Injunctive Relief

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• Kennedy v. Floridian Hotel, Inc.
  998 F.3d 1221· 11th Cir.· 2021-05-27 ·cited 101×
  The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of the ADA claims, but remanded for the dismissal of Count I to be without prejudice.
• Grove Isle Ass'n, Inc. v. Grove Isle Assocs., LLLP
  137 So. 3d 1081· Fla. 3d DCA· 2014-03-26 ·cited 101×
  Grove Isle Association, a condominium association, appealed the dismissal of its complaint alleging violations of a declaration of condominium by entities controlling resort amenities on Fair Isle. The court reversed the dismissal, holding that the trial court erred in finding th
• Palm Beach Cnty. Canvassing Bd. v. Harris
  772 So. 2d 1273· Fla.· 2000-12-11 ·cited 101×
  On remand from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Florida Supreme Court interpreted the Florida Election Code to permit county canvassing boards to conduct manual recounts when discrepancies are found between machine counts and sample manual recounts, and determined that election offici
• City OF Boca Raton v. Gidman
  440 So. 2d 1277· Fla.· 1983-11-10 ·cited 101×·via Injunction
  The Florida Supreme Court held that a city charter provision prohibiting expenditure of funds for charitable organizations does not bar the City of Boca Raton from contributing public funds to operate a child development center, because providing day care educational services con
• The Sch. Bd. OF Leon Cnty. v. Mitchell
  346 So. 2d 562· Fla. 1st DCA· 1977-05-04 ·cited 101×
  The School Board of Leon County appealed the trial court's denial of its motion to dismiss Mitchell's declaratory judgment action challenging the school board's reorganization plan that eliminated her position. The First District Court of Appeal reversed, holding that petition fo
• Stewart v. Gen. Motors Corp.
  542 F.2d 445· 7th Cir.· 1976-10-04 ·cited 101×
  The court held that General Motors' promotional practices for both hourly clerk and salaried positions violated Title VII due to racial discrimination, and that backpay should be awarded.
• Volasco Prods. Co. v. Lloyd A. FRY Roofing Co.
  308 F.2d 383· 6th Cir.· 1962-09-12 ·cited 101×·via Injunction
  The court held that there was insufficient evidence of individual monopolization and that the jury instructions on monopolization were inadequate, requiring reversal. It also found the plaintiff's damage calculations to be speculative and unsupported.
• Agrico Chem. Co. v. State of Fla. Dep't OF Env't Reg. & Sarasota Cnty.
  365 So. 2d 759· Fla. 1st DCA· 1978-12-01 ·cited 100×·via Injunction
  Phosphate mining companies challenged proposed effluent standards rules issued by Florida's Department of Environmental Regulation. The court held that the Commission's approval of the rule violated the Administrative Procedure Act by occurring before a hearing officer ruled on t
• Mister Ralpho v. Bell
  569 F.2d 607· D.C. Cir.· 1977-03-29 ·cited 100×
  A provision in the Micronesian Claims Act purporting to bar judicial review does not preclude review of claims alleging constitutional violations or plain statutory transgressions by the Commission.
• Pasco, Inc. v. Fed. Energy Admin.
  525 F.2d 1391· Temp. Emer. Ct. App.· 1975-10-14 ·cited 100×
  The court held that the Federal Energy Administration's (FEA) Entitlements Program was a rational exercise of agency authority, not arbitrary or capricious, and that the FEA did not violate the Freedom of Information Act.
• Wahl v. McIVER
  773 F.2d 1169· 11th Cir.· 1985-10-15 ·cited 98×
  The court held that judges and prosecutors are immune from civil liability for their official acts, and that inmate claims for injunctive relief are moot upon transfer. The court also affirmed the dismissal of claims against the public defender and found no abuse of discretion in
• Jaffee v. United States
  592 F.2d 712· 3d Cir.· 1979-02-09 ·cited 98×
  The court held that the claim for medical care is barred by sovereign immunity as it constitutes a claim for money damages, while the claim for warning is equitable and not barred by sovereign immunity.
• Luisa A. DE Abadia v. Hon. Luis Izquierdo Mora
  792 F.2d 1187· 1st Cir.· 1986-05-27 ·cited 97×
  Defendants are entitled to qualified immunity because they could have reasonably believed the law was not clearly established against their actions at the time of the demotion.
• Miller v. Carson
  563 F.2d 741· 5th Cir.· 1977-11-23 ·cited 97×
• The Hollywood Beach Hotel Co. v. The City OF Hollywood
  329 So. 2d 10· Fla.· 1976-01-21 ·cited 97×·via Injunction
  Hollywood Beach Hotel Company obtained a zoning change and building permit to develop a 105-acre tract, but the City of Hollywood engaged in prolonged delays and ultimately attempted to rescind the zoning and impose a restrictive density ordinance. The Florida Supreme Court held
• Muller v. United States Steel Corp.
  509 F.2d 923· 10th Cir.· 1975-01-14 ·cited 97×
  The court held that while the plaintiff established a prima facie case of discrimination under Title VII due to vague promotion criteria and statistical disparities, the finding of constructive discharge was erroneous. The court affirmed the finding of discrimination but reversed
• Rosenfeld v. S. Pac. Co.
  444 F.2d 1219· 9th Cir.· 1971-06-01 ·cited 97×
  The dissenting judge believes the case is moot because the specific employment position at issue is no longer available and the plaintiff has no remaining monetary claim.
• Wolin v. Port OF NEW York Auth.
  392 F.2d 83· 2d Cir.· 1968-03-01 ·cited 97×
  The Port Authority may not absolutely prohibit political expression in its bus terminal, as the terminal is a public forum. Peaceful activities like distributing leaflets, carrying placards, and engaging in discussions are protected by the First Amendment and can only be restrict
• Jerome H. Sheip Co. v. Amos
  100 Fla. 863· Fla.· 1930-10-17 ·cited 97×·via Injunction
  The Florida Supreme Court upheld a state excise tax on petroleum products stored within Florida after interstate shipment, rejecting challenges that it was an invalid direct property tax, violated the interstate commerce clause, and unconstitutionally taxed the mere right to poss
• Pollock v. Couffer
  750 So. 2d 659· Fla. 5th DCA· 1999-10-01 ·cited 96×·via Injunction
• Lubben v. Selective Serv. Sys. Local Bd. NO. 27
  453 F.2d 645· 1st Cir.· 1972-01-03 ·cited 96×·via Injunction
  The court held that the government's motion to vacate the injunction was unauthorized by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as it did not fall under any of the specified grounds for relief from a final judgment.
• Ferrell v. Dallas Indep. Sch. Dist.
  392 F.2d 697· 5th Cir.· 1968-03-29 ·cited 96×
  The dissenting judge would find that barring students for hairstyle is an unreasonable classification violating the Fourteenth Amendment and potentially the First Amendment.
• City OF Miami v. Irwin Kayfetz
  92 So. 2d 798· Fla.· 1957-02-13 ·cited 96×·via Injunction
  The City of Miami challenged a lower court decree invalidating an ordinance regulating conduct in establishments serving alcoholic beverages, including prohibitions on female employees mingling with patrons, solicitation of drink purchases, and employees consuming alcohol on prem
• City of Miami Beach v. Hogan
  63 So. 2d 493· Fla.· 1953-01-27 ·cited 96×·via Injunction
  The Florida Supreme Court reversed a lower court order that stayed eminent domain proceedings and enjoined Miami Beach from enforcing a zoning ordinance. The court held that property owners cannot use equity suits to challenge zoning ordinances solely to increase property value a
• Wiggins & Johnson v. Williams
  36 Fla. 637· Fla.· 1895-06-01 ·cited 96×·via Injunction
  The Florida Supreme Court held that a statute authorizing courts of chancery to assess damages for trespass on timbered lands violated the constitutional right to trial by jury, as damage recovery for mere trespass was a legal remedy tried by jury at common law. The Court affirme
• Fla. Dep't of State v. Martin
  916 So. 2d 763· Fla.· 2005-11-10 ·cited 95×
  The Florida Supreme Court held that section 101.253(2), which grants the Department of State absolute discretion to allow candidates to withdraw after the forty-second day before an election, violates the separation of powers doctrine by impermissibly delegating legislative autho
• In re Anthony R. Martin-Trigona. Appeal of Anthony R. Martin-Trigona. Anthony R. Martin-Trigona v. Lavien
  737 F.2d 1254· 2d Cir.· 1984-06-18 ·cited 95×
  The court held that the district court had the power to issue a broad injunction against a vexatious litigant to protect the administration of justice, but erred in extending it to state courts without qualification.
• Waybright v. Duval Cnty.
  142 Fla. 875· Fla.· 1940-05-10 ·cited 95×·via Injunction
  A Florida taxpayer challenged the constitutionality of a 1939 statute creating a civil service commission for counties with populations between 165,000 and 180,000, arguing the population-based classification lacked reasonable basis and rendered the Act a special rather than gene
• Wester v. Belote
  103 Fla. 976· Fla.· 1931-12-23 ·cited 95×·via Injunction
  E. W. Wester, a taxpayer, sought to enjoin the Duval County Commissioners from paying for oyster shell under a contract allegedly awarded in violation of competitive bidding statutes. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the denial of the injunction, holding that where competitive
• Savage v. Bd. of Pub. Instruction
  133 So. 341· Fla.· 1931-03-28 ·cited 95×·via Injunction
  This case concerns a taxpayer's challenge to the issuance of interest-bearing warrants by a school district to cover teacher salaries. The court held that the special legislative act authorizing such warrants, payable from uncollected taxes, was constitutional and did not violate
• Bannerman v. Catts
  80 Fla. 170· Fla.· 1920-07-03 ·cited 95×·via Injunction
  Robert Bannerman challenged the constitutional validity of the Everglades Drainage District Acts (1913, as amended), which imposed acreage-based drainage taxes on his property. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's dismissal of his bill of complaint, holding that t
• Kennedy v. City OF Cleveland
  797 F.2d 297· 6th Cir.· 1986-07-30 ·cited 94×
  The right to an immediate interlocutory appeal of a denial of qualified immunity is conditioned upon timely filing of a notice of appeal and can be waived by noncompliance with reasonable temporal limitations set by the district court.
• White Egret Condo., Inc. v. Franklin
  379 So. 2d 346· Fla.· 1979-12-13 ·cited 94×·via Injunction
  White Egret Condominium sought to void a transfer of condominium ownership from Marvin Franklin to his brother Norman based on a restrictive covenant prohibiting children under twelve from residing in the complex. The Florida Supreme Court held that age restrictions in condominiu
• Brown v. Culpepper
  559 F.2d 274· 5th Cir.· 1977-09-16 ·cited 94×
  The court held that plaintiffs were prevailing parties entitled to attorneys' fees under 42 U.S.C. § 1988, regardless of whether defendants' misconduct was negligent or intentional.
• S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. v. Johnson
  175 F.2d 176· 2d Cir.· 1949-06-02 ·cited 94×·via Injunction
  The court affirmed the summary dismissal of the plaintiff's application, narrowly interpreting the Lanham Trade Mark Act.
• Spain v. Procunier
  600 F.2d 189· 9th Cir.· 1979-05-30 ·cited 93×·via Injunction
  The court held that the district court erred in requiring a three-judge panel and modified the injunctions regarding tear gas and mechanical restraints, while affirming the prohibition of neck chains within the prison.
• Coy Ray Campbell v. Beto
  460 F.2d 765· 5th Cir.· 1972-04-18 ·cited 93×
  The court held that the district court erred in refusing to docket the prisoner's suit, dismissing it without an opportunity for evidence, and denying an in forma pauperis appeal.
• Sec. & Exch. Comm'n v. Tex. Gulf Sulphur Co.
  446 F.2d 1301· 2d Cir.· 1971-06-10 ·cited 93×·via Injunction
  The court affirmed the district court's findings of Rule 10b-5 violations and most remedies, but remanded Kline's case for a hearing on the appropriate remedy for his stock option cancellation.
• Jackson Brewing Co. v. Clarke
  303 F.2d 844· 5th Cir.· 1962-06-14 ·cited 93×·via Injunction
  A district court's order staying proceedings pending the outcome of a state court action is not appealable as an injunction under 28 U.S.C. § 1292(a)(1) unless the underlying action is legal in nature and the stay is sought to permit the prior determination of an equitable defens
• City of Miami Beach v. The Tex. Co.
  141 Fla. 616· Fla.· 1940-01-23 ·cited 93×·via Injunction
  City of Miami Beach sought to enforce an ordinance prohibiting petroleum storage tanks within 1,000 feet of residential buildings, but the Florida Supreme Court upheld as applied to The Texas Company's bulk plant, which had operated with city approval for many years. The court af
• The Cone Corp. v. Fla. Dep't OF Transp.
  921 F.2d 1190· 11th Cir.· 1991-01-08 ·cited 92×
  The appellate court held that the plaintiffs lacked standing to bring their claims, vacating the district court's order and directing dismissal.
• Sargeant v. Sharp
  579 F.2d 645· 1st Cir.· 1978-05-16 ·cited 92×
  The court held that the trial court abused its discretion by denying attorney fees without a proper hearing or adequate statement of reasons, and remanded for reconsideration.
• Marshall v. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
  554 F.2d 730· 5th Cir.· 1977-06-24 ·cited 92×
  A nationwide injunction is inappropriate based on a single employee's discriminatory discharge; such relief requires proof of a company-wide policy or practice. Unemployment compensation need not be deducted from back pay awards.
• The Nat'l Nutritional Foods Ass'n & Solgar Co., Inc. v. Casper W. Weinberger
  512 F.2d 688· 2d Cir.· 1975-02-03 ·cited 92×
  The court held that the FDA likely possesses substantive rule-making authority under 21 U.S.C. § 371(a), and that the regulations would likely be upheld by the Supreme Court.
• Warwick J. Hayes and his wife v. Bowman
  91 So. 2d 795· Fla.· 1957-01-04 ·cited 92×·via Injunction
  Upland property owners in a dredged-in subdivision sought to enjoin neighboring landowners' proposed dredging and filling of submerged tidal lands, claiming it would encroach on their common law riparian rights. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed that while upland owners possess
• Milton v. Milton
  63 Fla. 533· Fla.· 1912-01-01 ·cited 92×·via Injunction
  The Florida Supreme Court affirmed a decree enjoining the forced sale of an heir's undivided interest in inherited land under execution, holding that an heir who occupies inherited property as a homestead within a reasonable time after the parent's death acquires homestead exempt
• DirecTV, Inc. v. Griffin
  290 F. Supp. 2d 1340· M.D. Fla.· 2003-10-31 ·cited 91×
  The court granted the plaintiff's motion for default judgment, permanently enjoining the defendant from violating federal statutes related to unauthorized reception and interception of satellite transmissions, and awarded costs and attorney's fees, but declined to award monetary
• Cordis Corp. v. Prooslin
  482 So. 2d 486· Fla. 3d DCA· 1986-01-21 ·cited 91×
  This case addresses whether an employer seeking to enforce non-competition covenants is entitled to a temporary injunction when the employer has itself breached the employment contract. The court held that an employer's material breach of an employment contract is a relevant fact
• Payne v. Travenol Labs., Inc.
  673 F.2d 798· 5th Cir.· 1982-04-22 ·cited 91×
  The court held that the district court erred in excluding black males from the plaintiff class without notice and in denying them relief after finding they were victims of discrimination.
• SP/4 A. R. Montgomery, IV v. Rumsfeld
  572 F.2d 250· 9th Cir.· 1978-03-23 ·cited 91×
  The court held that the district court erred in dismissing the action for lack of jurisdiction based on failure to exhaust administrative remedies, and that denial of class certification and leave to add plaintiffs was within the trial court's discretion.