United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 1997

70 opinions

UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff, v. BLOCK 44, LOTS 3, 6, Plus the West 80 Feet of Lots 2 and 5, etc., et al., Defendants 1997-01-16
UNITED STATES of America v. Geries HANANIA a/k/a George Hanania 1997-01-29
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF DERMATOLOGY, et al., Plaintiffs, v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, etc., et al ., Defendants 1997-01-30
Gwendolyn DALTON, Plaintiff, v. FMA ENTERPRISES, INC., et al., Defendants 1997-02-03
Mary Frances SCHULTZ, Plaintiff, v. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE CO., a foreign corporate insurer, Defendant 1997-02-19
Janet JACKSON and Delois Evans, Plaintiffs, v. MOTEL 6 MULTIPURPOSES, INC., Motel 6, G.P., Inc., Motel 6 Operating L.P., IBL Limited, Inc., d/b/a Motel 6, and Accor S.A., Defendants; Mario PETACCIA, et al., Plaintiffs, v. MOTEL 6, G.P., INC., and Motel 6 Operating L.P., d/b/a Motel 6, Defendants 1997-02-24
20TH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION, Plaintiff, v. M.V. SHIP AGENCIES, INC., Defendant, and Sturgeon Atlantic, Ltd., as Claimant-Owner of MW Sturgeon Atlantic 1997-03-17
UNITED STATES v. Jacques John GRENIER, Defendant 1997-03-17
Janet JACKSON and Delois Evans, Plaintiffs, v. MOTEL 6 MULTIPURPOSES, INC., Motel 6, G.P., Inc., Motel 6 Operating L.P., IBL Limited, Inc., d/b/a Motel 6, and Accor S.A., Defendants; Mario PETACCIA, et al., Plaintiffs, v. MOTEL 6, G.P., INC., and Motel 6 Operating L.P., d/b/a Motel 6, Defendants 1997-03-19
NARCISSUS SHIPPING CORPORATION, Plaintiff, v. ARMADA REEFERS, LTD., Looza N.V., Port Canaveral Stevedoring, Ltd., Juice Bowl Products, Inc., and Sonoco Plastic Drum, Inc., Defendants 1997-03-20
UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff, v. BLOCK 44, LOTS 3, 6, Plus the West 80 Feet of Lots 2 and 5, Etc., et al., Defendants 1997-03-27
Amy ANDRE, Plaintiff, v. Betty CASTOR, in her official and individual capacity, Harold Nixon, in his official and individual capacity, Paul A. Shideler, in his official and individual capacity, Henrietta Lange, in her official and individual capacity, Hans Resch, in his official and individual capacity, Eugene R. OCasio, in his official and individual capacity, William F. Kelly, in his official and individual capacity, David P. Schenck, in his official and individual capacity, Julie K. Morris, in her official and individual capacity, Thomas J. Tighe, in his official and individual capacity, and Gordon E. Michalson, Jr., In his official and individual capacity, Defendants 1997-03-27
Cecile HUNTER, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Neil Hunter, deceased, on behalf of Cecile Hunter, surviving spouse, and the Estate of Neil Hunter, Plaintiff, v. UNITED STATES of America, Defendant 1997-04-03
Robert MALLOY, Plaintiff, v. Pamela COLEMAN, Michael Sweeting, and Douglas Verhuel, Defendants 1997-04-09
Kathleen UNKEL and William Unkel, Plaintiffs, v. LIGGETT GROUP INC., et al., Defendants; Frederick KRANZ and Sarah Kranz, Plaintiffs, v. BROWN & WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CORPORATION, et al., Defendants; Francis WHITE, Plaintiff, v. BROWN & WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CORPORATION, et al., Defendants; George YOST and Betty Yost, Plaintiffs, v. R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO., et al., Defendants; Rick MAYNARD and Jeni Sue Maynard, Plaintiffs, v. LORILLARD TOBACCO CO., et al., Defendants; Howard D. McCLEARY, Sr. and Maudelene McCleary, Plaintiffs, v. R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO., et al., Defendants; Anthony RODRIQUEZ, Plaintiff, v. BROWN & WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CORPORATION, et al., Defendants; Richard LAWRENCE and Barbara Lawrence, Plaintiffs, v. BROWN & WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CORPORATION, et al., Defendants; Edward KULBABINSKI and Violet Kulbabinski, Plaintiffs, v. R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO., Defendant; Alice BISCH, Plaintiff, v. LORILLARD TOBACCO CO., et al., Defendants; Dale R. ZAKAS, Plaintiff, v. R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO., et al., Defendants; Karen OWENS, Plaintiff, v. BROWN & WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CORPORATION, et al., Defendants; Mertice LINTON, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Joseph Linton, deceased, Plaintiffs, v. R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO., a foreign corporation, Defendant; Harold BOURGEOIS and Patricia Bourgeois, Plaintiffs, v. LIGGETT GROUP INC., et al., Defendants; Francis DERZEKOS, as a Personal Representative of the estate of Peter C. Derzekos, deceased, Plaintiff, v. BROWN & WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CORPORATION, et al., Defendants 1997-04-10
Nellie BUTTERWORTH, Plaintiff, v. QUICK & REILLY, INC., Defendant 1997-04-11
COREGIS INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. James F. McCOLLUM, Amber Jade Johnson, James F. McCollum, P.A., Marine City Nursery Company and Senger Brothers, Inc., Defendants 1997-04-11
THE METRAHEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, et al., Plaintiffs, v. ANCLOTE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, LTD., Defendants 1997-04-11
Robert F. SMITH, Plaintiff, v. Sheriff Thomas VAUGHN, individually and officially in his capacity as sheriff, Desk Sergeant Sally Campbell, Investigator Ed Campbell and Lieutenant Jim Roy, Defendants 1997-04-14
20TH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION, Plaintiff, v. M.V. SHIP AGENCIES, INC.; Sturgeon Atlantic, Ltd.; M/V Sturgeon Atlantic, her engines, tackles, apparel, etc. in rem, Defendants 1997-04-15
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD, OF MICHIGAN, Plaintiff, v. HALIFAX INSURANCE PLAN, INC., Defendant 1997-04-15
Barbara CHANCEY, et al., Plaintiffs, v. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, et al., Defendants 1997-04-24
Michael D. WRIGHT, Petitioner, v. UNITED STATES of America, Respondent 1997-04-28
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK and Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiffs, v. THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF NEW YORK, F.S.B., Dime Mortgage, Inc., Richard A. Mortage, and Thomas Glenn, Defendants 1997-05-05
THE AMERICAN RECYCLING COMPANY, INC., a Nevada corp.; and Arc Manatee, Ltd., a Florida limited partnership, Plaintiffs, v. COUNTY OF MANATEE, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, Defendant 1997-05-06
Amy ANDRE, Plaintiff, v. Betty CASTOR, in her official and individual capacity, Harold Nixon, in his official and individual capacity, Paul A. Shideler, in his official and individual capacity, Henrietta Lange, in her official and individual capacity, Hans Resch, in his official and individual capacity, Eugene R. OCasio, in his official and individual capacity, William F. Kelly, in his official and individual capacity, David P. Schenck, in his official and individual capacity, Julie K. Morris, in her official and individual capacity, Thomas J. Tighe, in his official capacity, and Gordon E. Michalson, Jr., in his official capacity, Defendants 1997-05-07
UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff, v. BLOCK 44, LOTS 3, 6, Plus the West 80 Feet of Lots 2 and 5, being a parcel of land making up a portion of Block 44, Harts Map of Jacksonville, recorded in Deed Book 1614, Page 1 of the current public records of Duval County, Florida; The Windsor Corporation; and John Does, all unknown heirs, devisees, creditors, trustees, or other claimants, by, through, under, or against the property herein, Defendants 1997-05-08
Lynn P. ROWE, Plaintiff, v. FLORIDA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF & BLIND, et al., Defendants 1997-05-17
CENTERFOLD CLUB, INC., Plaintiff, v. The CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG, et al., Defendants; Joseph CIVITH d/b/a Foxy Lady, et al., Plaintiffs, v. CITY COUNCIL OF ST. PETERSBURG, acting in their official capacity, et al., Defendants; 3405, INC., a Florida Corporation d/b/a, The Wharehouse, Plaintiff, v. CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG, a Florida Municipal Corporation, et al., Defendants 1997-05-20
Peggy L. PAYNE, Plaintiff, v. RYDER SYSTEM, INC. LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN, Ryder System, Inc. and Standard Insurance Company, Defendants 1997-05-30
Paul SEIBEL, and Marie Seibel, his wife, Plaintiffs, v. SOCIETY LEASE, INC., Key Lease, Inc., Falcon International, Inc., and John Doe, Inc., Defendants 1997-06-05
Greta S. WALKER, d/b/a/ Gretas Hallmark Shop, Plaintiff, v. HALLMARK CARDS, INC., Hallmark Marketing Corp., Ron Ratkey, and Walgreen Co., Defendants 1997-06-06
SMITH BARNEY, INC. f/k/a Shearson Lehman Brothers, f/k/a Shearson Lehman Hutton, f/k/a E.F. Hutton, Plaintiff, v. Barbara B. HYLAND, Defendant 1997-06-09
Matthew FISCHLER, Louis D. Barge and Alice M. Barge, Plaintiffs, v. AMSOUTH BANCORPORATION, a foreign corporation AmSouth Bank of Florida, N.A., a foreign corporation and national banking association AmSouth Bank of Alabama, N.A., a foreign corporation and national banking association, and AmSouth Investment Services, Inc., a foreign corporation, Defendants 1997-06-09
teven A. WILSON and Theresa A. Wilson, Plaintiffs, v. Michael S. EDENFIELD, individually; Allen S. Carmen, individually; and Battle & Edenfield, P.A., a Florida corporation, and John W. Gardner, P.A., Defendants 1997-06-12
UNITED STATES of America v. Kishor VAGHELA, Larry R. Levine, Gary R. Levine 1997-06-13
Barrington F. WATKIS, Plaintiff, v. AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant 1997-06-13
Wouter H. LISSEVELD, an individual, and Enviro Response Products, Inc., a Florida corporation, Plaintiffs, v. Alexander C. MARCUS, an individual, and Environmental Solutions International, Inc., a Virginia corporation, Ann Wells, an individual, and Ann Well Associates, an unincorporated business organization, Defendants 1997-06-16
UNITED STATES of America, v. Robert Lee GILBERT 1997-06-17
DANTZLER LUMBER & EXPORT CO., Plaintiff, v. BULLINGTON LUMBER CO., INC., Defendant 1997-06-26
Carolyn A. BENO, Plaintiff, v. UNITED TELEPHONE COMPANY OF FLORIDA, Defendant 1997-07-07
Alfred J. LEMAY, Plaintiff, v. BUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEMS, INC., Defendant 1997-07-09
SOUTHTRUST BANK OF FLORIDA, N.A., a National Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, v. Harold S. WILSON, Mary Ellen Wilson, and United States of America, Defendants 1997-07-09
AQUATHERM INDUSTRIES, INC., Plaintiff, v. FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, Defendant 1997-07-09
Sara Joy MILITELLO, Plaintiff, v. Michael W. BARDELL, a/k/a M. Barr, Mike Barr, M. Bardell, in his Official Capacity as Revenue Officer with the Internal Revenue Service and the United States of America, Defendants 1997-07-10
James RIBOVICH, Plaintiff, v. ANHEUSER BUSCH, INC., et al., Defendants 1997-07-14
Andrea R. SPARKS, Plaintiff, v. JAYS A.C. & REFRIGERATION, INC., a Florida Corporation, and Vincent Tipaldo, Defendants 1997-07-15
Frank Andre WARE, Plaintiff, v. UNITED STATES of America, Defendant 1997-07-21
Paul G. LUSSIER, et al., Plaintiffs, v. STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, Defendant 1997-07-21
UNITED STATES of America v. Charles B. CORCES 1997-07-28
In the Matter of the Search of William J. McCORKLE, et al. 1997-08-01
Janet JACKSON and Delois Evans, Plaintiffs, v. MOTEL 6 MULTIPURPOSES, INC., Motel 6, G.P., Inc., Motel 6 Operating L.P., IBL Limited, Inc., d/b/a Motel 6, and Accor S.A., Defendants; Mario PETACCIA, et al., Plaintiffs, v. MOTEL 6, G.P., INC., and Motel 6 Operating L.P., d/b/a Motel 6, Defendants 1997-08-15
UNITED STATES of America, Appellant, v. Lester Houston MAY, Jr., and Margaret Ann May, Appellees (Two Cases) 1997-08-21
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION v. PHILLIPS COLLEGES, INC., et al., Defendants 1997-08-29
Jerome FELDMAN, et al., Plaintiffs, v. Theodore C. FLOOD, et al., Defendants, and International Baler Corporation, Nominal Defendant 1997-09-02
BAYBROOK HOMES, INC., Plaintiff, v. BANYAN CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC., a Florida corporation, N.T.J.C., Inc., a Florida corporation d/b/a Duracraft Homes and William Roberts, an individual and as doing business under the fictitious name of South Lake Residential Design, Defendants 1997-09-10
Matthew FISCHLER, et al., Plaintiffs/Class Representatives, v. AmSOUTH CORPORATION, et al., Defendants/Third Party Plaintiffs, v. MARKETING ONE, INC., et al., Third Party Defendants 1997-09-22
MORTONS MARKET, INC., and J & J Produce and Deli, Inc., Plaintiffs, v. GUSTAFSONS DAIRY, INC., Borden, Inc., T.G. Lee Foods, Inc., Flav-O-Rich, Inc., and the Southland Corporation, Defendants 1997-10-31
FUENTE CIGAR, LTD., a foreign corporation, Plaintiff, v. OPUS ONE, a California general partnership, Defendant; OPUS ONE, a California general partnership, Plaintiff, v. FUENTE CIGAR, LTD., a foreign corporation, and Fuente & Newman Premium Cigars Limited, Inc., a Florida corporation, Defendants 1997-11-05
Christopher WIMBERG, Yvette Yaklich, and John Yaklich, Jr., Plaintiffs, v. William Paul CHANDLER, Defendant; In the Matter of the Complaint of W. Paul CHANDLER and Teresa C. Chandler, etc. PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO., Plaintiff, v. William Paul CHANDLER; Christopher Wimberg; Yvette Yaklich; and John Yaklich, Jr., Defendants 1997-11-05
UNITED STATES of America v. Guillermo PATINO a/k/a Tiko Juan Carlos Romero Vargas 1997-11-10
Daniel DANIELS, as next friend of Jessica Daniels and Jennifer Daniels, Plaintiffs, v. SCHOOL BOARD OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, Defendant 1997-11-25
Lora HARRELL, Plaintiff, v. DIAMOND A ENTERTAINMENT, INC., Defendant 1997-11-28
Judy A. RESLEY, Plaintiff, v. The RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY, etc., Defendant 1997-12-09
20TH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION, Plaintiff, v. M.V. SHIP AGENCIES, and Sturgeon Atlantic, Ltd., as Claimant-Owner of M/V Sturgeon Atlantic, Defendant 1997-12-11
Gail M. ARMSTRONG, Plaintiff, v. LOCKHEED MARTIN BERYLLIUM CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation, f/k/a Loral American Beryllium Corporation, a Delaware corporation, Defendant 1997-12-12
AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES OF FLORIDA, INC., d/b/a AT&T Wireless Services, Plaintiff, v. ORANGE COUNTY, A Political Subdivision of the State of Florida, Defendant 1997-12-16
Donald F. WALTON, Acting U.S. Trustee, Appellant, v. SER-COM, INC., Appellee; Donald F. WALTON, Acting U.S. Trustee, Appellant, v. C NB OF FLORIDA, Appellee 1997-12-22
Daniel DANIELS, as next friend of Jessica Daniels and Jennifer Daniels, Plaintiffs, v. SCHOOL BOARD OF BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, Defendant 1997-12-23
Donald NELSON, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Diane Nelson, deceased, Plaintiff, v. PRISON HEALTH SERVICES, INC., American Service Group, Inc., Everett S. Rice, as Sheriff of Pinellas County, Florida, and Everett S. Rice, Individually, County of Pinellas, State of Florida, Diane Jackson, Clare Lu Safer, Sandra Spikes, Karyl Hayes, Dana Ostrov, Defendants 1997-12-30