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Baxter et al v. Miscavige et al
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8:22-cv-00986
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October 03, 2024
Fla. Judge Denies 'Piecemeal' Suit Against Scientology Leader
A Florida federal judge Thursday refused to lift a stay on a lawsuit over trafficking claims against the Church of Scientology, denying a motion to allow "piecemeal" litigation to proceed against church leader David Miscavige even though he was never included in a previous order to compel arbitration.
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April 03, 2023
Ex-Scientology Members Must Arbitrate Claims In Fla. Suit
Three former sea-going members of the Church of Scientology who brought a lawsuit over alleged trafficking claims must first resolve their disputes internally with the organization before going to court, according to an order issued by a Florida federal judge.
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July 13, 2022
Church Of Scientology Wants To Arbitrate Forced Work Claims
The Church of Scientology is urging a Florida federal judge to enforce an arbitration agreement signed by three individuals now suing the church for allegedly forcing them to work in abusive conditions without pay, arguing that the arbitration agreement was a condition of service in a religious order protected by the First Amendment.
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May 02, 2022
Ex-Scientologists Sue Church Claiming Forced Labor, Abuse
Three individuals raised in Scientology are suing the church, its leader and several affiliated corporations claiming they violated the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act by forcing them to work in abusive conditions without pay aboard the church's cruise vessel and at its headquarters in Clearwater, Florida.