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SCOTUSblog: Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach, Florida

Issue: Whether a floating structure that is indefinitely moored, receives power and other utilities from shore, and is not intended to be used in maritime transportation or commerce constitutes a “vessel” under 1 U.S.C. § 3, thus triggering federal maritime jurisdiction.

Merits Briefs for the Petitioner

  • Brief for Fane Lozman
  • Reply for Fane Lozman
  • Letter of August 28 from Counsel for the Petitioner
  • Letter of August 28 for the United States

Amicus Briefs in Support of the Petitioner

  • Brief for the United States
  • Brief for Maritime Law Professors
  • Brief for the Seattle Floating Homes Association and the Floating Homes Association of Sausalito
  • Brief for the American Gaming Association

Merits Briefs for the Respondent

  • Brief for City of Riviera Beach, Florida
  • Supplemental Brief

Amicus Briefs Supporting the Respondent

  • Brief of Maritime Law Professors
  • Brief for the Maritime Law Association
  • Brief for Professor Kevin M. Clermont
  • Brief for Thirty-Six Admiralty and Maritime Law Professors
  • Brief for United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
  • Brief for National Marine Bankers Association

Certiorari-stage documents

  • Opinion below (11th Cir.)
  • Petition for certiorari
  • Brief in opposition
  • Amicus brief of the Maritime Law Association of the United States
  • Reply of petitioner

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The Fane Lozman Story

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This is a true story of a persistent and tenacious underdog who fought against the governmental seizure of 2200 homes and businesses in 2006 only to see that same government arrest and destroy his floating home three years later, for an alleged failure to pay one month’s rent at the marina. Fane Lozman did not give up but continued the improbable climb from a county court eviction case to the US Supreme Court.

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Honors and Awards

Voted not once, not twice, but three times as “Best Of” by the New Times Broward/Palm Beach.

  • 2012 Best Lawsuit- Fane Lozman vs. the City of Riviera Beach, Florida
  • 2007 – Best Political Activist
  • 2007 – Personal Best

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