News from December 2016
Attorney general moves to stop Mathis retrial despite critic's allegations
JACKSONVILLE – Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is attempting to put a stop to a retrial in the case of Kelly Mathis, who was convicted and sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in the Allied Veterans of the World case.
Appeals court decides not to consider rehearing on $8M asbestos settlement overturn
WEST PALM BEACH – On Nov. 9, Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal refused to reconsider its Sept. 14 decision to overturn a 2013 $8 million award to Richard DeLisle, who sued multiple companies, including R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Crane Co., for his mesothelioma diagnosis.
AA&A Painting Services accused of wage violation, bounced checks
MIAMI — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against A.A. & A Fast Construction LLC d/b/a AA&A Painting Services and Virginia Ortiz, claiming the employers violated wage law.
Select Portfolio Servicing accused of violating telephone law
MIAMI — A consumer is suing Select Portfolio Servicing Inc., a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
An employee sues employer over alleged violation of FLSA
MIAMI — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Advance Cleaning Group Inc. and owner Eddy Montiel, alleging violation of wage law.
Solomon, Vigh law firm accused of sending incorrect collection letter
MIAMI — A man has filed a class-action lawsuit against law firm Solomon, Vigh, P.A. and lawyer Marvin Solomon, debt collectors, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston accused of incorrectly denying benefits
OCALA — A man is suing Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston, an insurance firm, citing alleged breach of contract.
Bank accused of making phone calls in violation of law
TAMPA — A man is suing Synchrony Bank f/k/a GE Capital Retail Bank, a financial institution, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Former employee claims Eliana Corporation violated wage law
MIAMI — A former employee of a gas station and convenience store is suing Eliana Corporation and owners Domingo Marte and Miguel A. Marte, alleging violation of wage law.
Woman accuses Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc. of discrimination
TAMPA — A former senior systems administrator for Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc. is suing the company over allegations of age and sex discrimination.
Woman claims The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company wrongly denied benefits
ORLANDO — A woman is suing The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, alleging breach of contract.
Woman fights benefit denial by United of Omaha Life Insurance Company
JACKSONVILLE — A woman is suing United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, alleging breach of contract.
Former Wentworth Golf Club employee claims violation of overtime law
TAMPA — A former mechanic for Ace Wentworth Inc., d/b/a Wentworth Golf Club, and William Place has filed a class action lawsuit against the defendants for allegedly violating wage law.
Exeter Finance Corp. claims breach of settlement agreement
MIAMI — A Texas corporation is suing Michael's Auto Sales Corp. and car dealer Michael Nunez, with counts against the company and/or Nunez alleging breach of settlement agreement, breach of dealer agreement, fraud in the inducement and fraudulent suppressions and omissions.
The Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston wrongly terminated benefits, woman claims
MIAMI — A woman is suing The Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston, an insurance firm, citing alleged breach of contract.
Undisputed Construction Services LLC alleged to have not paid overtime wages
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County man claims he was not properly compensated by his former construction company employer.
Healthcare Revenue Recovery Group allegedly violated collection practices with communications
MIAMI – An individual claims a debt collector has engaged in illegal practices with its attempt to collect an alleged debt.
Website alleged to offer counterfeit Chanel items
MIAMI – An online retailer is accused of selling counterfeit Chanel products.
Medical Management International Inc. alleged to have violated TCPA
MIAMI – A Hollywood resident claims an Oregon pet health care company continued to call him after he asked it to stop.
Man claims B & B Contracting Inc. terminated him after unpaid overtime complaints
MIAMI – A man formerly employed as a tile installer and laborer alleges he was not properly compensated for all hours worked and was terminated in retaliation for his complaints.