News from August 2016
Man files claim against CIGNA for alleged denial of disability payments
ORLANDO — A man has filed a claim against Life Insurance Company of North America (CIGNA) for allegedly denying his disability payments in accordance with his disability policy.
Restaurant workers file claim against employers for alleged unpaid overtime, incorrect wages
ORLANDO — A group of servers has filed a class-action lawsuit against Mika Sushi LLC, Amura Japanese Restaurant Inc. and Scarlet Chung, restaurant owner, for allegedly not receiving correct wages and for unpaid overtime.
Former employee files claim against Estep Construction for alleged unpaid overtime wages
ORLANDO — A former employee has filed a claim against Estep Construction Inc. and Jeffrey Estep, a general contractor, alleging he wasn't paid overtime wages.
Former employee files claim against Payless Shoesource alleging unpaid wages, wrongful termination
ORLANDO — A former employee has filed a claim against Payless Shoesource Inc. for alleged unpaid wages and wrongful termination.
Consumer files suit against debt collector Ocwen Loan Servicing for alleged violation of federal law
JACKSONVILLE — A consumer has filed suit against Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC alleging the debt collector violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by placing non-emergency telephone calls with an automatic telephone dialing system, and allegedly repeatedly called the consumer over a four-year period.
Former employee files claim against Meyer's Turf Management for alleged unpaid wages
MIAMI — A former employee has filed a claim against Meyer's Turf Management LLC, Meyer's Turf LLC and Roberto Forte over alleged unpaid wages.
Courts and trademark attorneys agree: Confusion between FIU, FNU unlikely
MIAMI – Florida International University (FIU) lost the latest round in its trademark infringement case against Florida National University (FNU) when the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals entered a ruling in favor of FNU in July.
Individual files claim against The Prudential Insurance Company of America for allegedly being denied disability payments
MIAMI — An individual has filed a claim against The Prudential Insurance Company of America, an insurance firm, for allegedly denying disability payments.
Former employee files claim against AAA Urgent Care Inc. for alleged unpaid wages
MIAMI — A former employee has filed suit against his previous employer, AAA Urgent Care Inc., for alleged unpaid overtime and unpaid wages.
Former employee files claim against Xart Electric Inc. for alleged unpaid overtime
MIAMI — A former employee has filed a claim against Xart Electric Inc. and the company's president, Miguel Xart, for alleged unpaid wages resulting from overtime he claims he worked.
New State Bar committee member's goal: Help assure allowance for fair, unbiased trials
TAMPA – Tampa attorney Dennis A. Lopez was appointed to the Florida Bar Code and Rules of Evidence Committee earlier this month. Lopez joins 44 other Florida attorneys serving on the committee, which plays an important role in determining the rules that govern the admission and consideration of evidence in Florida's courts.
Lawsuit fails to stop Caribbean Premier League cricket tournament from taking place
LAUDERHILL – Caribbean Premier League (CPL) cricket returned to Florida following dismissal of a lawsuit and a request for an emergency injunction by the USA Cricket Association (USACA) to stop six CPL teams from participating in a tournament staged at Central Broward Regional Park in late July.
Changing Cuba-U.S. relations could open new doors for Cuban lawyers
MIAMI – Recent developments regarding the relations between the United States and Cuba will likely have an impact on lawyers hoping to study and practice in the United States, as well as on how law schools prepare students for international engagements.
Overseas corporation files suit against Florida business for alleged trademark infringement
WEST PALM BEACH — A German-based corporation has filed suit against Taha and Mahek Enterprises Inc. after the defendant allegedly sold counterfeit water pipes with the plaintiff's trademark on them.
Passenger files suit against Celebrity Cruises after allegedly breaking her foot aboard the ship
MIAMI — A former passenger is suing Celebrity Cruises Inc. after she allegedly broke four bones in her foot due to a granite step.
Former passenger files claim against Carnival Cruise Lines after allegedly slipping, falling on the floor
MIAMI — A former passenger has filed suit against Carnival Cruise Lines after she allegedly slipped and fell on a floor covered with a liquid.
Consumer claims harassment against debt collector for allegedly calling him hundreds of times
FORT MYERS — A consumer has filed suit against Bluestem Brands Inc. after the business, a debt collector, allegedly contacted the consumer more than 150 times on his cell phone.
Man alleges hidden hole in parking lot caused him to fall
ORLANDO – An Orange County man alleges he was injured while walking on a West Landstreet Road property.
Curry's Roofing LLC accused of not paying proper wages
OCALA – A former employee alleges a Citrus County business did not pay him for working 10 to 20 hours of overtime each week.
Minnesota debt collector alleged to have violated debt law
MIAMI – A Pembroke Pines resident claims a debt collector did not report an alleged debt as disputed on his credit report.