News from April 2016
Man alleges CMRE Financial Services continues to call after requests to stop
ORLANDO – A Volusia County consumer is suing a debt collector, alleging it has called him more than 30 times despite requests to stop.
Governor declares state of emergency as dark pollution engulfs beaches
TALLAHASSEE – With portions of Florida's east and west coast waters clouded in dark, murky pollution, many of the Sunshine State’s coasts appear barer than ever, and it’s
not from tiny swimsuits.
Highly recognized Florida attorney has advice for women attorneys, life path and resilience
MIAMI – Easley Appellate Practice Managing Partner Dorothy F. Easley, recognized earlier this year by Rue Ratings for being in the top 1 percent of Best Attorneys in America, believes that female lawyers face more work-life balance issues than their male colleagues.
Florida Supreme Court Sunshine Law decision 'a long time in coming,' newspaper editor says
JACKSONVILLE – While 32 months isn't a long time in many lawsuits, it was a grinding pace for Times-Union Editor Frank Denton in his lawsuit against the city of Jacksonville and the Police and Fire Pension Fund for alleged Sunshine Law violation.
Nissan accused of playing favorites with Florida franchise
TALLAHASSEE – Nissan North America is in hot water over alleged preferential treatment for certain dealerships in possible violation of Florida law.
Broward County resident accuses restaurant, owner of unpaid wages
MIAMI – A bartender for a Hallandale restaurant alleges she was not paid overtime or minimum wages.
Infringement suit filed over pineapple teas
MIAMI – A weight loss product distributor is suing a competitor, alleging that it sells a tea with the same name as one of its products.
United Guaranty Residential Insurance Co. of North Carolina accused of violating debt laws
TAMPA – A Pasco County resident is accusing a North Carolina company of violations of debt collection laws.
Former employee alleges ALH Administrative Services wrongfully terminated him
ORLANDO – A sales agent is suing his former employer, alleging he was retaliated against and wrongfully terminated for taking a medical leave.
Korean company alleges Salon Supply Store sells products that infringe on patents
MIAMI – A Korean company is suing a Palm Beach Gardens salon equipment importer alleging patent infringement.
Stuart C. Irby Co. seeks payment for materials
FORT MYERS – An electrical materials supplier is suing a construction contract manager over allegations that it is owed for materials.
Disabled woman alleges Aetna terminated her benefits
MIAMI – A former sales consultant is suing her insurance company over allegations it terminated her disability benefits.
Lawyer faces charges of forgery on court orders
MIAMI – A Miami lawyer has been accused of forging the signatures of seven circuit court and Broward County judges on documents related to structured settlements cases.
Florida judicial term limits proposal quietly dies; Proposal faced tough opposition among attorneys
TALLAHASSEE – A joint House and Senate initiative to make judicial term limits part of Florida's constitution seems to have quietly died, but it was the wrong approach and a counter proposal won't be made, a Florida Bar Association chairman recently said.