News from December 2016
Consumer claims Financial Business and Consumer Solutions Inc. is harassing her with calls
LAUDERDALE – A Lauderhill consumer alleges a debt collector has been harassing her with calls.
Common carrier, barge operator alleged to have lost food cargo in transport
JACKSONVILLE – Food and beverage distributors are suing the common carrier and operator of the barge the Columbia Elizabeth over allegations that cargo fell overboard during transport from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico.
Former employee claims Bay Area Heating and Cooling Inc. did not pay overtime wages
TAMPA – A Pinellas County man alleges his former Largo HVAC contractor employer did not pay him overtime wages.
RLI Insurance Co. alleges it has no duty to defend minor driver in suit
TAMPA – An insurer seeks judgment from the court that it does not have a duty to defend or indemnify a minor in a suit over a motor vehicle accident.
The Ipe Clip Fastener Co. LLC named in suit over royalty payments
TAMPA – A California corporation claims a Brandenton company has left out two products as part of its royalty payments.
Consumer claims collection letter from Mercantile Adjustment Bureau was misleading
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County man alleges a debt collector mailed him a misleading letter.
Woman alleges Speedway charged excessive authorization hold fee
ORLANDO – A consumer alleges a retail gasoline station company charged customers an excessive authorization hold fee.
Boss, The Pet Connection alleged to have not paid overtime
MIAMI – A former employee of a pet grooming business alleges she was not properly compensated for overtime.
Branch Banking and Trust Co. alleged to have violated COBRA regulations
TAMPA – A woman alleges her former employer did not provide proper notice of her right for continued health care coverage after her termination.
Former employee claims Pietro's Ceviche Bar & Grill Inc. owes unpaid wages
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County woman claims a Miami restaurant owes her unpaid wages.
Man alleges debt collector Stellar Recovery Inc. invaded privacy
JACKSONVILLE – A Jacksonville consumer alleges a debt collector has invaded his privacy with its calls.
Man alleges Citibank has called hundreds of times after revoking consent to receive calls
JACKSONVILLE – A Crescent City consumer alleges a debt collector has called him hundreds of times to collect an alleged debt.
Creative Emarketing Inc. accused of charging clients for work that wasn't done
MIAMI – A North Carolina claims a Coconut Creek company breached their contract and charged clients for work it didn't perform.
Breezer Holdings alleged to owe Old Dominion for shipping services
MIAMI – A transportation company alleges it is owe more than $150,000 by a Deerfield Beach business for services.
Consumer claims Jefferson Capital Systems unlawfully tried to collect alleged debts
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County woman claims a debt collector had no lawful authority to send her collection letters.
West Way Towing of Palm Beach Inc. accused of wrongfully terminating man while on medical leave
MIAMI – A manager alleges he was unlawfully terminated by his employer while he was on medical leave.
Bucs' Winston settles suit with former FSU classmate
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has settled a sexual suit involving a former Florida State University classmate, but the details of the compromise are likely to forever remain cloaked in secrecy.
Hillsborough PTC on the chopping block after issues with Uber and Yellow Cab
The Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission is officially on the verge of dissolution since state Rep. Jamie Grant, R-Tampa, filed a bill on Dec. 9.
State to push Mathis Internet-cafe case to Supreme Court
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office has requested the state Supreme Court assume jurisdiction over a case involving a Jacksonville attorney whose conviction was dismissed.
Judge refuses reconsideration in Seminole tribe gambling ruling
The Seminole Tribe of Florida has scored another legal victory against the state of Florida over a gambling agreement made in 2010.