5,622 Florida cases classified under this topic, plus 6,142 listed through its narrower topics · sorted by citation count · see the citation graph · browse and sort
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The Court of Chancery approved a class action settlement, certifying the class as non-opt-out and finding the notice adequate. The settlement was deemed reasonable, granting common stockholders an increased equity share in AMC in exchange for releasing claims. Plaintiffs' counsel
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The court granted the motion for a temporary restraining order, finding a substantial likelihood of success on claims for misappropriation of trade secrets and tortious interference.
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A trial court does not abuse its discretion in dismissing an action for forum non conveniens when the defendant demonstrates that an adequate alternative forum exists, the relevant factors of private interest favor the alternate forum, and the plaintiff can reinstate the suit wit
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-08-09
The court denied the petitioner's motions to approve an ad interim stipulation and issue a monition and injunction because the stipulation lacked a guarantee of payment from a surety, failing to meet the requirements for adequate security under the Limitation of Liability Act.
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11th Cir.·
2023-08-04
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the Division's motion to modify the injunction, holding that the motion was not a clerical correction under Rule 60(a) and was untimely under Rule 60(b)(1), and the injunction was not void under Rule 60(b)(4).
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The court held that the defendant's default constituted an admission of copyright infringement, entitling the plaintiff to actual damages, costs, and attorney's fees, along with a permanent injunction.
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The court denied the plaintiff's request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, finding that while there was a likelihood of success on the merits due to admitted defaults, the plaintiff failed to establish irreparable harm and the balance of equities weigh
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The court denied the plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order and appointment of counsel, finding that he failed to meet the burden for injunctive relief and that courts generally defer to prison administration decisions.
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The Court held that the deed restriction is unenforceable on its face because it lacks a fixed standard of review, rendering it subject to arbitrary and inconsistent application. Consequently, the Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment was denied, and judgment was entered in fav
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Fla. 1st DCA·
2023-07-19
The court reversed a lower court's decision that enjoined homeowners from parking on a public street. The appellate court found that a restrictive covenant prohibiting street parking, made by the developer, did not "run with the land" and therefore was not enforceable against cur
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The court granted default judgment on claims of conversion, unjust enrichment, breach of fiduciary duty, and constructive trust, but denied the RICO claim and requested permanent injunction, requiring the plaintiff to submit a precise damages calculation.
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Deputies are entitled to qualified immunity because they had arguable probable cause to believe the plaintiff violated the domestic violence injunction by attending church, even if the plaintiff's interpretation of the statute was ultimately correct.
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Fla. 5th DCA·
2023-07-14
The appellate court reversed a summary judgment for the City and Van Dykes, finding genuine disputes of material fact regarding property ownership and riparian rights. The court also clarified that a dissolved corporation could still be served by publication for quiet title actio
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The court held that the plaintiff failed to meet the burden of persuasion for a preliminary injunction and that district courts generally do not interfere with prison administration.
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The appellate court reversed a trial court's dismissal of a condominium association's complaint. The trial court had dismissed the case, finding the association failed to participate in mandatory presuit arbitration. The appellate court found the dispute over a dock slip license
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The court held that the inmate's motion for injunctive relief was insufficient and dismissed the case without prejudice because he failed to file a proper civil rights complaint.
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The Court granted Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction, enjoining Defendant from operating in specific territories and using Plaintiff's trademarks and trade dress.
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The court accepted and adopted the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation, granting in part and denying in part the Plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction.
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The Delaware Court of Chancery awarded $75,000 in attorneys' fees and expenses to plaintiff's counsel in a stockholder class action challenging a merger. The court found that while the plaintiff's counsel conferred some benefit through supplemental disclosures, the 'don't ask, do
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A federal district court blocked Florida from enforcing two provisions of a law regulating third-party voter registration organizations: a requirement that only U.S. citizens can collect voter registration applications, and a ban on retaining voter information, finding both viola
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The court recommends granting in part and denying in part the plaintiff's motion for default judgment, finding sufficient basis for liability and damages, and proper jurisdiction.
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Fla. 2d DCA·
2023-06-30
This case concerns the interpretation of an "access easement" in a deed. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision that the easement granted owners of certain parcels the right to ingress and egress to their property from a county road, but not access to a private d
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Plaintiffs failed to demonstrate a substantial likelihood of success in establishing standing for their compelled speech claim and redressability for their Contracts Clause and viewpoint discrimination claims.
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Del. Ch.·
2023-06-23
The Court of Chancery granted summary judgment for the defendant, Lithos Industries, Inc. (Lithos), finding that Lithos terminated plaintiff Kevin Robnett at will and repurchased his shares in accordance with the contract. The court held that the at-will employment provision was
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-06-23
The court granted Richard G. Jacobs' motion to intervene, finding it timely and that he stated a valid claim. The court denied the Estate's motion to amend its pleadings, finding it untimely and futile due to lack of standing. The court also granted-in-part and denied-in-part Pro
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-06-23
The court held that a single claimant may pursue their action in state court, provided they file stipulations protecting the vessel owner's right to have the admiralty court ultimately adjudicate its claim to limited liability.
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The court granted a permanent injunction against defendants Freedom Consumer Services, LLC, Systema Marketing, Inc., and Jordan Salkin, restraining them from inducing Bluegreen Owners to breach their contracts and engaging in deceptive timeshare exit practices.
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The court granted in part and denied in part Bluegreen's motion for default judgment against TFG, Systema, and Salkin, finding them liable for false advertising and FDUTPA violations.
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Fla. 4th DCA·
2023-06-21
A temporary injunction against a non-party fails to comply with Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.605 when it lacks a required bond and fails to specify reasons for entry, and must be reversed and remanded where the non-party was not afforded an adequate opportunity to be h
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The court granted Bluegreen's motion for a preliminary injunction, finding that the marketing defendants' deceptive practices violated the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) and that an injunction was necessary to prevent irreparable harm.
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The Court grants Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction because Plaintiff has satisfied the requirements for its issuance.
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The court granted Plaintiff's motion to extend the preliminary injunction, finding that the requirements for such an injunction were met, and stayed the case as to one defendant due to bankruptcy.
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The court denied the motion for preliminary injunction and granted the motion to dismiss, finding that while the plaintiff had standing and its claims were ripe regarding certain provisions, the religious exception presented a threshold issue requiring further development.
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This case concerns whether landscaping by a developer in a public swale area was consistent with the original plat dedication. The appellate court affirmed the lower court's denial of a temporary injunction and ejectment, finding the landscaping permissible under the dedication's
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The court adopted the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation, denying the motion to proceed in forma pauperis and dismissing the complaint for failure to state a claim.
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11th Cir.·
2023-05-31
The Eleventh Circuit held that it lacked appellate jurisdiction over a district court order compelling insurance companies to submit to appraisal of hurricane damage claims, finding the order was a non-final interlocutory order not immediately appealable under 28 U.S.C. § 1292(a)
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The court granted Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction against most defendants, enjoining them from using the CreeLED Marks and restraining their assets, while accepting a bond from one defendant.
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The Court adopts the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation, granting Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction because Plaintiffs have standing and are substantially likely to succeed on their claim that the City of Miami engaged in racial gerrymandering.
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The court granted the parties' joint motion, approving a stipulated final judgment and permanent injunction, finding that the defendants' willful use of counterfeit marks warranted the agreed-upon relief.
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The court held that the remaining plaintiffs lacked Article III standing at the time they filed suit, requiring dismissal of their claims.
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The appellate court affirmed a domestic violence injunction, holding that the trial court did not err by considering evidence outside the petition's scope, as the appellant failed to object and the injunction was based on specific allegations within the petition.
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The court granted plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction, finding that the defendants violated restrictive covenants by soliciting employees and misappropriating confidential information.
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A party seeking a temporary injunction must establish all five elements—substantial likelihood of success on the merits, likelihood of irreparable harm, unavailability of an adequate remedy at law, that the threatened injury outweighs possible harm, and that issuance will not dis
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The court held that the complaint was a shotgun pleading and therefore stricken, and the motion for a preliminary injunction was denied without prejudice for failure to provide notice.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-05-17
The court held that the plaintiff's amended complaint constituted a shotgun pleading because it failed to separate distinct claims into separate counts, requiring dismissal without prejudice.
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The court denied the defendants' motion for a stay of the preliminary injunction pending appeal, finding they were unlikely to succeed on the merits.
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The court denied the inmate's motion for a temporary restraining order because he failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits or that the requested relief was related to the claims in his operative complaint.
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The court granted a preliminary injunction against defendants who were properly served, finding a likelihood of success on the merits and irreparable harm from trademark infringement and counterfeiting.
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The court adopted the magistrate judge's recommendation and granted the plaintiffs' motion for default judgment, awarding damages, attorney's fees, and costs.