News from August 2016
Former employee claims AMS Inc. owes unpaid overtime wages
FORT MYERS – A Lee County man alleges his former Pompano Beach employer claims he was not paid an overtime rate for extra hours worked.
Jacksonville business alleged to have infringed Live Face on Web software
JACKSONVILLE – A Pennsylvania company is accusing a Jacksonville business of using an infringing version of its software.
Man alleges Unum Life wrongfully terminated disability benefits
TAMPA – A Polk County man alleges his disability benefits were terminated despite still meeting the terms of disability according to the plan.
Man claims cruise ship massage caused herniated disc
MIAMI – A North Carolina man alleges he required surgery for neck injuries sustained during a massage on a cruise ship.
Class action filed against Palm Beach-Broward Landscaping over wage allegations
MIAMI – A landscaper has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former employer over allegations he was not paid overtime wages.
Woman claims Target employee injured her with grocery carts
JACKSONVILLE – A Jackonsville woman alleges she was injured by a store employee while shopping at a Target.
Government alleges woman defaulted on student loan
FORT MYERS – A Lee County resident is alleged to have defaulted on a student loan.
Horton and Diaz face off in Florida House District 120 Democratic Primary
KEY LARGO – In today’s vote in the Democratic Primary for District 120 of the Florida House of Representatives, candidates will be deciding between two young attorneys -
Daniel Horton, age 31, or Kevin Diaz, age 28.
Dist. 112 state House candidate cautiously optimistic
KEY BISCAYNE – Mike Davey, the Republican candidate for the Florida state House seat being vacated by Rep. José Javier Rodríguez (D-Miami), said today he is cautiously optimistic going into tomorrow's primary election.
Sapore Di Mare Italian Seafood restaurant allegedly required man to use illegal tip pool
MIAMI — A former employee has filed suit against the restaurant where he worked after he allegedly was denied overtime pay and claims he was forced to put his tips in an illegal tip pool.
Man loses finger at work, alleges breach of contract after insurance company denies disability
MIAMI — A man who claims he severed his finger and broke another while at work has filed suit against an insurance company after he allegedly was denied short-term and long-term disability payments.
Shopper slips and falls in Sam's Club, alleges negligence
SARASOTA — A consumer has filed suit against a retailer after she allegedly slipped in a puddle of liquid in the store and fell.
Overseas manufacturer claims retailer allegedly sold water pipes bearing its trademark
FORT LAUDERDALE — A German manufacturer has filed suit against a service station for allegedly selling counterfeit items bearing the plaintiff's trademark.
Couple claims Miami Airport Hilton allegedly negligent in accident
MIAMI — A couple has filed suit against the Miami Airport LLC after the wife allegedly slipped and fell on wet pavement outside the Miami Airport Hilton.
Business claims National Union Fire Insurance Company allegedly withheld insurance reimbursement
JACKSONVILLE — A Delaware corporation has filed suit against an insurance company for allegedly withholding reimbursement, which violates its insurance policy.
Brevard clerk says EDC documents made deal 'go'
TITUSVILLE – Brevard County Clerk of Court Scott Ellis has waited more than three years for this.
United Receivables Group LLC accused of using autodialing system to call to collect alleged debt
TAMPA – A Pinellas County consumer claims a debt collector contacted him repeatedly using an automatic dialing system.
Two people claim Cigna, LINA have not paid insurance benefits per policy terms
FORT MYERS – Two insurance companies are facing accusations that they have not paid insurance benefits to the policy's beneficiaries.
American Recovery Systems faces class action over voice mail contents
MIAMI – A Broward County woman claims a New York debt collector engaged in deceptive practices when calling to collect an alleged debt and has filed a class-action suit.
Heritage Spring Community Association Inc. accused of not paying worker proper wages
TAMPA – A maintenance worker alleges he was not making minimum wage while working for a gated community in Trinity.