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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.
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.
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.
Man says Hartford Life and Accident Insurance wrongfully denied disability claim
MIAMI—A former employee of Permian Mud Service Inc. claims an insurance company wrongly denied his disability claim.
Woman blames Carnival Cruise Lines for slip-and-fall injuries
MIAMI — A Carnival Cruise Lines passenger is suing the Panamanian corporation for alleged negligence resulting in a disembarkation injury.
Pipe manufacturer employee sues Spears Coastline claiming FLSA violation
JACKSONVILLE – A Nassau County man is suing Spears Coastline Plastics, alleging the chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe manufacturer intentionally neglected to pay for owed overtime.
Former Dunkin Donuts employee accuses managers of not paying overtime
OCALA – A former Dunkin Donuts employee filed a lawsuit against her employers over allegations of refusing to pay minimum wage and overtime.
Passenger of the Costa Mediterranea blames cruise ship for knee injury
MIAMI – A New York man filed a claim against Costa Crociere and its cruise ship, the Costa Mediterranea for neglecting to provide a safe environment, which led to an alleged knee injury.
Towing company accuses the Maraton of unpaid services
MIAMI – A Florida towing and transportation company is suing motor vessel Maraton for allegedly unpaid services.
Repair company seeks foreclosure on cruise ship, alleging upaid services
A ship-repair company is filing suit against the cruise ship Americana for allegations of unpaid services and seeks foreclosure of the vessel.
Owner of Norwegian Epic named in negligence suit
MIAMI—A Lee County woman is suing a cruise line over allegations that her arm was injured when an employee struck her with a heavy door.
Florida cosmetic companies battling over alleged trademark violations
MIAMI—A Florida cosmetics company is suing another business in the state alleging it has used trademarked wording.
Michael Higer's dedication to Florida Bar leads to 2017 presidency
MIAMI — As president-elect designate for the Florida Bar in 2017, attorney Michael J. Higer brings a long history of service to the position.
Model alleges Plumbing Experts are using her image without permission
MIAMI—A Colorado-based model is suing a plumbing business over alleged unauthorized use of her photograph for advertisements in the Southern Florida region.
Reliant Life Insurance allegedly violated Employee Retirement Income Security Act
PENSACOLA—An employee of an offshore transportation service provider filed a federal lawsuit against an insurance company, alleging it denied his right to disability benefits in violation of a 1974 act that protects retirement income.
Seterus allegedly violated debt collection laws
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—A Florida woman filed a federal claim against a debt-collection company that allegedly tried to collect an unsubstantiated debt from her.