News from December 2016
Charges dropped against Miami-Dade judge
TALLAHASSEE -- The Miami-Dade judge set to face a criminal mischief trial for destroying a pickup truck using a metal pipe in June escaped prosecution after the charges were dropped.
Woman alleges Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Co. wrongfully terminated disability payments
FLORIDA — A woman is suing Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Co., an insurance firm, citing alleged breach of contract due to termination of disability payments.
Chanel files suit against several parties to stop sale of counterfeit products
FLORIDA — Chanel Inc., a New York corporation, is suing several business entities, citing alleged unfair competition and trademark infringement.
U.S. government claims Hillsborough resident owes more than $41,000
TAMPA — A government entity is suing a Hillsborough resident, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Gainesville resident files class action lawsuit against Honda due to defective airbag
GAINESVILLE — A Gainesville resident has filed a class action lawsuit against American Honda Motor Co., Inc., a vehicle manufacturer, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries, negligence and product liability.
Labor group alleges Electric Company of South Florida, Inc. did not make monthly benefit contributions
ORLANDO — A labor group are suing Electric Company of South Florida, Inc., an employer, citing alleged breach of contract.
U.S. government seeks to have Pasco County resident repay more than $10,000 in debt
TAMPA — A government entity is suing a Pasco County resident, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Getty Images accuses Florida Lawyers Network of using its images without permission
FLORIDA — Getty Images is suing Florida Lawyers Network, LLC, a Florida company, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Man claims IAGL Properties didn't pay overtime
ORLANDO — A man is suing former employers IAGL Properties LLC and Ian Anderson, employer, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Employee claims parking management company failed to pay him overtime wages
An employee is suing Seven-One-Seven Parking Management Services, Inc., citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Property owner alleges insurance company failed to provide coverage for damages
A property owner is suing American Security Insurance Co., an insurance firm, citing alleged breach of contract.
MetLife accuses client of unjust enrichment
TAMPA — Metropolitan Life is suing a Pinellas County man, alleging unjust enrichment in hiding pertinent facts about his medical history.
Illinois corporation accuses Florida resident of trademark infringement
FORT PIERCE — An Illinois corporation is suing a Florida man, alleging he illegally advertises the services of the plaintiff.
Employee accuses pet business of failing to pay overtime
MIAMI — An employee is suing a Florida pet business, alleging unpaid overtime wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Chanel accuses competitors of trademark infringement
MIAMI — Chanel is suing business competitors, alleging unfair competition.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
BARTOW — A Florida motorist is suing a Canadian driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Employee accuses Miami exterminator of failing to pay overtime
MIAMI — A Miami-Dade County man is suing a Miami extermination business, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts in not paying proper overtime.
Weather prompts rescheduling of arguments in indigent care reimbursement case
TALLAHASSEE -- Oral arguments will not resume until Feb. 8 in the constitutional battle over a 2003 state law requiring Sarasota County to reimburse private hospitals for providing indigent care, due to the weather.
Customer alleges Wal-Mart store wrongly accused him of stealing TV
MIAMI — A Broward County man is suing Wal-Mart, alleging the defendant's Miramar store wrongly accused the plaintiff of stealing a TV set.
California photography studio accuses Florida competitor of copyright infringement
MIAMI — A California photography studio is suing a Florida competitor, alleging copyright infringement.