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Timestamp: 2015-01-26 02:17:11
Document Index: 413055081

Matched Legal Cases: ['§1983', '§1983', 'art 1', 'art 2', 'art 3', 'art 4', 'art 5', 'art 6', 'art 7', 'art 8', 'art 9', 'art 10']

United States District Court: Available Cases – Volunteer Opportunities and Pro Bono Assistance United States District Court
Available Cases – Volunteer Opportunities and Pro Bono Assistance
Pursuant to recently adopted Administrative Order 2014-14, the Court is revamping its process for obtaining pro bono counsel for pro se litigants. Please check back in the near future for further information. In the meantime, inquiries should be directed to FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov.
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Available Cases:JLIP, LLC v Stratospheric Industries Inc et al (14-61798-CV-JIC)In this patent dispute relating to water-propelled jetpacks, a defendant seeks the assistance of volunteer counsel. If interested, please contact FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.govLong v. Mincey et al (13-cv-14412-Martinez)Plaintiff, a pro se prisoner, has filed a civil rights suit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1983 suing Sgt. Mincey, a correctional officer at Martin Correctional Institution, raising a claim of cruel and unusual punishment following an April 2013 incident where the defendant deliberately denied plaintiff medical attention, which led to the Plaintiff passing out on the floor from a drug overdose, when the defendant failed to act upon Plaintiff's emergency request for mental health treatment. The Court is seeking an attorney to enter a Special Appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff for the sole purpose of assisting the plaintiff in completing the pretrial discovery process and responding to any summary judgment motions which may be filed in accordance with Special Appearance Local Rule 4(c). Upon completion of discovery, the attorney can either continue with the case or refer it back for further attention. If interested, please contact FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
Dorsainvil v. KNR Hospitality (14-23194-CIV-Scola)Ilance F. Dorsainvil claims that KNR Hospitality Group discriminated against him when it declined to rehire him to work as a security guard at Club Wall, in Miami, Florida. Dorsainvil alleges that he was told that he was not being rehired because he is black, and because he filed a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at his previous job with the W Hotel. If interested, please contact FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.govPorter v. US Department of Commerce (14-81147-CIV-Rosenberg)The pro se plaintiff has alleged that she was terminated from her position with the United States Census Bureau for reporting violations of the Oath of Office that all Census employees are required to sign. She previously filed a claim with the EEOC, which ultimately issued a denial. The EEOC characterized her claim as one of "sexual discrimination," which the plaintiff does not believe was an accurate description. The plaintiff has also alleged violations of the FOIA. If interested, please contact: FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.govIdeal DRTV, LLC v. TV Promotions USA LLC, et al (14-23617-CIV-Cooke)Pro se Defendant is subject to claims of trademark infringement, violations under The Lanham Act, and unfair competition under Florida’s common law. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant willfully sold unlicensed and counterfeit products bearing Plaintiff’s exclusive certification mark. Defendant counterclaimed seeking damages for tortious misconduct and trademark infringement, and a declaratory judgment confirming his right to continue to transact business under his own trademark. The Court is seeking an attorney to assist in discovery, motion practice, and trial. If interested, please contact: FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.govHenderson v. Crews, et al (13-14236-CIV-Martinez)Plaintiff, a pro se prisoner, has filed a civil rights suit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1983 suing numerous employees at Martin Correctional, claiming he was denied Celexia, a medication for his schizophrenia. As a result, he began hearing voices and attempted to hang himself in his cell. He told staff at Martin that he needed his medications, but he claims they thought he was "faking it." At the time of filing the complaint, he still had been denied the medication and, in fact, claims to have been released without any medical treatment having been provided. The Court is seeking an attorney to enter a Special Appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff for the sole purpose of assisting the plaintiff in completing the pretrial discovery process and responding to summary judgment motions in accordance with Special Appearance Local Rule 4(c). Upon completion of discovery, the attorney can either continue with the case or refer it back for further attention. If interested, please contact FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.govThompson v. FHP Bosch Manufacturing (14-62651-CV-Dimitrouleas)
Plaintiff alleges that her civil rights were violated by her employer, and that she was discriminated against by her employer on the basis of her age. If interested, please contact FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.govUnited States of America v. Collins (14-CV-80409-Brannon)Plaintiff, United States of America, brings this action against Pro Se Defendant for alleged failure to pay student loan debt. Defendant maintains she did not apply for the student loan and has moved to dismiss (DE 5). If interested in taking this case, please contact FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.govMcBride v. Reit Management & Research et al (14-CV-62419-Cohn)Docket Sheet
Plaintiff sues her prior employer for employment discrimination and retaliation for filing an EEOC complaint. If interested in taking this case, please contact FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
Sarhan v. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons (14-23237-CV-Cooke)Pro se Plaintiff, a former employee of Defendant, Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons, alleges discrimination on the basis of race and national origin in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000e, et seq. The Court is seeking an attorney to assist in discovery, motion practice, and trial. If interested, please contact FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.govTabuteau v. HSBC Bank USA (14-21513-CIV-Cooke)Docket Sheet
Pro se Plaintiff has received an entry of default against the defendant bank in this violation of Truth-in-Lending Act matter. While stated as a violation of the Truth-in-Lending Act, there is a wrongful foreclosure claim pled as well. Plaintiff successfully obtained an Order Vacating Final Judgment and Sale from the court presiding over the foreclosure action in state court. The Court is seeking an attorney to assist in discovery, motion practice, and trial. If interested, please contact FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.govLong v. Froster, et al. (13-CV-22887-Altonaga)If interested in taking this case, please contact FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov Lewis v. School Board Broward County (14-CV-61974-Dimitrouleas)Docket Sheet
Pro se plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, the School Board of Broward County, for violations of the ADAAA and the Florida Civil Rights Act. Plaintiff alleges that he was terminated for absences for required medical appointments resulting from his physical disability. This is an appeal of a Social Security disability denial. If interested in taking this case, please contact FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
Cummings v. Blank (former) et al (13-CV-22042-Scola)Docket Sheet
Plaintiff brings this action against her employer claiming age and gender discrimination based on failure to promote and denial of training. If interested in taking this case, please contact Magistrate Judge Otazo-Reyes' chambers at otazo-reyes@flsd.uscourts.gov
Girroir v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration (14-CV-14302-DMM)Docket Sheet
This is an appeal of a Social Security disability denial. If interested, please contact FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov
Charnley v. Town of South Palm Beach, Florida et al (13-CV-81203-Scola)Plaintiff has filed a lawsuit naming 18 separate defendants, and unnamed John and Jane Doe Defendants, based upon a series of events concerning the governance of the Town of South Palm Beach, Florida, including actions by the town and individual defendants that have allegedly infringed upon Plaintiff’s First Amendment rights. If interested in taking this case, please contact Judge Scola's Chambers at scola@flsd.uscourts.gov.Cummnings v. New England Compounding Center et al (12-81413-CV-Dimitrouleas)(Docket Sheet Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3) (Part 4) (Part 5) (Part 6) (Part 7) (Part 8) (Part 9) (Part 10) Plaintiff, a pro se prisoner, alleges that he complained about back and side pains upon his arrival at South Bay Correctional Facility. In 2010, a medical examination revealed that plaintiff had a degenerative disc in his lower back. Plaintiff alleges that other physicians and nurses were aware of his condition and denied him the option to elect surgery, increasing his pain and suffering. Plaintiff further alleges that he is still in need of surgery. As a result, he is paralyzed from his waist down. The Court is seeking an attorney to enter a Special Appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff for the sole purpose of assisting in the pretrial discovery process in accordance with Special Appearance Local Rule 4 (c). Upon completion of discovery, the attorney can either continue with the case or refer it back for further attention. If interested, please contact FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov.