Florida Mover Files for Bankruptcy Amid Judgments and Fines

Shawn Thompson faces over $310,000 in judgments and fees from Miami-Dade and Orange counties

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A Fort Lauderdale-based mover, Shawn Thompson, has filed for bankruptcy protection after facing judgments and attorneys fees in Miami-Dade and Orange counties that could cost him over $310,000. Thompson's bankruptcy petition was filed on January 26, the day before a hearing in Miami-Dade on $242,000 in attorney fees. The filing has triggered notices to the two county courts that the bankruptcy filing halts most collections against the debtor. It's unclear how the bankruptcy filing will affect a $110,000 fine imposed on Thompson in August from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for 22 state statute violations, which also banned him and any company owned by him from operating as a mover again in Florida.

Why it matters

This case highlights the consequences fraudulent movers can face, including significant financial penalties and a ban from operating in the state. It also demonstrates how bankruptcy filings can temporarily halt collections efforts, though the long-term impact on fines and judgments remains unclear.

The details

Shawn Thompson, a Fort Lauderdale-based mover, filed for bankruptcy protection on January 26, 2026, the day before a hearing in Miami-Dade county on $242,000 in attorney fees he owed. Thompson was also facing a $110,000 fine from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for 22 state statute violations, which resulted in a ban on him and any company owned by him from operating as a mover in Florida.

  • Shawn Thompson filed for bankruptcy on January 26, 2026.
  • Thompson was facing a hearing in Miami-Dade county on $242,000 in attorney fees on January 27, 2026.
  • In August 2025, Thompson was fined $110,000 by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for 22 state statute violations.

The players

Shawn Thompson

A Fort Lauderdale-based mover who filed for bankruptcy protection after facing over $310,000 in judgments and fees from Miami-Dade and Orange counties, as well as a $110,000 fine from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

The state agency that fined Shawn Thompson $110,000 for 22 state statute violations and banned him and any company owned by him from operating as a mover in Florida.

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What’s next

It remains unclear how Shawn Thompson's bankruptcy filing will affect the $110,000 fine imposed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious consequences fraudulent movers can face, including significant financial penalties and bans from operating in the state. It also demonstrates how bankruptcy filings can temporarily halt collections efforts, though the long-term impact on fines and judgments remains uncertain.