News from August 2016
Flexsteel Pipeline Technologies claims former employee filed patent using its technology
GAINESVILLE – A Houston company alleges that a former employee of its predecessor has filed a patent based off of its technology.
Manager at Tampa location alleges Starbucks owes unpaid overtime wages
TAMPA – A store manager for a nationwide coffee chain has filed a class-action suit alleging she was not paid overtime wages while working at a Tampa location.
Baptist Medical Center claims Florida Blue owes for treatment of patient
JACKSONVILLE – A hospital alleges that an insurance company did not fully pay for emergency services provided to a beneficiary.
ACLU director: History plays key role in Florida’s No. 1 disenfranchisement ranking
MIAMI – It turns out Florida’s national top ranking in the number of disenfranchised felons is as much a historic one as it is a political one.
Landscaping company allegedly failed to pay former employee overtime
FORT MYERS — A former employee has filed suit against a landscaper for alleged failure to pay overtime wages.
Former employee claims business allegedly didn't pay him overtime
FORT MYERS— A former employee has filed suit against his previous employer alleging he wasn't paid overtime that was due to him.
Consumer alleges debt collector tried to collect additional fees
MIAMI — A consumer has filed suit against a debt collector for alleged unfair debt collection practices.
Virginia corporation allegedly used stolen information from competitors
MIAMI — Two businesses have filed suit against a Virginia corporation who allegedly hired a former employee who purportedly swiped confidential information from his previous employers.
An overseas corporation claims retailer allegedly sold counterfeit water pipes
MIAMI — A German corporation has filed suit against a retailer for allegedly selling counterfeit water pipes bearing the corporation's trademark.
Woman alleges defective pressure cooker caused injuries
NEW PORT RICHEY – A woman alleges a pressure cooker exploded and caused severe burns on her body.
Former Florida Crystals employee alleges hostile work environment because of condition
WEST PALM BEACH – A former executive secretary alleges she was retaliated against because of her medical condition.
ACLU complaint seeks to secure hormone therapy for transgender prisoner
TALLAHASSEE – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida has filed a lawsuit challenging the Florida Department of Corrections’ (DOC) denial of hormone therapy and other medically necessary treatments for a transgender woman currently serving time in a state men’s prison.
Tennessee teenager awarded $70 million in Johnson & Johnson Risperdal case, more filings expected
PHILADEPHIA -- A jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) Janssen Pharmaceuticals unit to pay $70 million in compensatory damages to a 16-year-old Tennessee male who has developed large breasts as a result of being prescribed and ingesting the drug Risperdal.
Attorney trust accounts at Florida credit unions clear a major hurdle
TALLAHASSEE – Attorneys in the state of Florida are now one step closer to being allowed to open trust accounts at Florida Credit Unions, the Florida Bar Board of Governors announced earlier this month.
Retailer allegedly sold counterfeit water pipes, is accused of trademark infringement
MIAMI — A German manufacturer has filed suit against a retailer for alleged trademark infringement pertaining to its handcrafted water pipes.
German corporation claims Farm Foodstore allegedly sold counterfeit products using its trademark
MIAMI — A German corporation has filed suit against a retailer for alleged trademark infringement regarding its handcrafted water pipes.
Former employee claims NCR Corp. allegedly failed to pay overtime wages
TAMPA — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against his employer for alleged unpaid overtime.
Cabinet installer claims Cabinet Warehouse Plus allegedly didn't pay him overtime
TAMPA — A man has filed a claim against his former employer, alleging he wasn't paid overtime.
Former employee claims Shirts R Us of Hollywood allegedly never paid her overtime wages
FORT LAUDERDALE — A woman has filed suit against her former employer, alleging unpaid wages.
Rehabilitation center claims alleged trademark infringement against Massachusetts rehab center
MIAMI — A rehabilitation center has filed suit against another rehabilitation center, claiming alleged trademark infringement for the use of its Watershed name.