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Keita v. Broward Transition Center (26-CV-63038-David S. Leibowitz) Posted 10/30/2026 - Updated 11/03/2026

Petitioner Suzanne Keita has filed a habeas petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 challenging her immigration detention at the Broward Transitional Center (“BTC”) as unconstitutional. Petitioner is a citizen of Guinea and mother of a U.S. citizen son for whom she serves as primary caretake. Petitioner has been detained at BTC since February 2026, and she has lived in Florida for more than seven (7) years. Petitioner seeks immediate release, or in the alternative, an individualized bond hearing.

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Habeas Corpus
Location:
Miami Courthouses
McDougle, Jr. v. Wal-Mart, Inc. (25-CV-61166- Rodney Smith) Posted 10/30/2026

Plaintiff seeks to recover damages arising from his alleged misidentification as a suspect in a grand theft case. On July 27, 2023, the criminal case was nolle prossed due to misidentification. Plaintiff has filed this lawsuit against Walmart Inc., a Walmart loss prevention officer, and several Broward County Sheriff's Office officers.

Plaintiff asserts claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging violations of his rights under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. The case is in its early stages. Volunteer representation would entail representing Plaintiff throughout the proceedings.

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Civil Rights Proceeding (1983 Complaint)
Location:
Fort Lauderdale
Venable et al v. Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD. (26-cv-25623-Lauren Fleischer Louis) Posted 10/01/2026 - Updated 10/30/2026

Plaintiffs were cruise ship passengers onboard a vessel operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. Plaintiffs allege that during the cruise, J.A.V., a minor, struck his head and ear on a store display and suffered a fall. Because J.A.V. is a minor, Plaintiffs cannot represent him pro se. Plaintiff Gamze Venable also seeks damages following a hospitalization for Influenza B and community-acquired pneumonia which she alleges was caused by an unheated stateroom. Defendant has not yet been served. Volunteer representation would entail representing Plaintiffs during all pretrial proceedings, including discovery, mediation, motions for summary judgment, and trial. The case has been partially stayed pending the appearance of counsel for the minor.

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Miscellaneous
Location:
Miami Courthouses
PNC BANK, N.A. v. Acupuncture & Alternative Medicine Clinic, LLC et al (26-CV-24845-Roy K. Altman) Posted 10/26/26

Defendant, Yoseph Feleke, is seeking representation to defend against a lawsuit from PNC Bank, N.A. (“PNC”). PNC alleges that Acupuncture & Alternative Medicine Clinic, LLC (“Acupuncture”), of which Feleke is a member, obtained a $100,000 line of credit on April 11, 2022, and that Feleke personally guaranteed Acupuncture’s obligations under the loan documents. PNC sues Feleke for breach of the guaranty  based on Feleke’s alleged failure to ensure the prompt payment and performance of Acupuncture’s obligations under the loan documents to PNC. If interested, please refer to the Court’s website at https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/volunteer-opportunities-and-pro-bono-assistance, specifically the information on how to Volunteer to Represent a Client For a Specific Case. Any questions, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

Docket Sheet

Breach of Contract
Location:
Miami Courthouses
Cindy Falco-Di Corrado v. Sergeant Jean, (26-CV-80126-Bruce E. Reinhart) Posted 10/23/2026

Plaintiff, Cindy Falco-DiCorrado, filed this lawsuit against a Boynton Beach police officer and various defendants relating to an incident at a town meeting. Only the police officer remains as a defendant. Plaintiff asserts claims for false arrest, First Amendment retaliation, and excessive force against the officer. The pleadings are closed and discovery is set to begin.

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Docket Sheet

Civil Rights Proceeding (1983 Complaint)
Location:
West Palm Beach
Dolan v. School Board of Broward County (26-CV-62931- Jared M. Strauss) Posted 10/20/2026 

Plaintiff, a former BCPS teacher, alleges that she complained of unwanted sexual advances and harassment by a fellow school employee, and thereafter suffered increased scrutiny and other discriminatory treatment, culminating in her termination.  Plaintiff filed a charge of discrimination with the EEOC and received a notice of right to sue letter.  She filed a complaint alleging retaliation and discrimination based on sex, race, and/or national origin (all under Title VII).  Plaintiff asked for referral to the Volunteer Lawyer Project upon filing her complaint.  The case is at its earliest stages (before Defendant has been served).  For attorneys who are unable to accept full representation at the outset, Plaintiff may benefit from advice of counsel in evaluating her case and considering whether and how to amend her complaint or respond to potential defense motions.

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Docket Sheet

Employment Discrimination
Location:
Fort Lauderdale
Falls Lake National Insurance Company v. SkyJet Elite Corp. et al (26-CV-61430- Ed Artau) Posted 10/19/2026

Defendant Ceilo Astrid Ortiz is seeking representation to defend against a lawsuit from Falls Lake National Insurance Company (“Falls Lake”). Falls Lake issued an Aircraft Hull and Liability Insurance Policy to SkyJet Elite Corp (“SkyJet”). On March 10, 2024, an aircraft crashed, resulting in the death of five occupants. Claudio Colmenares Perez, an employee of SkyJet, was one of the victims of the crash. Falls Lake seeks declaratory relief, stating, among other things, that the no coverage is afforded under the policy for the plane crash. Ceilo Astrid Ortiz is the personal representative of the estate of Claudio Colmenares Perez. Trial is currently scheduled for June 2027. If interested, please refer to the Court’s website at https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/volunteer-opportunities-and-pro-bono-assistance, specifically the information on how to Volunteer to Represent a Client For a Specific Case. Any questions, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

Docket Sheet
 
The location of this suit is Ft. Lauderdale. However, this case was assigned to Judge Artau, whose chambers are in West Palm Beach.

Breach of Contract
Location:
Fort Lauderdale
Yang v. City National Bank of Florida et al (25-CV-22892-Ed Artau) Posted 07/06/2026 - Updated 10/13/2026

Plaintiff, Zhijian Yang, is seeking full representation, limited-scope help, co-counsel, or referral in his wrongful termination action against his previous employers. Plaintiff asserts fifteen claims  for the following: violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), race discrimination under 42 U.S.C. s.1981, race and national origin discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights  Act of 1964, race and national origin discrimination under the Florida Civil Rights Act, retaliation under Florida Statutes s.448.102(3), fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation,  negligent infliction of emotional distress, and conversion, and Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) unpaid overtime. The discovery deadline is December 7, 2026, and trial April 19, 2027. 

If interested, please refer to the Court’s website at https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/volunteer-opportunities-and-pro-bono-assistance, specifically the information on how to Volunteer to Represent a Client For a Specific Case. Any questions, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

Docket Sheet

Breach of Contract
Location:
West Palm Beach
Rahming v. Infinite Medical P.C. Corporation et al (26-cv-62118-William P. Dimitrouleas) Posted 10/09/2026

Pro se Plaintiff Latoye Rahming is seeking representation in her unlawful retaliation action against her previous employer(s). Both defendants have appeared in the case and have filed Answers and Affirmative Defenses. No trial date has been set at this point. Volunteer representation would entail representing Plaintiff during all pretrial proceedings and, if necessary, at trial.

If interested, please refer to the Court’s website at https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/volunteer-opportunities-and-pro-bono-assistance, specifically the information on how to Volunteer to Represent a Client For a Specific Case. Any questions, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

Docket Sheet

Employment Discrimination
Location:
Fort Lauderdale
Ducasse v. Martin County, Florida et al (26-cv-14065-Shaniek Mills Maynard) Posted 10/07/2026

Plaintiff Justin Ducasse, an unhoused individual proceeding pro se, filed this Section 1983 lawsuit against Martin County, Florida, the Martin County Sheriff, and two Sheriff’s Office employees. Plaintiff alleges that county law enforcement violated his constitutional rights by forcing him, under threat of arrest, to leave public property where he had been sleeping. He seeks declaratory and injunctive relief challenging the enforcement of public-camping and trespass laws against unhoused individuals when adequate indoor shelter is unavailable. Among other relief, Plaintiff asks the Court to prohibit enforcement against him unless the County provides adequate shelter or a designated safe-camping area. This case is at the pleading stage. Volunteer representation would entail representing Plaintiff during all pretrial proceedings, including discovery, mediation, and at trial, if necessary. No trial date has been set yet.

If interested, please refer to the Court’s website at https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/volunteer-opportunities-and-pro-bono-assistance, specifically the information on how to Volunteer to Represent a Client For a Specific Case. Any questions, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

Docket Sheet

Civil Rights Proceeding (1983 Complaint)
Location:
West Palm Beach

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