News from December 2016
Florida pharmacy owner to pay $4.25 million fine
ORLANDO -- A Florida compound pharmacy owner is the latest proprietor in an ongoing probe to agree to reimburse the federal government millions of dollars in fines over alleged billing violations of the Department of Defense’s TRICARE program.
Florida joint venture accuses Minnesota competitor of patent infringement
ORLANDO — A Florida joint venture is suing a Minnesota company, alleging patent infringement.
Miami souvenir company accuses competitor of copyright infringement
MIAMI — A Miami souvenir company is suing a Florida competitor, alleging copyright infringement.
Arizona consumer alleges telemarketer violated phone harassment law
MIAMI — An Arizona man is suing a telemarketer, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Attorney claims Hillsborough firefighter wanted on misdemeanor battery charge has not fled the state
TAMPA — A Hillsborough County firefighter wanted on a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from his alleged involvement in a Key West bar fight maintains he will turn himself in to face the charges, but has no intention of altering his vacation plans that would require him to return to Florida early.
Worker alleges Miami company failed to pay overtime
MIAMI — An employee is suing a Miami company, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Disabled employee alleges Prudential failed to pay benefits
MIAMI — A Florida woman is suing Prudential Insurance, alleging failure to pay disability benefits.
Marriage therapist intern alleges employer did not pay proper wages
WEST PALM BEACH — An former employee is suing a Palm Beach County business, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Gucci alleges competitors are selling counterfeit merchandise
MIAMI — Gucci is suing competitors, alleging they are selling counterfeit copies of Gucci products.
Homeowners face stiffer limits on sinkhole policies under state-created agency
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – According to an Oct. 20 Florida Supreme Court ruling, a homeowner’s rights under a sinkhole policy are limited once an insurer becomes insolvent and the claim goes to the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (FIGA).
Consumer claims Enhanced Recovery Co. keeps calling to reach another party
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County man alleges a debt collector is calling him in an attempt to collect a debt owed by a third party.
Man files suit against Liberty Life Assurance Co. over disability benefit claim
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Florida man alleges his claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Woman claims bed on Royal Caribbean Cruise ship fell, struck her head
MIAMI – An Orange County woman alleges she was injured by a bed in her room on a cruise ship.
Flowers Foods Inc. baked goods distributor alleges he was not paid overtime wages
TAMPA – A baked goods distributor alleges he was not properly compensated for overtime work.
Terminix International Inc. accused of telephone harassment
TAMPA – A St. Petersburg woman alleges a debt collector is harassing her with calls for a debt she does not owe.
Woman alleges Ocwen Loan Servicing continued to contact her after she settled debt
SARASOTA – A consumer alleges a debt collector continued to contact her after she settled a debt.