Available Cases – VLP
If you are interested in taking a case ending in an even number, please contact Bethell Forbes at 305-373-4334, extension 226, or bforbes@volunteerlawyersproject.org. If you are interested in taking a case ending in an odd number, please contact Yolanda Siders-Lewis at 305-373-4334, extension 227, or ylewis@volunteerlawyersproject.org. Thanks for your support.
Volunteer Lawyers’ Project
100 SE 2nd Street
Suite 3750
Miami, FL 33131-2309
Telephone: 305-373-4334
Fax: 305-358-0910
Available Case(s):
Escalera v. Monroe County Detention Center, et al.,
12-10057-Civ-Moore;
Plaintiff, a pro se prisoner, alleges that on April 6, 2012, he fell down a flight of fifteen stairs, after suffering from a seizure while being lead to the jail’s barbershop. Plaintiff complained of neck pain at the time, and the nurse determined Plaintiff required medical attention. Plaintiff filed an Inmate Request Form with the Monroe County Detention Facilities on August 31, 2012, stating that on March 27, 2012, officers disregarded his medical needs and placed him on the top-tier of the jail. This placement conflicted with Plaintiff’s Bottom Bunk, Bottom Tier classification due to Plaintiff’s history of seizures. Discovery closes August 9, 2013. VLP is seeking an attorney to enter a Special Appearance on behalf of the plaintiff for the sole purpose of assisting in the pretrial discovery process in accordance with Special Appearance Local Rule 4 (c). Upon completion of discovery, the attorney can either continue with the case or refer it back to VLP for further attention. If interested, please contact Yolanda Siders-Lewis, Volunteer Lawyers Project for the S.D. Fla., at 305-373-4334, extension 227 or ylewis@volunteerlawyersproject.org.
George v. Bradshaw, et al.,
12-81353-Civ-Ryskamp;
Plaintiff, a pro se prisoner, alleges he was mauled by a Palm Beach Sherriff’s Office K-9 Dog on November 27, 2012. Plaintiff states he had surrendered and complied with the officers’ requests when K-9 dog Handler, instructed the dog to attack him. The Plaintiff states that during the dog attack, the officers began beating him as well. After several minutes, the officers terminated the beating, and commanded the dog to cease the attack. As a result, plaintiff suffered multiple injuries. VLP is seeking an attorney to enter a Special Appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff for the sole purpose of assisting in the pretrial discovery process in accordance with Special Appearance Local Rule 4 (c). Upon completion of discovery, the attorney can either continue with the case or refer it back to VLP for further attention. If interested, please contact Yolanda Siders-Lewis, Volunteer Lawyers Project for the S.D. Fla., at 305-373-4334, extension 227 or ylewis@volunteerlawyersproject.org.
Marshall v. United States of America
10-24338-Civ-Cooke (Miami); Personal Injury Pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act
Plaintiff is a federal prisoner who alleges in February 2008, while he was housed at the Federal Detention Center in Miami, correctional officers dropped him while carrying him on a gurney. Prior to his incarceration, he was involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in spinal injuries. He alleges this incident worsened his condition. Discovery ended March 4, 2013. No dispositive motions were filed by the March 25, 2013 deadline. The mediation deadline was May 13, 2013. The government’s April 12, 2013 motion to dismiss the case is pending. The case is set for trial on the two-week trial calendar commencing August 26, 2013 before District Judge Marcia G. Cooke in Miami. A calendar call is set for August 21, 2013. Plaintiff is currently proceeding pro se. VLP is seeking an attorney to represent plaintiff. If interested in taking case, please contact Bethell Forbes, Volunteer Lawyers Project for the S.D. Fla., at 305-373-4334, extension 226, or at bforbes@volunteerlawyersproject.org.
Williams v. Feria.
11-24638-Civ-Lenard (Miami); Police Brutality
Plaintiff is a prisoner who alleges during his interrogation on the day of his arrest on February 8, 2010, a Miami-Dade Police Detective beat him up, causing him to suffer injuries, which included a broken hand and index finger, chipped teeth and several abrasions and bruises. The detective’s September 14, 2012 motion to dismiss was denied on March 18, 2013. The case is in the discovery phase. The deadline for completion of discovery is August 2, 2013. Plaintiff is currently proceeding pro se. VLP is seeking an attorney to represent plaintiff. Possible attorney’s fees and costs are available by statute if plaintiff prevails. If interested, please contact Bethell Forbes, Volunteer Lawyers Project for the S.D. Fla., at 305-373-4334, extension 226, or at
bforbes@volunteerlawyersproject.org.
Evans v. Steed, et al.
12-80648-Civ-Marra (Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3) (Part 4) (Part 5) (West Palm Beach); Police Brutality and Retaliation
Plaintiff is a prisoner who alleges he was the victim of excessive use of force by two Delray Beach Police Officers when he was arrested on January 26, 2012. He further alleges the actions of one of these officers was in retaliation for a complaint he filed against him for misconduct in 2011. The deadline for completion of discovery was April 3, 2013. Plaintiff’s May 6, 2013 motion for summary judgment is pending. The defendants’ May 8, 2013 joint motion for summary judgment is pending. Plaintiff is currently proceeding pro se. VLP is seeking an attorney to represent plaintiff. Possible attorney’s fees and costs are available by statute if plaintiff prevails. If interested, please contact Bethell Forbes, Volunteer Lawyers Project for the S.D. Fla., at 305-373-4334, extension 226, or at bforbes@volunteerlawyersproject.org.
