of Nursery Elegua’s is suing the gardening company for alleged refusal to pay overtime compensation, in violation of federal law. -
King Ocean claims Hayek Services hasn't paid invoices
An international shipping firm is suing Miami-based Hayek Services for more than $100,000 in unpaid freight invoices. -
Ex-hairstylist accuses LeeLou Salon of wage violation
A Dade County woman says her former employer, LeeLou Salon and Spa in Miami, failed to pay her minimum wage, as well as other money they allegedly owe. -
Man claims SunTrust Banks violated debt-collection law
A Florida man alleges that Suntrust Banks repeatedly harassed him by calling his cell phone to collect money they claim he owes. -
Cruise passenger's suit blames Carnival Corp. for slip-and-fall injuries
A Nevada woman is suing Carnival Corp. for injuries she alleged suffered aboard the cruise ship Carnival Breeze last year. -
Hillstone Restaurant waitress accuses employer of federal wage violations
MIAMI – A Miami woman is suing her employer, Hillstone Restaurant, claiming she was not properly paid for overtime hours she worked. -
Sunrise Properties allegedly failed to pay OT
MIAMI—A former employee of Sunrise Properties is suing the residential management company for alleged failure to pay minimum wage and overtime compensation. -
Tallahassee loan servicing firm allegedly violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
MIAMI—A Florida man is suing over alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. -
JP Morgan Chase accused for trying to over-collect on mortgage
MIAMI—A Florida woman is suing JP Morgan Chase Bank alleging the company attempted to over-collect on her mortgage with misleading fees. -
Woman wants court to order Prudential to pay disability insurance
MIAMI—A former employee of the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is suing Prudential Insurance Company for alleged violations of disability rights. -
Florida couple accuse Cordoba & Associates of deceptive debt collection practices
MIAMI—A Broward County couple in default on an American Express credit card say a debt collection firm violated Florida and federal law when it attempted to garnish their bank account. -
Former Wendy's employee sues for alleged unpaid wages
PALM BEACH COUNTY — A former Wendy’s employee is suing a restaurant in West Palm Beach for alleged failure to pay overtime compensation and minimum wage. -
Miami's Menper Distributors alleges trademark infringement
MIAMI–A Miami corporation is suing over what it believes is trademark infringement and unfair competition under federal and state statutes. -
Plaintiff alleges unwarranted nuisance calls by debt collector
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Fort Lauderdale man is suing over claims that a debt collector made repetitious and invasive automated calls to his cell phone for a debt owed by another person. -
Woman blames Carnival Cruise Lines for slip-and-fall injuries
MIAMI — A Carnival Cruise Lines passenger is suing the Panamanian corporation for alleged negligence resulting in a disembarkation injury. -
BPI Sports claims competitor's bars are advertised with false claims
MIAMI – A Hollywood company is suing over allegedly false claims made by a competitor regarding the competitor's energy bars.