This case concerned the applicability of a standard “no-action clause” in a trust indenture governing a company’s notes. The clause at issue stated that a noteholder could not “pursue any remedy with respect to this Indenture or the Securities” unless … Continue reading
This case arose out of an alleged breach of a settlement agreement signed in a franchise dispute. The district court found that it had never dismissed the case and retained jurisdiction to decide the motion to compel compliance with the settlement agre… Continue reading
Plaintiff appealed from the district court’s order dismissing his complaint against Target and Virginia Winn. Plaintiff, a Hispanic male, alleged that Winn, a white Target cashier, refused to serve him based on his race and publicly humiliated him when… Continue reading
Plaintiff filed a putative class action against M&T Bank, alleging that it improperly charged its checking account customers overdraft fees. The district court denied M&T Bank’s renewed motion to compel arbitration, finding that plaintiff’s claims were… Continue reading
In an insurance coverage dispute, the court was required to determine, under Florida law, what constituted “property damage” under a post-1986 standard form commercial general liability (CGL) policy with products-completed operations hazard (PCOH) cove… Continue reading
Regions appealed the denial of their renewed motion to compel plaintiffs to arbitrate their complaint against Regions. Plaintiffs sued regions for allegedly violating federal and state law by collecting overdraft charges under its deposit agreement, an… Continue reading
Plaintiffs are personal investment holding corporations owned by two related Panamanian shareholders. Defendants, of who there are two distinct groups, are (1) a related group of banking corporations operating under the umbrella of Banco Santander, whi… Continue reading
This case involved a dispute between plaintiff and other class members (insureds) and Pioneer, which was succeeded in this action by Washington National. The controversy was over the proper interpretation of certain similar insurance contracts under Fl… Continue reading
Plaintiff sued the President of Valdosta State University, claiming that under the Due Process Clause, he was due notice of the charges, and a hearing to answer them, prior to his removal from campus. Plaintiff, a student, was removed on the ground tha… Continue reading
Plaintiff sued the Union for damages caused by a work stoppage conducted by the Union in alleged violation of the collective bargaining agreement. The district court entered summary judgment without reaching the merits holding that the dispute was subj… Continue reading