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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Royal Bengal Logistics, Inc. et al (23-CV-61179-AHS) Posted 12/28/2023

Defendant, Sanjay Singh, seeks representation in a Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) action against Singh and his company, Royal Bengal Logistics. The SEC alleges that Defendants operated a Ponzi Scheme wherein they offered high-yield investment programs to individuals throughout South Florida. The SEC is seeking, inter alia, injunctive relief and penalties against Defendants.

Singh faces a Motion to Compel compliance with the Court-appointed Receiver’s subpoena. The subpoena requests information regarding Singh’s company, North America Aerospace L.L.C (“NAA”), for which Singh appears to be the sole officer or director. Singh has invoked his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination and requests assistance for this and all related matters in the instant proceeding. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

Joseph v. Dade County Federal Credit Union (23-cv-24615-RKA) Posted 12/19/2023

The Plaintiff, Mr. Joseph, has filed a complaint styled as a “motion for declaratory summary judgment,” in which he asserts that, in September, his “cell phone stopped working” due to apparent identity theft. “After hearing this Plaintiff contacted his [then] bank Dade County Federal Credit Union to inform them of what happen[ed]; however, Plaintiff was informed according to the Defendant his account was very low or even in the negative. Plaintiff tried to explain to the Defendant that he was out of town, and someone was using his private information.” Mr. Joseph alleges that he filed a police report as well as a “civil claim with the clerk of Miami Dade Court.” He says, “[d]uring the arbitration an agreement was made for the Defendant to pay Plaintiff the full amount that was stolen from him, as well as the court cost. These payments were supposed to be made during a specific time frame, as agreed upon. However, the Defendant had Plaintiff sit at the credit union for hours refusing to return the funds rewarded by the civil court, even after showing the [court’s] order.” The Plaintiff alleges that the Defendant has violated a court order and breached the parties’ contract. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

Sgarro v. United States of America (23-cv-24544-BB) Posted 12/18/2023

Movant, a recently released federal prisoner, filed a pro se Motion under 28 U.S.C. § 2255, challenging her criminal conviction on grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel. Volunteer representation would entail representing Movant during all postconviction proceedings regarding Movant’s pro se Motion. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

Campbell v. Ohanian et al (23-CV-24645-BB) Posted 12/15/2023

The Complaint alleges that Defendant Maximus Federal, Plaintiff’s former employer, and Defendant Nathalie M. Ohanian, a former supervisor, wrongfully terminated Plaintiff and subjected her to harassment and retaliation for taking FMLA leave. Plaintiff needs assistance in drafting a complaint that complies with federal pleading standards.

This case is at a very early stage, and volunteer representation would entail representing Plaintiff during all pretrial proceedings, including discovery, mediation, and at trial, if necessary. If interested FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission v. Pulido et al (23-CV-23703-BB) Posted 12/15/2023

Defendant Roberto Pulido, a/k/a Berto Delvanicci, seeks representation in a lawsuit filed by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) against him and an entity, alleging violations of the Commodity Exchange Act. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

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Betterson v. The Town of Cutler Bay et al (23-CV-24525-CMA) Posted 12/12/2023

Plaintiff, Melissa Antoinette Betterson, has filed claims under 28 U.S.C. section 1983 against Defendants, the Town of Cutler Bay, Miami-Dade County and Miami-Dade County Director Stephanie V. Daniels, Major Leonard Ricelli, Officer C. Castillo, Officer C. Romero-Arredondo, and Rafael G. Casals, alleging violations of the Fourth, Fifth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments. Specifically, Ms. Betterson alleges she was falsely arrested and wrongfully detained in a psychiatric ward. She also alleges she was denied medical attention despite requesting it and despite having been the victim in the domestic violence incident that led to her arrest.

Plaintiff is currently in the process of serving Defendants via the United States Marshal. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

Rivera v. Sergeant Marin R et al (23-CV-62034-RKA) Posted 11/28/2023

The Plaintiff has filed a § 1983 claim against eight individual police officers, alleging Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment constitutional violations. The Plaintiff states that he called the police seeking intervention in a domestic violence dispute with his ex-wife in the presence of his minor child. He alleges that his wife repeatedly struck him with and without a weapon, which he claims to have footage of and claims to have shown the Defendant officers. The Plaintiff claims that he told the Defendants that he wanted to press charges, but they repeatedly denied his request. He states that one Defendant “maliciously threatened that if he did not [leave his home], they would ‘fabricate evidence and make it to a point’ to support a false arrest or Domestic Violence [claim] against the plaintiff” and that the Defendants told his ex-wife they would help her file a restraining order against him. The Plaintiff also alleges the Defendants threatened to take his daughter away from him. Finally, the Plaintiff alleges that the Defendants “wrote a false police report to cover up their actions and assist in a false Domestic Violence conviction.” The Plaintiff alleges that he was served with a TRO, was required to leave his home, and was separated from his minor child for six months. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

Guillaume v. United States of America et al., No. 1:23-cv-23287-RKA (Posted 11/28/2023)

Jean Frantz Guillaume, the Plaintiff, brings this action against several agencies and officers (in their individual and official capacities), alleging that the Defendants wrongfully rejected his business’s application for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business status. The Complaint alleges both constitutional and statutory violations. The Defendants filed a motion to dismiss on November 6, 2023, and the Plaintiff filed his response in opposition on November 11, 2023. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

Garcia v. Jackson Health System et al (22-CV-20465-WPD) Posted 11/22/2023

Julio Juan Garcia, pro se prisoner, filed a civil rights action for excessive force against officers for actions taken during his arrest. Defendants have filed their Answer and Affirmative Defenses. Calendar call is set for June 14, 2024, and trial is set to begin June 17, 2024. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

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Millings v. Elisha Atkins-McQuire, et al. (23-CV-23733-DPG) Posted 11/22/2023

In this action, Plaintiff brings claims against Defendant Mayra Quintero (“Quintero”) to quiet title and for conspiracy to defraud. Plaintiff alleges that Quintero was the notary on a fraudulently obtained quit claim deed. Quintero is proceeding pro se and seeks representation. Plaintiff brought additional claims against Defendants Elisha Atkins-McGuire, as personal representative of the Estate of Shantell Millings, Paramount Equity Mortgage, LLC, U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, all of whom are represented by counsel. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

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