The Complaint alleges that Defendant Johnny Joseph breached a Personal Guaranty by failing to pay the amount demanded by Plaintiff Jack Doheny Companies, Inc. that is owed by Drainage Partners, LLC, a defaulted co-Defendant in this action. Volunteer representation would entail representing Defendant during all pretrial proceedings, including discovery, mediation, and at trial, if necessary. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
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Plaintiff Stephen Spilker brings a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act against The District Board of Trustees for Indian River State College, Florida, arising from their alleged failure to honor pre-approved disability accommodations while he was a student at Indian River State College. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
This complaint was screened and allowed to proceed based on Plaintiff Lovely Marius’s allegations that the Defendants discriminated against her based on her race when they prevented her from opening a bank account at an Iberia Bank branch in Aventura, Florida. Marius has been granted in forma pauperis status and service on the Defendants has been ordered. 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, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
This is a personal injury and product liability lawsuit brought by a former Lowe’s employee in connection with injuries Plaintiff obtained while working. Plaintiff alleges he was operating a drivable power stocker when the machine’s safety gates malfunctioned, causing Plaintiff to fall out of the power stocker resulting in serious and permanent injuries. Plaintiff filed an eight-count complaint while represented by counsel but is now engaged in discovery representing himself pro se. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
This is an internet defamation case. The Defendants include a Russian journalist who operates a website that helps Russian-speaking refugees seek asylum in the United States. The Plaintiff brought a multi-count complaint against the Defendants, alleging publication of defamation on the website. The Defendants, who speak fluent English, seek volunteer counsel. The Plaintiff sought preliminary injunctive relief against the Defendants on April 19, 2023, but the Magistrate Judge issued a Report & Recommendation denying relief. The pro se Defendants have until November 13, 2023, to find counsel and respond to discovery. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
Plaintiff brings employment discrimination claims and seeks relief for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983, the Fourteenth Amendment, the Family Medical Leave Act, and HIPPA. She received a Right to Sue letter from the EEOC. VLP is seeking an attorney for Plaintiff who can assist in discovery, motion practice and trial. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
This is an action for declaratory judgment. Plaintiff insurance company seeks a declaration that its policy does not provide coverage for an underlying tort action filed by Defendant against Plaintiff’s insured in Florida state court. Defendant is unrepresented in this declaratory judgment action. The underlying state court tort action arises from an assault of Defendant while on Plaintiff’s insured’s property. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
Plaintiff Heninston Francis filed a pro se civil rights complaint alleging use of excessive force against the City of Hollywood and several police officers. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of several defendants and denied summary judgment to two defendants. The case failed to settle at mediation. The case against two police officers is specially set for trial beginning October 23, 2023. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
Pro se Plaintiff Thore Holm Hansen seeks review of a United States Customs & Immigration Service’s February 15, 1979 deportation order, which Plaintiff alleges was unlawful because he was in fact a U.S. citizen at the time. Plaintiff is a citizen of Norway but alleges that, unbeknownst to him until recently, he automatically became a U.S. citizen as a child when his father acquired U.S. citizenship. The Court has ordered the agency to file a response by July 14, 2023. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
Plaintiff, Angela Garland, seeks representation for a recently-filed 1983 Bivens action against certain members of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. Plaintiff alleges that the officers entered her home and conducted a search of her premises without presenting a valid warrant. Plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov