United States District Court Middle District of Florida
Recent News About United States District Court Middle District of Florida
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Former radio reporter says she was victim of age discrimination
A former radio reporter claims she was the victim of age discrimination. -
Former student sues school board for abuse, harassment
JACKSONVILLE — A former student is suing the Duval County School Board for violations of Title IX. -
iHeartmedia faces class action over sharing user information with Facebook
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — iHeartmedia is facing a digital privacy class action over its sharing of user information with Facebook. -
Nellie's fights class actions over 'free range' claims
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Class action lawyers are copying PETA’s work – and each other’s – to attack us in court, an organic egg company is arguing. -
Lawsuit says man was hit by club at TopGolf, suffered brain injury
JACKSONVILLE - TopGolf has chosen to fight a lawsuit against it in federal court instead of Duval County state court. -
Lawsuit against Lake County says Black woman was discriminated against
TAMPA - Cheryl Martin filed a federal lawsuit on November 26 in the Middle District of Florida against the Lake County Board of County Commissioners for Title VII claim for discrimination/termination of employment based on race. -
Woman sues employer for discrimination over test-taking snafu
Carolina Carrasqeuro filed a federal complaint on November 28, 2021, in the Middle District Court of Florida against Voya Institutional Plan Services, LLC. -
Judge to Black Lives Matter: Florida anti-riot law doesn't prevent peaceful protests
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida federal judge has given his blessing to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ anti-riot bill that was challenged in court by a Black Lives Matter group from Tampa. -
Judge stops UCF policy that bans 'harassing or hate' messages
ORLANDO – The University of Central Florida is temporarily prohibited from enforcing a new policy that is way too woke for a free speech advocate. -
Jacksonville officers brought to federal court for allegedly pinning man to the ground until he died
The City of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and five law enforcement officers were accused in federal court of wrongfully killing a father of four after he was arrested at a convenience store. -
Class action seeks $1,000 for visitors to NortonLifeLock website
NortonLifeLock Inc. faces a class action lawsuit in the Duval County Circuit Court for allegedly violating the Florida Security of Communications Act. -
Man arrested for trespassing sues Jacksonville Beach officers for putting handcuffs on too tight
The City of Jacksonville Beach and three Jacksonville Beach Police Department officers face charges in the Duval County Circuit Court from a man who alleges excessive force and battery. -
Bar brawl arrest leads to excessive force charges against Jacksonville Beach PD
A Jacksonville man accused the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, the City of Jacksonville Beach and four law enforcement officers of using excessive force in an August 2017 altercation, according to documents filed on March 8 in the Middle Florida District Court. -
Federal judge agrees to stay case pending Navy board's proceedings
JACKSONVILLE — A federal judge granted a motion to stay a case until the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) completes its proceedings in the case. -
Blue Cross Blue Shield dismissed from claims case as judge says plaintiff sued wrong defendant
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina and Companion Benefit Alternatives, Inc. aren’t the proper defendants in a woman’s case for wrongful denial of benefits concerning her detoxification and depression treatments. -
Study excluded from Thor Fiber vs. Pro Video Instruments claim
A federal judge in Florida has granted Thor Fiber's request to exclude a report and testimony of Eli Seggev in the lawsuit filed against the company by Pro Video Instruments. -
Punta Gorda attorney permanently disbarred following 'ill-fated drug informant scheme'
Imprisoned Punta Gorda attorney Steven Paul Burch has been permanently disbarred after a heroin trafficking conviction in what the U.S. Department of Justice called an "ill-fated drug informant scheme," according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar. -
Click, then sue: Call-blocking app was meet market for lawyers seeking clients
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Court records in Florida show how easy it is for people to get swept up in a figurative machine that generates lawsuits. In fact, it all started for one man with the push of a button. -
Pulse Evolution accused of stock fraud in lawsuit
A Jacksonville man asked a federal court to call a grand jury to investigate stock fraud. -
Sea Ray maker's motion to dismiss negligence claim granted in suit over damaged boat
FORT MYERS – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division, recently granted a boat manufacturer's motion to dismiss claims of negligence in an insurance company’s lawsuit alleging a defect caused a boat to sink, but the case will continue as their motions to dismiss claims of warranty breaches were denied.