News from August 2016
Cruise passenger alleges she was injured on watercraft excursion tour
MIAMI – An Oasis of the Seas cruise ship passenger alleges she fractured her pelvis on an excursion tour because of hazardous water conditions.
Former employee alleges Hi Tech Solutions USA Corp. owes unpaid overtime
MIAMI – A man alleges he was not paid overtime wages while formerly employed for a Broward County company.
Premier Floral Corporation allegedly failed to pay employee overtime wages
MIAMI — An employee has filed suit against a floral company for unpaid overtime.
Employee claims Dollar Tree allegedly did not pay him for earned overtime
SANFORD — An employee has filed suit against a discount store for allegedly not paying the plaintiff for overtime hours.
Appeals court decision could affect emergency medical care for immigrants
TALLAHASSEE – An appeals court decision could affect how hospitals handle emergency care of immigrants, a law professor told The Florida Record.
Greenspoon Marder acquires Florida Health Law Center as part of its expansion
FORT LAUDERDALE – Greenspoon Marder, a Florida-based national law firm, has acquired Florida Health Law Center as part of its expanding areas of legal service.
State Supreme Court to hear case over wording of Allstate insurance policy regarding PIP fees
TALLAHASSEE – Florida’s Supreme Court will soon weigh in on the dispute between Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Co and Florida Wellness & Rehabilitation.
Policyholder fights disability claim appeal, alleges breach of contract against Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
MIAMI — A man has filed a claim against Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. alleging the insurance company unfairly denied disability payments.
Consumer claims Johnson & Johnson powder product allegedly led to her cancer diagnosis
FORT MYERS — A consumer has filed suit against Johnson & Johnson, Johnson Consumer Cos. Inc., Imerys Talc America Inc., Personal Care Products Council, John Does/Jane Does 1-30 and other business entities, alleging that the talc in a feminine hygiene product led to her ovarian cancer diagnosis.
Trio claims Granite Source Corp. did not pay them for overtime hours worked
MIAMI — Three individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against Granite Source Corp. and Carlos Gonzales for alleged unpaid overtime.
Man claims Liberty Life Assurance Co. wrongly denied long-term disability payments
MIAMI — A man has filed suit against Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston for allegedly denying his claim for long-term disability payments.
Former employee claims she wasn't paid minimum wage, overtime by El Paso Mexican Restaurant
TAMPA — A former employee has filed suit against El Paso Mexican Restaurant claiming she wasn't paid the applicable minimum wage nor received any overtime compensation.
Woman alleges crew of cruise ship broke shoulder
MIAMI – A New York woman claims the crew of a cruise ship broke her shoulder while providing assistance.
Cigna Corp. employee seeks reinstatement of disability benefits
MIAMI – A Cigna Corp. employee alleges she was wrongfully terminated from receiving disability benefits.
Financial Recovery Services Inc. accused of using misleading statements in letter
MIAMI – A Deerfield Beach man claims a debt collector used misleading and false statements in an attempt to collect an alleged debt.
Acute Patient Care Inc. accused of not paying overtime, filing false tax reports
ORLANDO – A Kissimmee acute patient care facility is accused of not paying a nursing assistant overtime wages.
Ace American Insurance Co. accused of breach of contract in boat lawsuit
TAMPA – Two Hillsborough County corporations have filed suit against an insurance company after a lawsuit over work done on a boat.
Consumer alleges Receivables Performance Management violated laws with voice mails
ORLANDO – A Kissimmee woman alleges a debt collector violated federal law with the voice mails it left on her cellphone.
Former employee claims Johnson & Johnson Cleaning Services Inc. owes unpaid wages
TALLAHASSEE – A painter and cleaner has filed a class-action suit against his former employer over allegations it did not pay him overtime wages.
Former employee files claim against East Ridge Retirement Village for alleged unpaid overtime
WEST PALM BEACH— A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against East Ridge Retirement Village Inc. and Jeffrey Merritt for alleged unpaid wages.