2,256 Florida cases classified under this topic, plus 1,513 listed through its narrower topics · sorted by citation count · see the citation graph · browse and sort
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A motion for a traditional injunction must be predicated upon a cause of action, and the plaintiff must demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits.
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The court held that a Bivens action is not appropriate for injunctive relief against federal prison officials regarding confinement decisions, and the plaintiff failed to demonstrate entitlement to such relief.
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The court held that a prisoner cannot seek injunctive relief for home confinement or conditions of confinement through a Bivens action against federal agencies or supervisory officials.
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Del. Ch.·
2021-01-07
The court granted Connection's request for a preliminary injunction, converting the existing status quo order into a preliminary injunction. This injunction will remain in effect until the earlier of the final disposition of the action or March 31, 2021, allowing Connection a rea
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The court denied the inmate's motion for injunctive relief because he failed to demonstrate a substantial likelihood of success on the merits, imminent harm, and compliance with procedural rules, especially since the case was dismissed.
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S.D. Fla.·
2020-12-29
The Court held that the Rooker-Feldman doctrine barred it from considering the motion for a temporary injunction because the motion sought to review and effectively nullify a state court judgment.
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313 So. 3d 151·
Fla. 1st DCA·
2020-12-21
The appellate court dismissed petitions for certiorari filed by state officials seeking to quash trial court orders denying their motions to dismiss. The court found it lacked jurisdiction because the petitioners failed to demonstrate irreparable harm that could not be corrected
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313 So. 3d 151·
Fla. 1st DCA·
2020-12-21
The court denied a petition for certiorari, finding it lacked jurisdiction to review the denial of motions to dismiss. The petitioners failed to demonstrate irreparable harm that could not be corrected on appeal, which is a prerequisite for certiorari review of non-final orders.
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Michael Kors, L.L.C. and Gianni Versace S.r.l. sued individuals and entities operating online marketplaces for manufacturing, advertising, and selling counterfeit goods bearing their registered trademarks in violation of the Lanham Act. The court granted the plaintiffs' motion fo
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Fla. 1st DCA·
2020-12-14
The court denied a petition for writ of certiorari seeking to quash an order compelling the disclosure of mental health records in a custody dispute. The petitioner had voluntarily placed her mental health at issue by calling her counselor to testify and agreeing to an in-camera
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Fla. 1st DCA·
2020-12-14
The court granted a motion to vacate an automatic stay and expedite an appeal. The appeal concerns a dispute over National School Lunch Program funds, where the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) sought to recoup over $13 million from The Henry and Rilla White
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Fla. 1st DCA·
2020-12-10
The appellate court dismissed a petition for writ of certiorari seeking review of a trial court's discovery order. The court found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate the material, irreparable harm required for such extraordinary review, as the discovery denial did not evis
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The court denied the motion for injunctive relief and dismissed the case without prejudice because the plaintiff failed to properly initiate a civil rights action and did not demonstrate entitlement to the requested relief.
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The appellate court reviewed a trial court order that imposed restrictions on parties' speech in a family law case. The court found these restrictions, particularly those concerning social media comments and disclosure of financial information, constituted an unconstitutional pri
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The court granted Plaintiffs' motion for default judgment, finding sufficient basis in the pleadings and evidence to establish Defendants' liability for trademark counterfeiting and infringement.
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Fla. 3d DCA·
2020-12-02
The appellate court reviewed orders imposing civil contempt sanctions against a party who invoked the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination during a deposition. The court found that the party had not waived the privilege and that the trial court's use of contempt s
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Fla. 2d DCA·
2020-12-02
The appellate court reviewed an order compelling a father to undergo a psychological examination in a dissolution action. While the court found the trial court had good cause to order the examination, it quashed the order because it lacked specific parameters regarding the scope
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Fla. 1st DCA·
2020-11-30
The Florida Department of Transportation appealed a permanent injunction and order to refund tolls granted to Tropical Trailer Leasing. The appellate court reversed, finding the injunction facially defective because Tropical Trailer failed to establish a clear legal right, an ina
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Fla. 3d DCA·
2020-11-25
State Farm sought a writ of certiorari to quash a trial court order denying its motion for a protective order in a first-party homeowner's insurance coverage dispute. The Hills sought discovery of State Farm's protocols and guidelines for complying with statutory claim-handling r
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Fla. 3d DCA·
2020-11-25
IATAI Enterprises, a non-party to underlying litigation, sought certiorari review of a trial court discovery order requiring production of documents and filing of a privilege log. The court granted the petition, holding that non-parties cannot be required to file a privilege log
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The court held that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate entitlement to injunctive relief.
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Fla. 3d DCA·
2020-11-18
Although the trial court's order requiring the State to produce a witness for deposition constitutes a clear departure from the essential requirements of law, the petition for writ of certiorari is dismissed because the State failed to demonstrate material injury that cannot be c
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The court held that the plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction was denied because it was unrelated to the claims in the amended complaint and the plaintiffs failed to establish the necessary requirements for such relief.
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The court granted plaintiffs' motion for default judgment, finding sufficient basis in the pleadings for the judgment.
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The court held that the Governor's Executive Order mooted most, but not all, of the plaintiffs' claims challenging a county mask ordinance, and dismissed some claims for failure to state a claim.
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S.D. Fla.·
2020-11-06
The court held that the plaintiffs' significant delay in seeking a preliminary injunction undermined their claim of irreparable harm, leading to the denial of their motion.
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Fla. 1st DCA·
2020-11-06
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The court denied the inmate's motion for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction and dismissed the case without prejudice because the inmate failed to meet the requirements for injunctive relief.
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S.D. Fla.·
2020-11-02
The court granted Plaintiff's motion for a default final judgment, awarding statutory damages and injunctive relief against the defendant for trademark infringement and counterfeiting.
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N.D. Fla.·
2020-10-26
The court denied the plaintiffs' motion for an injunction pending appeal, finding they were unlikely to succeed on the merits and would not suffer irreparable harm.
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Fla. 4th DCA·
2020-10-21
The Florida Supreme Court discharged a writ of certiorari, finding it improvidently issued, as there was no conflict between appellate decisions concerning the zoning of Mayflower Property's land.
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The court entered a Stipulated Final Permanent Injunction Order, resolving all disputes between Wyndham and the Defendants. The injunction permanently restrains and enjoins the Defendants from engaging in various advertising, marketing, and trade practices related to timeshare in
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The court held that the petition for writ of habeas corpus must be dismissed because the petitioner failed to exhaust state remedies and the Younger abstention doctrine applies.
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The court denied the plaintiff's motion for an injunction and struck her complaint.
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Fla. 3d DCA·
2020-10-14
The appellate court reversed a trial court's denial of a preliminary injunction, finding that the employer had a substantial likelihood of success on the merits in enforcing non-compete and non-solicitation agreements against former employees. The court determined that the restri
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The court granted the plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction, enjoining defendants from manufacturing, selling, or distributing infringing products and from concealing assets.
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The court found that the Secretary of State's failure to maintain a functional voter registration website and her subsequent limited deadline extension, with insufficient notice, likely violated constitutional rights. The court also determined that the organizational plaintiffs h
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The court granted plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction, finding they met the requirements for such relief.
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The court granted plaintiffs' ex parte application for a temporary restraining order due to their strong likelihood of success on the merits and the irreparable harm they would suffer from defendants' alleged trademark infringement.
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The court denied the motion for a stay pending appeal, finding the movant failed to demonstrate a substantial likelihood of success on the merits or a substantial risk of irreparable injury.
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Fla.·
2020-09-24
The Florida Supreme Court adopted new Rule 5.920 to the Florida Probate Rules, adding standardized forms for petitions and orders related to injunctions for protection against exploitation of vulnerable adults, implementing procedures established by 2018 legislation.
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Del. Ch.·
2020-09-23
The Court of Chancery should deny the homeowner's motion for default judgment and the property owners association's motion to dismiss. Entry of default judgment is discretionary and not warranted here due to ongoing settlement discussions and lack of prejudice. While statutory ju
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S.D. Fla.·
2020-09-22
The court held that the plaintiffs failed to establish irreparable harm, both due to their significant delay in seeking injunctive relief and their lack of corroborating evidence for claimed injuries.
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A petition for mandamus is properly denied when the petitioner fails to show that the trial court had a ministerial duty to perform the requested action, and a petition for certiorari is properly denied when the petitioner fails to demonstrate material injury that cannot be corre
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The court held that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate entitlement to injunctive relief.
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Fla. 1st DCA·
2020-09-10
A trial court's dismissal of bad faith claims as premature does not warrant certiorari review because such claims may be refiled once the insured establishes entitlement to underlying insurance benefits.
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Veterinary Orthopedic Implants, Inc. sued its former employee Matthew Haas for breaching a non-compete agreement after he accepted employment with direct competitor Arthrex, Inc., shortly following his termination from VOI. The court granted a preliminary injunction, finding VOI
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The court held that the plaintiff failed to establish the necessary prerequisites for a preliminary injunction.
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Fla. 1st DCA·
2020-09-03
A petition for certiorari to review a non-final order compelling disclosure of a cell phone passcode must be dismissed when the petitioner fails to demonstrate irreparable harm, which is a jurisdictional requirement. The foregone conclusion exception to the Fifth Amendment applie
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Fla. 1st DCA·
2020-08-31
This case concerns an appeal by state officials regarding a lower court's decision to vacate an automatic stay on an emergency order related to school reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. The appellate court found the lower court abused its discretion by vacating the stay, rei