U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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Porsche owners allege engines have cooling system defect
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Two Florida residents allege the Porsche vehicles they owned had a defect in the engine cooling systems that cost them thousands to repair. -
Investors file fraud suit against ADC Downey, seek $4.9 million
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Chinese foreign investors have filed a suit against a Los Angeles-based partnership they subscribed to over allegations of fraud. -
Facial Rejuvenation of South Florida allegedly sent text message to woman without consent
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A Miami-Dade County, Florida resident alleges a Miami business sent her a telemarketing text without her permission. -
Consumer alleges BANG sports drink contains minimal amount of creatine
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A sports and energy drink product is alleged not to contain the ingredients advertised by its manufacturer. -
Former Burger King employees allege agreement between franchises restricted employee mobility
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Two residents from Louisiana and Pennsylvania allege a no-poach, no-hire agreement between Burger King franchisees suppressed their wages. -
Sun Tan City alleged to have sent advertising texts without permission
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A Palm Beach City, Florida resident alleges an operator of a tanning salon chain sent her text messages advertising its services without her permission. -
Man alleges text messages from Florida yoga studios invaded privacy
FORT LAUDERDALE (Legal Newsline) – Two Florida yoga studios are alleged to have unlawfully sent unsolicited text messages for marketing purposes. -
Former pro baseball player sues AP, ESPN and USA Today for defamation over article about elk antler supplement
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A former professional baseball player and his company are suing ESPN, The Associated Press and USA Today after a 2016 news article was published that had alleged false information. The three defendants have filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit. -
Woman appeals dismissal of suit over Bed, Bath & Beyond pillows; She was offered refund before filing suit
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Bed, Bath & Beyond’s legal matters with a customer who alleged it misled consumers continues as the woman challenged the court’s dismissal of her negligent misrepresentation case. -
Airline moves to dismiss lawsuit over $80 airline tax again in Florida court
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Attorneys for airline Insel International filed a motion to dismiss a man’s amended complaint over an airline tax, stating the amended complaint should still be dismissed for improper forum, lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim. -
Two claim McDonald's 'forces' customers to pay for cheese on Quarter Pounder whether they want it or not
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Two consumers allege McDonald's overcharges for two types of sandwiches by charging for two slices of cheese they do not want or order. -
Consumer alleges Jenny Craig sent text messages without consent
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A Florida resident alleges a weight loss counseling service unlawfully sent her telemarketing text messages. -
Former Uber driver alleges unwanted texts from company invaded privacy
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A Miami-Dade County resident and former Uber driver alleges the ride-hailing service sent him unwanted text messages. -
Man alleges Rack Room Shoes sent text messages without consent
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A consumer alleges a footwear retailer sent him text messages without his consent. -
Florida court dismisses suit over $80 airline tax, but allows plaintiff to amend claim
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has dismissed a lawsuit against an airline company over an $80 “exit fee” a customer claimed shouldn’t have been charged for his flight. -
Herbalife seeks dismissal of RICO class action
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Herbalife International, a global multi-level marketing corporation, on Dec. 22 filed a motion to dismiss a legal action filed against the company that alleged violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. -
Stockholder in magicJack alleges proxy statement contains misleading statements
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A stockholder in a West Palm Beach, Florida company alleges the company failed to disclose all facts about a proposed transaction. -
Consumers allege Monat hair care products cause sores, headaches
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – An Iowa couple alleges a line of hair care products failed to disclose harmful side effects. -
ApplicantPro alleged to have invaded man's privacy with text messages
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A Palm Beach County, Florida individual alleges that his privacy was invaded by telemarketing texts from a Utah company. -
Consumer alleges Jets.com sent unsolicited marketing text messages
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A private jet charter and jet rental company is alleged to have engaged in unsolicited telemarketing.