1,242 Florida cases classified under this topic, plus 85 listed through its narrower topics · sorted by citation count · browse and sort
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M.D. Fla.·
2024-01-11
A defendant's counterclaim cannot establish the amount in controversy for federal diversity jurisdiction, and failure to plead party citizenship means jurisdiction is lacking.
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-12-18
The court held that the plaintiff failed to establish domicile in Florida, thus destroying diversity jurisdiction and requiring remand to state court.
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-12-18
The court held that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction because the plaintiff failed to allege the citizenship of the parties or the amount in controversy required for diversity jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-12-13
A former Crowley Maritime employee brought sex trafficking, forced labor, and state tort claims against her employer and her supervisor Blanco alleging he sexually assaulted her during a November 2017 business trip. The District Court denied both defendants' summary judgment moti
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-12-04
The court granted a Temporary Restraining Order, finding plaintiffs had a substantial likelihood of success on their claims for violation of the Defend Trade Secrets Act and tortious interference with business relationships, and that irreparable harm would result from disclosure
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-11-27
The court held that the amount in controversy did not exceed $5 million and no federal question was presented, thus removal was improper.
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-11-17
The court granted the motion to remand because the defendant failed to establish federal subject matter jurisdiction under CAFA or federal question jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-11-15
The court ordered the pro se plaintiff to show cause why the action should not be dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and to amend the complaint to cure deficiencies, while also denying his premature summary judgment motion.
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-10-04
The court held that the case must be dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction because the complaint failed to establish federal question or diversity jurisdiction and alleged both parties were citizens of Florida.
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-09-29
The court held that the plaintiff failed to adequately plead that the defendants acted as unregistered brokers or dealers under the Exchange Act, and thus Count IV is dismissed with prejudice. Remaining state law claims are dismissed without prejudice due to lack of federal quest
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-09-22
The court denied the plaintiff's motion for default judgment against all defendants because the motion failed to address prior court orders and contained numerous deficiencies in pleading and proof.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-09-15
The court held that claims against Doyle are dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction due to Eleventh Amendment immunity, and claims against Guinand are dismissed with prejudice based on absolute immunity. Claims against Rives are dismissed for failure to state a plausib
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-08-31
Summary judgment is granted for the defendant because the plaintiff failed to exhaust administrative remedies for some claims, waived others by signing a Last Chance Agreement, and could not establish a prima facie case of discrimination for his termination due to a lack of simil
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-08-25
The court held that federal probation officers are excluded from the Civil Service Reform Act and must pursue employment discrimination claims exclusively through their agency's Employee Dispute Resolution Plan, and that failure to do so deprives federal courts of subject-matter
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-08-16
The court held that removal was improper because the plaintiff's state law claim did not present a federal question, and therefore the court lacked subject matter jurisdiction.
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-08-15
The court held that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction because the complaint failed to allege a basis for federal jurisdiction or sufficient facts for diversity jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-07-10
The court held that removal was improper because the state law foreclosure claim did not present a federal question, and therefore the court lacked subject matter jurisdiction.
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-06-22
The court held that the complaint must be dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction because the plaintiffs failed to adequately allege diversity jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-06-16
The court held that the removal of the breach of contract action to federal court was improper due to a lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-05-26
The court held that the complaint must be dismissed for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction because it failed to adequately plead federal question or diversity jurisdiction.
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-05-25
The court held that a claim arising under Florida's workers' compensation law, Fla. Stat. § 440.205, must be remanded to state court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1445(c), and the entire case should be remanded for judicial economy and consistent adjudication.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-05-23
Removal was timely because the thirty-day period began when the amended complaint became operative, not when it was prematurely filed. A subsequent abandonment of federal claims does not divest the court of jurisdiction established at the time of removal.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-05-22
The court held that the complaint must be dismissed without prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-05-18
The court held that it lacked subject-matter jurisdiction because the amended complaint failed to allege a federal question or adequately establish supplemental jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-05-15
The court granted the motion to remand because the federal court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over the case.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-05-09
The court held that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction because the plaintiffs' claims, though referencing federal constitutional rights, were pleaded as state-law torts and did not raise substantial federal questions.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-04-18
The court held that the complaint must be dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction because the plaintiff failed to allege facts establishing federal question, diversity, or statutory grant of jurisdiction.
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-04-03
The court held that the plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis was moot because the underlying complaint failed to state a claim and lacked subject matter jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-03-29
The court held that removal was improper due to lack of federal question jurisdiction, but denied attorney's fees because the plaintiff settled with the removing defendant.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-03-21
Sanchez challenged a debt collection practice by the law firm Hiday & Ricke and insurance company State Farm, whereby they sought to suspend drivers' licenses of judgment debtors who had already satisfied their liability through required minimum insurance obtained at the time of
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-03-09
The court recommended denying the initial IFP motion, granting the amended IFP motion, and dismissing the case without prejudice for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction and failure to state a claim.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-02-24
The court recommended granting Plaintiff's motion for default judgment in part, finding sufficient allegations for copyright infringement and removal of copyright management information, and awarding statutory damages and injunctive relief.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-02-21
The Court must sever and remand a state law worker's compensation retaliation claim because it is non-removable by federal statute.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-02-17
Eight former students of Ringling College sued the college alleging various state law claims including constructive fraud, negligent supervision, and breach of contract, arising from their experiences with an associate dean who allegedly mishandled reports of misconduct and engag
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-02-13
The court held that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction because the pro se plaintiff failed to allege a federal claim or establish diversity jurisdiction.
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-02-13
The court held that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction because the plaintiff failed to articulate a basis for jurisdiction in his complaint.
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-02-09
The court held that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction because the plaintiff failed to articulate a basis for jurisdiction under federal law or diversity.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-01-04
The court held that venue statutes do not establish federal question jurisdiction, and dismissed the case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2022-12-13
The court held that the complaint, as filed, was deficient in several respects, including insufficient affidavits of indigency, lack of subject matter jurisdiction due to failure to meet the amount in controversy, and failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted unde
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M.D. Fla.·
2022-11-07
The court held that it lacks subject matter jurisdiction over the plaintiff's claim for dental benefits because it falls within the exclusive review scheme of the Veterans' Judicial Review Act (VJRA).
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M.D. Fla.·
2022-10-31
The court denied the motion for a temporary restraining order and ordered the plaintiff to show cause why the case should not be dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
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S.D. Fla.·
2022-10-26
The court held that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction and must abstain from exercising jurisdiction under Younger v. Harris principles.
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S.D. Fla.·
2022-10-25
The Federal Trade Commission sued American Vehicle Protection Corp. for deceptively marketing and selling extended automobile warranties through telemarketers who misrepresented affiliations with car dealerships and made false promises about coverage and refund policies. The cour
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M.D. Fla.·
2022-10-17
The case is remanded to state court because the defendant failed to demonstrate federal subject matter jurisdiction and did not pay the required filing fee.
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M.D. Fla.·
2022-09-15
The court denied the plaintiff's motion for default judgment because the plaintiff failed to establish proper service of process and adequately plead claims for relief under the FLSA.
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M.D. Fla.·
2022-09-13
The court denied plaintiff's motion for default judgment because service of process on the LLC was improper and the plaintiff failed to adequately brief the merits of her claims.
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M.D. Fla.·
2022-09-13
The court held that the complaint did not establish federal question jurisdiction, as the claims were explicitly labeled as state law and lacked substantial federal issues.
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S.D. Fla.·
2022-08-31
The court held that the plaintiff failed to establish subject matter jurisdiction for his declaratory judgment claims and failed to state a claim for his Bivens action due to insufficient pleading and shotgun pleading.
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M.D. Fla.·
2022-08-17
The court held that it lacked federal question jurisdiction because the plaintiff's complaint, which sought only eviction under state law, did not present a federal question.
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S.D. Fla.·
2022-08-11
The court held that a public defender does not act under color of state law when performing traditional legal functions, thus barring Section 1983 claims against them. The court also declined supplemental jurisdiction over state law malpractice claims.