Minimum Contacts

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• Czyz v. Progressive Mich. Ins. Co.
  Fla. 3d DCA· 2026-02-18
  Catherine Czyz appealed a decision regarding personal jurisdiction over Progressive Michigan Insurance Company. The court affirmed, holding that the insurance contract and underlying risk were Michigan-based, negating Florida's long-arm statute jurisdiction and insufficient minim
• Raymond v. LSM Trading USA, LLC
  S.D. Fla.· 2026-02-03
  The court held that the plaintiff failed to establish personal jurisdiction and subject-matter jurisdiction, warranting dismissal of the amended complaint.
• Day v. Varun Datta
  S.D. Fla.· 2026-02-02
  The court granted the motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, finding insufficient contacts with Florida to establish jurisdiction over defendants Datta and 4New Ltd.
• Griffith v. Toscano
  S.D. Fla.· 2026-01-29
  Michael Griffith, a New York resident, sued Patricia Toscano, an Ireland resident, for breach of contract and conversion, alleging they had agreed to split the proceeds from the sale of property located in Florida, but Toscano failed to deliver his share of the approximately $6.5
• Oswald v. Buffalo Bills & Nat'l Football League
  S.D. Fla.· 2026-01-27
  The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over the Buffalo Bills and that the complaint failed to state a claim against the NFL.
• M. M. v. Vitrolife, Inc.
  S.D. Fla.· 2026-01-27
  Plaintiffs purchased preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) for in vitro fertilization based on what they allege were false and deceptive marketing claims that the testing was highly accurate and would improve pregnancy outcomes, but Plaintiffs subsequently discov
• Merchbar, Inc. v. Alliance Ent., LLC
  Fla. 4th DCA· 2026-01-07
  When a defendant files a legally sufficient affidavit contesting personal jurisdiction, the burden shifts to the plaintiff to provide sworn proof establishing jurisdiction; if the plaintiff fails to submit sworn proof in response, the motion to dismiss must be granted.
• Worldwide Aircraft Servs., Inc. v. Anthem Ins. Cos., Inc.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-12-31
  The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendant insurer because the plaintiff failed to establish sufficient contacts with Florida, and therefore granted the motion to dismiss.
• Eli Lilly & Co. v. PHTB LLC
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-12-03
  The court recommended granting Eli Lilly's motion for default judgment, finding that Precision infringed on its trademarks and engaged in false advertising.
• Antoine Abou Rouphael v. Khamisi
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-10-29
  The court held that res judicata does not bar claims for breaches of contract occurring after a prior lawsuit was dismissed, but that it lacked personal jurisdiction over one defendant due to insufficient minimum contacts with Florida.
• Pavone v. Am. Contract Sys., Inc.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-10-22
  The court held that the plaintiffs failed to establish personal jurisdiction over the defendant OMI because the evidence did not show OMI committed a substantial aspect of the alleged torts or engaged in sufficient business activities in Florida.
• Fregoso v. Carnival Corp.
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-10-21
  The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendant, Metro Cruise Services LLC, because the plaintiff's claim did not arise out of or relate to the defendant's contacts with Florida.
• GPC3 I, LLC v. Cort Javarone
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-10-08
  GPC3 I, LLC brought a breach of contract action against Cort Javarone, a Florida resident, in the Southern District of New York, claiming he failed to transfer 16 million cryptocurrency tokens (SHRAP) after receiving a $500,000 payment. The court found that while Javarone persona
• Daryel Buesking v. Aloschi Bros. SRL
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-10-06
  The court held that it has admiralty jurisdiction over the tort claim, but lacks personal jurisdiction over SNAV due to invalid maritime attachments, while Aloschi sufficiently stated a claim for negligence.
• Timoria LLC v. Chaib Anis
  Del. Ch.· 2025-10-06
  The Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed the action without prejudice, holding that while Ether is intangible property located in Delaware due to the plaintiff LLC's domicile, this situs alone is insufficient to establish the minimum contacts required by due process for exercisin
• Rgis Int'l Transition Holdco, LLC
  Del. Super. Ct.· 2025-09-29
  The Court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss Counts II and III, finding that the Texas Securities Act (TSA) claims were time-barred by the TSA's three-year statute of limitations. The court determined that the TSA's limitations period is substantive and "inseparably interw
• Exotropin, LLC v. DP Derm, LLC
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-09-26
  The court held that service of process via email to defendant's counsel was proper under Rule 4(f)(3) and that the court had personal jurisdiction over the defendant due to its purposeful availment of the Florida market through its website and marketing activities.
• Teleties, LLC v. Defendants #1-18 as Identified in Schedule "A"
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-09-11
  The court recommended granting Plaintiff's motion for default judgment and a permanent injunction against defaulting defendants for patent infringement.
• Headley v. LFG NFTS
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-09-11
  The court held that it had personal jurisdiction over the defendant based on alleged tortious acts within Florida, but that the claims must be arbitrated due to a valid arbitration agreement.
• Arpaio v. Harris
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-09-08
  The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over the Campaign Defendants and subject matter jurisdiction over the United States, thus dismissing all claims.
• Purple Innovation, LLC v. Waykar, Inc.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-08-29
  Purple Innovation, LLC sued Waykar, Inc., American Serleep Inc., and others for trademark infringement based on the sale of allegedly infringing mattresses on online marketplaces, but the Middle District of Florida dismissed the complaint without prejudice for improper venue beca
• ECB USA, Inc. v. Savencia Cheese USA, LLC
  11th Cir.· 2025-08-28
  The Eleventh Circuit held that the buyers' unilateral decision to hire a Florida lawyer did not establish purposeful availment by the sellers, thus precluding personal jurisdiction in Florida for pre-deal conduct.
• Rokit World, Inc. v. Williams Grand Prix Eng'g Ltd.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-08-20
  The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendants because their limited contacts with Florida, primarily participation in the Miami Grand Prix, did not establish substantial or continuous business activity, nor did the alleged tortious acts occur within the
• Gill v. Brunswick Corp.
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-08-13
  Plaintiff Satwinder Gill sued Brunswick Corporation for negligence after suffering spinal injuries on a boat in Florida. The defendant moved to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction in the Northern District of California, which the magistrate judge recommended denying while r
• Aguila v. Rqm+ LLC
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-08-12
  The court held that plaintiffs' attempted substituted service on foreign defendants was improper because it was not authorized by a court order as required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(f)(3) after removal.
• Exotropin, LLC v. DP Derm, LLC
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-08-08
  The court held that the defendants' filing of a declaratory judgment action in Utah was anticipatory and filed in bad faith, thus warranting a departure from the first-to-file rule and denying the motion to dismiss. The court also found insufficient grounds for personal jurisdict
• Accessninja, Inc v. Passninja, Inc
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-07-31
  A dispute between two companies in the Near Field Communication industry in which AccessNinja accused PassNinja and its founder Richard Grundy of stealing proprietary software code, and PassNinja and Grundy countersued AccessNinja, Auston Bunsen, and investor HF0 Advisors for cop
• Doe v. Choice Hotels Int'l. Inc.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-07-28
  The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over GP4 because the plaintiff's claims did not arise out of or relate to GP4's contacts with Maryland, and therefore transferred the case to the Middle District of Florida.
• IRV Edwards, M.D. v. Gigacquisitions2, LLC
  Del. Ch.· 2025-07-25
  The Court of Chancery dismissed the plaintiffs' claims, finding a lack of personal jurisdiction over Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, no standing for the breach of contract claim, and that the remaining claims were either time-barred or failed to state a claim upon whi
• Greenbaum v. Bendheim
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-07-24
  The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over most defendants and that the plaintiff failed to state a claim against the remaining defendant.
• ATM Shafiqul Khalid v. Elon R. Musk
  Del. Ch.· 2025-07-18
  The Court of Chancery granted Elon Musk's motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and granted the other defendants' motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim. The court found that the plaintiff lacked standing to assert contract claims under the merger agreement
• Asbury v. Stout
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-07-10
  The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendants for all of the plaintiff's claims and that venue was improper in the Middle District of Florida.
• Am. Soc. IP, LLC v. Powell
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-07-10
  The court held that the defendant is entitled to summary judgment because the plaintiffs failed to establish a likelihood of consumer confusion regarding their trademark infringement claim.
• Samsung Elecs. Latinoamerica (Zona Libre), S.A. v. MV Commc'ns Grp.
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-07-08
  The court held that it has personal jurisdiction over the respondents because their principal place of business, or 'nerve center,' is in Florida, where their sole owner and operator directed and controlled all corporate activities.
• ECB USA, Inc. v. Savencia Cheese USA, LLC
  11th Cir.· 2025-07-08
  The court held that the sellers did not have sufficient minimum contacts with Florida to establish personal jurisdiction, as the buyers' use of a Florida lawyer was unilateral activity and did not constitute purposeful availment by the sellers. The court also affirmed the dismiss
• Alligood v. Sunshine Bus. Mgmt. Inc.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-06-26
  The court recommended granting in part Plaintiff's motion for default judgment, directing entry of final judgment against BKR Holdings on Count I for $170,844.54 plus interest and attorney's fees.
• Goal Acquisitions Corp.
  Del. Super. Ct.· 2025-06-17
  The Court denied the defendant's motion to dismiss the plaintiff's amended complaint for legal malpractice. The Court found that the plaintiff had adequately pleaded that the Court of Chancery had subject matter jurisdiction over the underlying action, that Delaware had personal
• Reel Games, Inc. v. Euro Game Tech., Ltd
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-06-02
  Reel Games, Inc. brought claims for breach of contract, account stated, open account, and declaratory relief against Euro Game Technology, Ltd. and related entities, arising from licensing and debt settlement agreements for distributing gaming machines in the United States. The c
• Divine Serenity Shop, Inc. v. Plant Identification, Inc.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-05-12
  The court granted the motion to dismiss because a valid forum selection clause in the parties' agreement required claims to be brought in California, and personal jurisdiction over the defendants in Florida was not established.
• Smith v. Biden
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-05-12
  The court held that venue was improper in the District of Massachusetts and ordered the action transferred to the Middle District of Florida.
• Divine Serenity Shop, Inc. v. Plant Identification, Inc.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-05-06
  The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over Defendant Kathy Banegas because her alleged actions in California did not establish sufficient minimum contacts with Florida, and thus her motion to dismiss was granted.
• Neurosurgical Consultants of S. Fla., L.L.C. v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of R.I.
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-04-25
  The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendant because the defendant's contacts with Florida were not substantial enough to establish general or specific jurisdiction under Florida's long-arm statute and the Due Process Clause.
• Martin v. Binance Holdings Ltd
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-04-21
  The court held that the first-to-file rule applies, and the case should be transferred to the Southern District of Florida.
• Garcia v. Investaid Corp.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-04-16
  The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendant, and therefore denied the plaintiff's motion for default judgment.
• Romero v. Four Seasons Hotels Ltd. Corp.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-04-16
  The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendant corporation because the plaintiffs failed to establish sufficient contacts with Florida under the state's long-arm statute and the Due Process Clause.
• Tristar Prods. Inc v. Telebrands Corp.
  N.D. Fla.· 2025-04-14
  Tristar Products, Inc. sued Telebrands Corporation, Whele LLC (Perch), and attorney Jeffrey L. Snow for tortious interference, fraud, civil RICO violations, and antitrust violations arising from their alleged scheme to fraudulently cancel Tristar's patent rights to expandable gar
• SX Holdings, LLC v. IContainers USA, Inc.
  S.D. Fla.· 2025-03-25
  The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over Defendant Solutions because the Plaintiffs failed to establish either general or specific jurisdiction under Florida's long-arm statute.
• MPS Monitor S.R.L. v. Oberon Americas, Inc.
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-03-13
  The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over the third-party defendant because his alleged actions were taken in his corporate capacity and did not establish sufficient minimum contacts with Florida.
• Project Travel, LLC v. Rowe
  M.D. Fla.· 2025-03-13
  A defendant's alleged misappropriation of trade secrets from a Florida-based company, causing injury in Florida, satisfies Florida's long arm statute, and a contractual forum selection clause further supports personal jurisdiction, consistent with due process.
• BRP-Rotax GMBH & Co KG v. Ciccolini
  405 So. 3d 508· Fla. 3d DCA· 2025-03-05
  When competing affidavits and sworn proof create disputed issues of jurisdictional fact that cannot be harmonized, a trial court must conduct a limited evidentiary hearing to resolve the factual disputes before determining whether it has personal jurisdiction over a nonresident d