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The Plaintiff, currently a state prisoner, brought suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that Defendant, a Miami-Dade Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officer, used excessive force by attacking him without provocation, pepper spraying him, and beating him, while he was a pretrial detainee at the Turner Gilford Knight Detention Center. This case is currently set for trial on November 17, 2025.

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Prisoner Civil Rights Proceedings (1983 Complaint)
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Plaintiff Isaac Arroyo, proceeding pro se, is seeking legal representation in connection with a lawsuit he filed alleging the American Federation of Government Employees, in coordination with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, violated his constitutional rights and breached duties owed to him by failing to adequately represent him in employment proceedings.

The case is in the early stages of litigation and is administratively closed because Plaintiff has not paid the filing fee or been permitted to proceed in forma pauperis. Plaintiff has until October 30, 2025 to file an amended complaint and either pay the filing fee or submit a sufficient motion to proceed in forma pauperis.

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Miscellaneous
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Plaintiff Redoak Communications, Inc. filed suit against Defendant David DeFalco alleging that Defendant DeFalco committed Copyright infringement when he distributed a movie to a streaming service without the Plaintiff’s permission. Plaintiff filed the operative Amended Complaint on March 11, 2025. 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

Miscellaneous
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The Complaint alleges that Plaintiff experienced a hostile work environment, and was subjected to reprisal and retaliation, including removal from federal service, based on his race. Plaintiff now seeks backpay for lost benefits, compensatory damages for emotional distress, punitive damages, costs of litigation fees, and to be reinstated to his former position or a comparable one. 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 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

Miscellaneous
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In this action, Plaintiff, who has been a TSA employee since 2002, brings employment discrimination and retaliation claims, among other claims. Plaintiff alleges that he received a right-to-sue letter from the EEOC on June 20, 2025. Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint, which is available below, contains additional factual allegations in support of Plaintiff’s claims. 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

Amended Complaint

Miscellaneous
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Plaintiff William Johnson filed suit against Defendant Maria Borell and John Does 1–10 alleging that Defendant Borell (and the John Does who she allegedly controlled) defamed him. Plaintiff filed the operative Amended Complaint on June 30, 2025. 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

Miscellaneous
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Plaintiff Steven Ian Kennedy seeks assistance prosecuting a civil rights claim against a defendant associated with Broward County Circuit Court. Plaintiff alleges denial of the right to access courts when the Court blocked his email account, allegedly making it impossible for him to comply with Court Orders in pending matters before the Broward County Circuit Court, where he proceeds pro se. The case is in its infancy and Defendant has not yet responded. 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

Civil Rights Proceeding (1983 Complaint)
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Plaintiff Aaron Demore seeks assistance in securing a writ of garnishment against Defendant Dennis Colon, owner of Klone Enterprises, Plaintiff’s former employer. Plaintiff secured a judgment of damages against Klone Enterprises but has never received payment. The case is in its final stages with only post-judgment proceedings remaining. 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

Miscellaneous
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Plaintiff seeks redress against Defendant Michael Saba for alleged violations of 42 U.S.C. §1981, § 1982, and breach of contract. Plaintiff is a minority small business owner and alleges his business’ commercial lease has not been properly honored by his landlord due to various reasons including racial animus. The case remains at its early stages and the Defendant has recently filed a Motion to Dismiss. 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

Miscellaneous
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The Plaintiff has brought a complaint against the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works; Miami-Dade Police Department; Harding Village Apartments; Carrfour Supportive Housing; Miami-Dade Internal Services Department; and Miami Beach Housing Authority. He alleges a failure to train city workers; battery; wrongful arrest; gross negligence, spoliation; discrimination; and retaliation stemming from a COVID-era, mask-related incident on a city bus. He also alleges a conspiracy to violate his civil rights; retaliation; harassment; discrimination; fraud; and fair housing violations stemming from issues with his Section 8 housing development. He seeks compensatory and punitive damages. Defendants have been served. 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

Civil Rights Proceeding (1983 Complaint)
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