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This is a civil case involving causes of actions related to an insurance contract. It is alleged that the defendants violated statutory, contractual, and common law duties in their handling of premiums collected, which were to be kept as trust funds. The case appears to be largely settled. Defendants Janet Quijano and Aracely Arencibia have been dismissed with prejudice from the action. Defendants Quantum Insurance Group, Inc., and Victor Quijano, who is deceased, need a lawyer to finalize the settlement and file the appropriate documents with the Court.

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

Breach of Contract
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Plaintiff, a pro se prisoner, filed this civil rights action for excessive force and failure to intervene against five correctional officers employed at the Metrowest Detention Center. This case is at an early stage, and volunteer representation would entail representing Plaintiff during all pretrial proceedings, including discovery, mediation, and 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

Civil Rights Proceeding (1983 Complaint)
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Petitioner is in immigration detention and has filed a pro se Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. He asserts that the government has detained him past the statutorily reasonable period defined in Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001), and that it cannot remove him to Russia in the reasonably foreseeable future. He argues the government has violated his due process rights by not giving him an individualized bond hearing, an explanation for his continued detention, or a timeline for his removal. He alleges his detention has caused severe hardship because he is his family’s sole financial provider.

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

Habeas Corpus
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The Complaint alleges that Plaintiff was deprived of several constitutionally guaranteed rights during post-judgment family court proceedings. Plaintiff now seeks damages and declaratory and injunctive relief. 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

Civil Rights Proceeding (1983 Complaint)
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Plaintiff Victor Fuentes filed suit in September 2025 and there is one remaining Defendant, CERT Team Deputy K. Davis, Jr. The suit is for excessive force used against Mr. Fuentes as a prisoner. See ECF No. 1. Representation can be for the totality of the litigation or for the settlement conference. 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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The Complaint asserts discrimination (race, age, and nationality), hostile working environment, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, unpaid wages, and abuse of power claims against Plaintiff’s former employer and managers. Plaintiff was employed as a fisherman with Defendant Trident Seafoods and alleges numerous instances of misconduct during his time on board. Defendants have appeared and filed a motion to dismiss. 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

Employment Discrimination
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The Plaintiff, Mark T. Stinson, Sr., proceeding pro se, has filed a complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against numerous Defendants, to include several Judges, prosecutors, and attorneys. Plaintiff alleges that the Defendants violated his constitutional rights by various actions related to other court proceedings. No Defendants have yet appeared in the case. 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 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

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Miscellaneous
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