The Complaint alleges that Plaintiff was a passenger aboard a Carnival Cruise Line’s vessel where he experienced a life-threatening incident. Plaintiff alleges that he was served a meal in a restaurant aboard Defendant’s vessel that contained pieces of broken glass, some of which he digested. Plaintiff represents he can no longer work due to the injuries he has sustained due to this incident. 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
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The Plaintiff, Avens Lemieux, has filed a civil-rights complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that the three Defendants employed by the West Palm Beach Police Department, “Agent Ward,” “Agent Birch,” and “Joseph Bango,” violated his Fourth Amendment rights. Lemieux alleges that all three Defendants searched his vehicle at a hotel parking lot without his consent or probable cause. Lemieux also alleges that Defendants Ward and Birch conducted an unlawful strip search by lifting his genitals and attempting to search his rectum in public. Lemieux avers that Defendant Bango illegally seized his prescription medication. The Plaintiff claims that, because of these constitutional violations, he suffered trauma, paranoia, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and other issues for which he was prescribed medication. He is now seeking compensatory and punitive damages from all Defendants. This case is in its early stages, as none of the Defendants have been served. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
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Plaintiff, Tonya Moore, has filed claims under Title VII and related Florida statutes for workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, against Defendant University of Miami Hospital. Specifically, Ms. Moore alleges she was fired from her nursing job based on her race and national origin and claims other African American employees were fired when non-African-Americans did not face discipline. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
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Plaintiff Martha Edgerton filed this action against her employer, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, alleging Title VII claims for discrimination based on gender, sexual harassment, retaliation, and hostile work environment, and a negligent failure to maintain under Florida law. Defendant has moved to dismiss Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
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The Criminal Defendant Venteria Reason seeks representation to file a motion under Amendment 821. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
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Plaintiff George A. Kaye seeks redress against a Homeowners Association for allegedly violating his medical rights, falsely accusing him of acts that he did not commit, and wrongly denying Plaintiff the opportunity to re-lease his rental condo. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
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Plaintiff, Kimberly Marasco, filed suit against Defendant Taylor Swift Productions Inc., alleging that Defendant infringed upon certain copyrights in violation of the Copyright Act. 28 U.S.C. § 1338. This action was filed by Plaintiff in State Court and Removed to Federal Court on May 15, 2024. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
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Plaintiff seeks assistance amending her complaint that appears to assert a wrongful death claim, arising from an accident with a garbage truck that caused the death of Plaintiff’s son. The amended complaint is due within seven days of Plaintiff paying the filing fee in full, with the final installment payment due on July 8, 2024. The Court has not entered a scheduling order at this time. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
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Plaintiff Thomas Keith Griffin appears to seek representation to assist in a current appeal of the Court’s denials of his Motion for Reconsideration and Motion to Reinstate his Complaint. The underlying case involves a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 case against Miami-Dade Police deputies for allegedly using excessive force while arresting Plaintiff on August 24, 2018. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
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Plaintiff Rodney Thomas seeks representation in his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 lawsuit against two corrections officers at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, Miami-Dade Departments of Corrections. Plaintiff asserts three deliberate indifference to serious medical needs claims based on defendants’ alleged response to his broken hand, broken catheter clamp, and need for a medically-prescribed kidney dialysis diet. The Complaint has survived screening under 28 U.S.C. § 1915A. The case is not set for trial at this time. The discovery deadline is September 17, 2024, the mediation deadline is October 15, 2024, and the dispositive motion deadline is November 12, 2024. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
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