News from December 2016
Orlando law firm lays off more than 50 employees, closes offices across Florida
ORLANDO -- An Orlando law firm has dismissed more than 50 of its employees after lawsuits had been filed against its partners, coupled with a decline in the number of cases the firm been handling.
National Enterprise Systems accused of harassing man with collection calls
MIAMI – A consumer alleges he was harassed by calls from a debt collector.
Former employees allege Forever Propane Sales & Service did not pay overtime
MIAMI – A Broward County employer is accused of not paying three former employees overtime wages.
ShoFlo seeks declaration regarding accusations of patent infringement
ORLANDO – An Orlando software developer alleges that it does not infringe a Wisconsin company's patents and seeks declaration from the court in the matter.
Broad Management Group accused of not paying overtime wages
TAMPA – A former maintenance serviceman for a Hillsborough County apartment complex alleges he was not paid overtime wages.
Prominent and beloved Miami attorney dies from fall
MIAMI -- To everyone who knew Steven Cantor, a prominent Miami attorney specializing in
international and domestic tax planning and who was the founder of the Cantor Group,
his untimely death Oct. 12 came as a shock.
Man alleges water-resistant Invicta Watch was damaged by water
MIAMI – A New York man has filed a class-action suit over allegations that a Hollywood business made false claims that its watches are suitable for use in water.
Former Razzledazzle Barbershop employees allege they are owed unpaid overtime wages
MIAMI – Two former employees of a barbershop chain allege they were not properly compensated for all hours worked.
Mother alleges child was injured on metal strip in Carnival ship's cabin
MIAMI – A Georgia mother alleges her child was injured because of a metal strip on the floor of their cabin on a cruise ship.
Man accuses Citgo Petroleum of sending unwanted text messages
PALM BEACH – A Palm Beach County man alleges a Houston business sent him unsolicited text messages.
Former J&S Towing and Transport Services employee alleges he is owed overtime pay
MIAMI – A man alleges his former employer did not adequately compensate him for all hours worked per week.
Woman alleges Ocwen Loan Servicing has called hundreds of times without consent
MIAMI – A consumer alleges a debt collector has been unlawfully contacting her.
Passenger alleges he was injured because Carnival did not mark hole in floor of ship
MIAMI – A New York man alleges he was injured on a cruise ship due to an unmarked hole in the floor.
Wish Wash 2 LLC employee alleges she was not paid overtime wages
&&& MIAMI – A Palm Beach County car wash and its owners are accused of not paying employees overtime.
Couple sues Barclay's bank after losing $6.5 million on investment
PALM BEACH -- A lawyer in Palm Beach has sued Barclays, claiming
the bank forced her and her husband into an investment that allegedly cost them $6.5
million.
Deltona city ordinance raises First Amendment questions, draws harsh criticism
DELTONA -- A newly proposed Deltona city ordinance designed to promote civility among city employees and elected officials is inspiring some very uncivil responses.
Attorney Victoria Cruz-Garcia awardsTampa Hispanic Bar Association scholarship in her name
TAMPA -- Victoria Cruz-Garcia, an attorney with Givens Givens Sparks, awarded two scholarships in her name at the 10th annual Tampa Hispanic Bar Association (THBA) ceremony held last month at The Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club.
Florida court rejects AT&T telecom contract protest
TALLAHASSEE -- A Florida appellate court confirmed that the Florida Department of Management Services did not err in its decision regarding a major state telecommunications contract that was questioned by AT&T.
Florida Bar Association warns those seeking advice on immigration law to avoid 'notarios'
MIAMI -- The Florida Bar Association is warning people seeking advice on immigration to avoid using non-lawyers for such advice. Notaries, or notarios, allegedly have been preying on those looking for legal guidance on immigration issues by offering unqualified advice and illegal services.
Nursing home residents unbound by unsigned contracts, says Florida Supreme Court
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that the residents of nursing homes who lack the capacity to sign any contract cannot be held accountable to such agreements.