News from January 2016
Hillstone Restaurant waitress accuses employer of federal wage violations
MIAMI – A Miami woman is suing her employer, Hillstone Restaurant, claiming she was not properly paid for overtime hours she worked.
St. Vincent DePaul thrift store faces lawsuit, accused of not paying minimum wage
PENSACOLA, Fla. – A Florida man is suing the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, owner of a thrift store warehouse where he works, claiming the Society committed wage fraud.
Double A Metal Works Inc. sued for allegedly not paying overtime
MIAMI — A former employee of Double A Metal Works is suing the company alleging they failed to unpay him paid overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Passenger blames Celebrity Cruises for slip-and-fall injuries
MIAMI —A recent passenger of the Celebrity Silhouette is suing Celebrity Cruises, alleging they are responsible for injuries he suffered in a slip and fall aboard the cruise ship.
Cruise ship passenger sues Carnival for alleged slip-and-fall injuries
MIAMI — A cruise ship passenger is suing Carnival Corporation alleging she was injured aboard the Carnival Glory iafter encountering a slippery substance that caused her to slip and fall.
Nurse anesthetist sues former employer, alleging unpaid overtime and tax fraud
TAMPA, Fla. — A former employee of Lakewood Ranch Anesthesia is suing on accusations of tax fraud and violation of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA).
Baseball coach sues Charlotte Co. Public Schools alleging he was not properly compensated for overtime
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A baseball coach for the Fighting Tarpons Charlotte High Baseball team is suing Charlotte County Public Schools alleging failure to pay minimum wage or overtime compensation.
Alps South accuses Ohio Willow Wood of patent infringement
TAMPA, Fla. – A St. Petersburg company that patented a liner made for prosthetic limbs is suing a competitor claiming they have continued producing and selling the product after previously losing a patent dispute.
Worker sues disabilty insurer over denial of disability claim
TAMPA, Fla. – A Florida woman is suing United of Omaha Life Insurance for denying her disability claim under a policy paid through her employer.
Carnival sued by cruise ship passenger after an employee allegedly ran over, injured his foot with a cart
MIAMI — A passenger aboard the Carnival Victory cruise ship is suing the Carnival Corporation, alleging he was injured after an employee ran over his foot with a cart.
Sunrise Properties allegedly failed to pay OT
MIAMI—A former employee of Sunrise Properties is suing the residential management company for alleged failure to pay minimum wage and overtime compensation.
Hartford Life facing suit after cutting off man's disability benefits
TAMPA—A Pinellas County man alleges a national insurance company violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) by cutting off his disability benefits.
Tallahassee loan servicing firm allegedly violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
MIAMI—A Florida man is suing over alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
JP Morgan Chase accused for trying to over-collect on mortgage
MIAMI—A Florida woman is suing JP Morgan Chase Bank alleging the company attempted to over-collect on her mortgage with misleading fees.
24-7 Intouch allegedly violated FLSA and Florida Whistleblower law
TAMPA—Three former customer service representatives for 24-7 Intouch are suing the company, alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Florida Whistleblower law.
Woman wants court to order Prudential to pay disability insurance
MIAMI—A former employee of the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is suing Prudential Insurance Company for alleged violations of disability rights.
Carnival Miracle passenger blames ship's owner for fall
MIAMI — A Colorado woman seeks damages for injuries she claims to have sustained aboard the Carnival Miracle.
American Casualty seeks judgment regarding single claim vs. compound claim
WEST PALM BEACH—A Pennsylvania insurance company is suing over whether a claim is individual or related, which would make a difference in the payout of the claims.
Florida couple accuse Cordoba & Associates of deceptive debt collection practices
MIAMI—A Broward County couple in default on an American Express credit card say a debt collection firm violated Florida and federal law when it attempted to garnish their bank account.
Former Wendy's employee sues for alleged unpaid wages
PALM BEACH COUNTY — A former Wendy’s employee is suing a restaurant in West Palm Beach for alleged failure to pay overtime compensation and minimum wage.