News from April 2016
Man files suit against Houston-based debt collector
ORLANDO – A Lakeland consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector, alleging that it misstated rights afforded by debt collection law.
Pinellas woman alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated
TAMPA – A registered nurse alleges her long-term disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Dade County resident seeks allegedly unpaid overtime wages from Pacific Glass
MIAMI – An assistant installer has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former employer over allegations he was not paid overtime wages.
Beauty product company files trademark suit against Anastasia Beverly Hills Inc.
MIAMI – A Hollywood beauty product company is suing a California cosmetic product distributor alleging unauthorized use of the Hard Candy trademark.
Broward County resident accuses Hotel Motel Inc. of unpaid wages
FORT LAUDERDALE – A desk clerk is suing his former employer over allegations he was not paid overtime.
Man accuses Buddy's Home Furnishing of telephone harassment
TAMPA – Pasco County man alleges that a business harassed him by phone for a purported debt owed for mattress set he claims was returned.
Attorney couple starts 'progressive and independent' super-PAC; Bernie Sanders is favored candidate
MIAMI – Before this year, attorney Elizabeth Beck may not have seemed like the kind of person to start a political action committee.
Midland Credit Management Inc. accused of repeatedly calling wrong person to collect debt
FORT LAUDERDALE – A man is suing a debt collector over allegations it has repeatedly called him in an attempt to reach an unknown third party.
Former employee alleges Aircraft Aramture owes him unpaid overtime wages
MIAMI – A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against an aircraft parts repair company alleging he regularly worked more than 52 hours a week but was only paid for 40.
Insurance company files suit against representative for allegedly not returning commission
MIAMI – An Aventura sales representative with an insurance company is being sued by the company over allegations of breach of contract regarding a commission.
Orlando resident accuses Navient Solutions Inc. of telephone harassment
ORLANDO – An Orlando resident has filed suit against a debt collector over allegations it kept calling him after he requested the calls to stop.
Woman files suit against Prudential Insurance Co. alleging it wrongfully denied her benefits
MIAMI – A former JPMorgan Chase Bank employee claims she was wrongfully denied long-term disability benefits.
Former cook alleges Pizza Point I did not pay him overtime
MIAMI – A cook has filed suit against his former employers over allegations he was not paid overtime wages when he worked more than 40 hours a week.
Pompano Service Station, Cypress Petroleum accused of discrimination
MIAMI – A Miami man claims that a Pompano property is not in compliance with regulations regarding access to those with disabilities.
Florida State Law School seeks new dean
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida State University (FSU) College of Law is currently conducting a national search to fill the vacancy left by Dean Donald J. Weidner, who announced in August 2015 his plans to retire as of June.
Celebrity Summit passenger alleges she was injured in fall on ship
MIAMI – A Kansas woman who was a passenger on the Celebrity Summit is suing the cruise line owner alleging she was injured on the ship.
Osceola County resident accuses The Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. of wrongful termination of benefits
ORLANDO – A registered nurse alleges that he was wrongfully terminated from receiving disability benefits.
Mobile Peluso LLC accused of not paying overtime
TAMPA – A man has filed suit against his former Hillsborough County employer alleging he was not paid overtime wages.
Cellist accuses former employer of age discrimination
ORLANDO – A musician is suing her former employer over allegations she was wrongfully terminated because of her age.
Miami-Dade County resident accuses former employer of wrongful termination
MIAMI – An office assistant has filed suit against her former employers over allegations she was terminated because she was pregnant.