News from August 2016
Tennessee company files suit against United Water Restoration Group over alleged trademark infringement
ORLANDO — A Tennessee company has filed a claim against United Water Restoration Group Inc., Endre Banfi and Zoltan Kurucz for alleged trademark infringement.
Plumber files claim against former employer for alleged unpaid overtime wages
TAMPA — A plumber has filed a class-action lawsuit against The Drain Team Inc and Peter Maccio for alleged unpaid overtime wages.
Passenger trips and fractures shoulder on cruise ship, files suit against Carnival Corp.Passenger trips, fractures shoulder on Carnival cruise ship and files suit
MIAMI — A passenger has filed a claim against Carnival Corp. after she allegedly tripped and fell over an uneven floor onto a deck, fracturing her shoulder and requiring surgery, then physical therapy.
Medical transporter files class-action suit against Pasteur Medical Group for unpaid overtime
MIAMI — A former employee has filed a class-action suit against Pasteur Medical Group LLC and manager Jose Sotolongo after he alleges he wasn't paid overtime for additional hours worked at home beyond the 40-hour work week.
Supreme Court disciplines 32 attorneys, Florida Bar summary reports
TALLAHASSEE – Based on the summaries of orders that were issued between April 4 and June 30, the Florida Bar disciplined 32 attorneys for various offenses, ranging from six disbarments, two revocations, 16 suspensions, and eight public reprimands. Additionally, two attorneys received probation and one was required to pay restitution.
Bar files complaint against lawyer who allegedly filed false police report against another attorney
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Bar recently filed a complaint against attorney Bernardo Roman III for three lawsuits that he filed against Michael Tein and Guy Lewis with the Lewis Tein law firm.
Sharp spike in work comp cases following state Supreme Court judgment
TALLAHASSEE - Florida’s workers’ compensation claims office have seen a sharp spike in cases filed following a landmark state Supreme Court ruling that barred capping attorney fees.
Insurance company files complaint seeking declaratory relief
ORLANDO — An insurance company has filed a complaint for declaratory relief after a policyholder was shot by a member of Tactic Security Enforcement's security team.
Waitress seeks thousands in damages from Miller's Ale House for allegedly unpaid overtime
MIAMI – A waitress alleges that a Miami-Dade County restaurant did not pay her overtime wages.
Widow claims Hartford Life wrongfully denied her benefit claim
ORLANDO – A widow alleges a Connecticut insurance company unlawfully denied her benefits from her late husband's insurance policy.
Georgia couple alleges wife was injured in accident in Hamilton County
JASPER – A Georgia couple has filed suit against an Alabama business and its employee after an accident in Hamilton County.
Celebrity Reflection accused of negligence over allegedly slippery gangway
MIAMI – A woman alleges she was injured when she slipped on a gangway on a cruise ship.
Waitress alleges Diner 84 Inc. owes her unpaid overtime wages
MIAMI – A waitress alleges her former employer owes her unpaid overtime wages.
Washington state man claims Orlando residents wrongfully accused him of stalking
TAMPA – A Washington man has filed a suit against two Orlando residents alleging they falsely accused him of stalking.
Man claims he is not responsible for alleged debt owed by late spouse
TAMPA – A Pasco County man claims a creditor continues to contact him regarding a debt allegedly owed by his late wife.
Trial alleging PWC committed accounting fraud could last through September
“I am going to prove to you that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP didn’t do its job of auditing Colonial Bank to determine whether its financial statements were true,” said attorney Steven Thomas.
Former employee claims he was shorted overtime pay by Fitzgerald's of Pasco
CLEARWATER — A man has filed a claim against his former employer, Fitzgerald's of Pasco Inc., alleging he wasn't paid for overtime hours he worked.
A consumer is suing debt collector for alleged unfair practices
TAMPA — A consumer has filed a claim against Debski & Associates PA alleging that the debt collector used false, deceptive or misleading representations to collect debt.
Former employees file suit against Nuterra Management, Legomatic Construction
TAMPA — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against joint employers Nuterra Management LLC and Legomatic Construction LLC for alleged unpaid wages.
Motorist files suit against State Farm for alleged improper claim settlement
SANFORD — A motorist has filed a claim against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company after she was involved in a car accident and allegedly did not receive full reimbursement from the insurance carrier.