Debbie Devine v. Prison Health Services, Inc.

Debbie Devine seeks the award of attorney’s fees incurred by her due to the alleged improper removal to federal court of this action by defendant, Prison Health Services, Inc. The district court awarded certain of the fees and the defendant appealed.

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Debbie Devine filed this action in state court against appellant and others for violations of the Florida Private Whistle blowers Act, § 448.1 02, defamation, wrongful discharge, payment for accrued but unpaid wages, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and false light invasion of privacy. Devine’s claims arise under Florida statutes and…