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Federal judge blocks new Florida law that criminalizes entry of undocumented immigrants into Florida
A federal judge in Miami has blocked the enforcement of a new Florida law that criminalizes the actions of undocumented workers who enter or re-enter the state, finding that plaintiffs who filed the lawsuit may prevail in their argument that the law is unconstitutional.
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Uthmeier files legal challenge to support nuclear power in Florida
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has announced a major legal challenge against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, accusing the federal agency of illegally blocking the development of advanced nuclear technologies.
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Groups renew request to block Florida social media law
Days after a federal judge dismissed the original lawsuit, two tech trade associations filed a renewed complaint challenging a new Florida law that requires social media companies to shield minor children from harmful online content and to bar certain youths from holding social media accounts.
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Dave & Buster’s sues Arcade Time for trademark infringement over ‘Eat Drink Play’ slogan
MIAMI — Dave & Buster’s has filed a lawsuit against Arcade Time USA LLC, accusing the company of trademark infringement for using a similar slogan in connection with its entertainment and restaurant services.
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TikTok faces another class-action lawsuit over alleged illegal data collection from children
FORT LAUDERDALE — Another class action lawsuit has been filed against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, alleging that the social media giant illegally collects and sells personal data from millions of minor children without parental consent.
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Florida law that restricts minors' access to social media platforms
A federal district court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a new Florida law that requires social media companies to shield minor children from harmful online content and to bar certain youths from holding social media accounts.
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Judicial advocacy group accuses judge overseeing Depo-Provera MDL of sex bias
A judicial advocacy group that opposes “leftist lawfare” has lodged a conduct complaint against federal Judge M. Casey Rodgers of the Northern District of Florida, accusing the jurist of sex bias in statements involving the Depo-Provera multidistrict litigation (MDL).
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University of Central Florida student among plaintiffs suing Trump administration over Venezuelan immigrant policy
A national immigrant rights group and several Venezuelan plaintiffs, including a University of Central Florida student, are suing the Trump administration over its move to cancel the temporary protected status of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants.
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Florida attorney general files class action against Target over its LGBTQ Pride campaign
The Florida Attorney’s Office has filed a class-action lawsuit against Target Corp., arguing that the retailer’s Board of Directors and CEO Brian Cornell failed to disclose financial risks related to its 2023 LGBT-Pride Campaign.
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Depo-Provera contraceptive lawsuits to be consolidated in Northern District of Florida
About 70 federal lawsuits alleging that the injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera causes an increased risk of developing a type of brain tumor will be consolidated in the Northern District of Florida, a judicial panel decided on Feb. 7.
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Florida woman sues SharkNinja over blender injury at bridal shower
SARASOTA – A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against SharkNinja Operating, alleging that a defective packaging design of the company’s “Ninja Professional Plus Blender” caused severe injuries to her hand.
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Florida parent sues Amazon over alleged defective charger that caused severe burns to child
TAMPA — A Florida parent has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com, alleging that a defective Amazon Basics charger caused catastrophic injuries to their minor child.
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Former Boys Town employee files discrimination, harassment, retaliation suit
A former employee of Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home, also known as Boys Town, is accusing the Leon County nonprofit of discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and more.
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2 former employees of Miami nonprofit accuse commissioner of misusing public funds
Two former employees of a Miami nonprofit that oversees two downtown parks have filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit against Commissioner Joe Carollo, accusing him of funneling public funds to political allies and shielding improper accounting practices
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Value of Dwayne Haskins wrongful death case discovered; Family and widow continue legal war
PITTSBURGH - With the wrongful death lawsuit brought on behalf of former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins coming to a close, a federal judge has refused to silence any concerns his widow has with a documentary planned by his parents.
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Class-action lawsuit alleges false advertising of ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs sleep products
ORLANDO — A Florida man has filed a class action lawsuit against The Procter & Gamble Company alleging that its ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs line of sleep-aid products falsely advertises their ability to help consumers “fall asleep naturally.”
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Federal lawsuit challenges Newsmax over telemarketing violations
WEST PALM BEACH — A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that Newsmax Media, a cable news and political opinion company, violated federal telemarketing laws by placing unsolicited calls and text messages to individuals on the National Do Not Call Registry.
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Family-owned business sues Celebrity Cruises for alleged exploitation, breach of contract
TALLAHASSEE — Tablemation Studios, a family-owned company specializing in innovative dining experiences, has filed a lawsuit against Celebrity Cruises, alleging breach of contract and exploitation.
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Judge rejects Florida agency's bid to dismiss lawsuit over manatee deaths
A federal judge has sided with the group Bear Warriors United in rejecting Florida’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the state’s oversight of wastewater discharges in Central Florida has led to the death of hundreds of manatees.
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Plaintiffs challenge Florida's age-verification requirement to access online sexual content
Free-speech advocates and adult-content providers are suing Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to bar her from enforcing a new state law requiring online platforms with sexual content to verify that their users are at least 18 years old.