The Complaint alleges that Defendant Johny 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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Jack Doheny Companies, Inc. v. Drainage Partners, LLC et al (Case #23-CV-22642-BB) Posted 09/28/2023
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
Pro se plaintiff Terry Pullen filed this 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action against two police officers, alleging that they falsely arrested him and maliciously prosecuted him for possession of cocaine. Plaintiff’s claims survived a motion to dismiss and trial has been set for May 20, 2024. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
Plaintiff, while a pretrial detainee, filed a civil rights action alleging deliberate indifference to serious dental needs while confined at the Broward County Main Jail. An Order setting trial and pretrial deadlines has been entered. Trial is scheduled to begin during the two week period commencing December 18, 2023. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov