CASES OF STATEWIDE INTEREST

Welcome to the Leon County Clerk and Comptroller's Office High Profile Cases page. Below you will find newsworthy cases that have been filed in Leon County. Click on the case style to view the documents. Due to the size of these cases, the images provided on these cases do not represent all filings in the cases. Please contact the Clerk's Office if you need access to, or copies of, other documents not listed.

2024 CA 001007: DESGUIN, SHANE vs FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
The plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Governor, alleging wrongful termination.

2024 CA 000283: TOWN OF BRINY BREEZES FLORIDA vs ASHLEY LUKIS AS CHAIR OF FL COMMISSION ON ETHICS
Plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against the Florida Commission on Ethics regarding the implementation of Chapter 2023-49 Laws of Florida, regarding financial disclosure requirements for municipal officials.

2023 CA 002860: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES vs ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE
Plaintiff, the Florida State University Board of Trustees has filed suit against the Atlantic Coast Conference regarding withdrawal from the conference.

2023 CF 003226 A001: STATE OF FLORIDA vs ADELSON, DONNA SUE

2022 CA 001785: FLORIDA CENTER FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, INC. vs EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Plaintiff, the Florida Center for Government Accountability, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the Governor of the State of Florida for the transport of migrants from Texas to Massachusetts.

2022 CA 001087: SHAW, SEAN vs JERRY TORRES, AS A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF CONGRES
Plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against a candidate for the 14th Congressional District of Florida and the Florida Department of State, Division of Elections, regarding qualification to run for this office.

2022 CA 000912: PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHWEST & CENTRAL FLORIDA vs STATE OF FLORIDA
Plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against the State of Florida over implementation of House Bill 5 regulating abortion services.

2022 CA 000666: BLACK VOTERS MATTER CAPACITY BUILDING INSTITUTE vs LAUREL M LEE IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS FLORIDA S
Plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against the State of Florida regarding redistricting.

2020 CF 001602 A001: STATE OF FLORIDA vs GLEE, AARON LEE
Murder, Kidnapping, Sexual Battery

2020 CF 001560 A001: STATE OF FLORIDA vs GLEE, AARON LEE
Second Degree Murder and kidnapping

2018 CF 002650 A001: STATE OF FLORIDA vs WILLIAMS, DENISE
3 COUNTS OF: "FRAUD INSURANCE FRAUD $100,000 OR MORE"

2018 CF 001592 A001: STATE OF FLORIDA vs WILLIAMS, DENISE
1. CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MURDER -1ST DEGREE2. MURDER 1ST DEGREE3. ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT - MURDER 1ST DEGREE

2018 CF 000497 A001: STATE OF FLORIDA vs MAGBANUA, KATHERINE D
1. CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MURDER 2. SOLICITATION TO COMMIT MURDER

2018 CF 000496 A001: STATE OF FLORIDA vs GARCIA, SIGFREDO
1. CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MURDER 2. SOLICITATION TO COMMIT MURDER

2016 CF 003036 A001: STATE OF FLORIDA vs MAGBANUA, KATHERINE D
Murder - 1st degree

2016 CF 001581 A001: STATE OF FLORIDA vs GARCIA, SIGFREDO
1. MURDER - FIRST DEGREE

2013 CA 000358: DEPT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES vs PATEL, SANDIP
The Florida Department of Financial Services seeks an order to show cause, injunction and notice of automatic stay on the appointment of the Department as the Receiver of Universal Health Care Insurance Company, Inc. for purposes of liquidation.