News from December 2016
Consumer alleges Central Financial Control mailed her incomplete collection letter
MIAMI – A Palm Beach County consumer claims a debt collector mailed her a letter that violates debt collection laws.
Carnival cruise passenger alleges ladder in cabin caused injuries
MIAMI – A Texas woman alleges she was injured on a cruise ship because of a bunk bed ladder.
Former Magnum Coatings employee claims he is owed unpaid wages
ORLANDO – A Tampa man claims his former Brandon employers did not properly compensate him for overtime hours that he worked.
Tint World accused Tint Store Pompano Beach of using trademark
MIAMI – A Boca Raton company claims a Pompano Beach corporation is using its registered trademark.
Former Southwest Plumbing Services employee alleges he is owed overtime wages
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County man alleges he was not properly paid for all hours worked by his former employer.
Man alleges LINA wrongfully denied claim for disability benefits
MIAMI – A Broward County man alleges his claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
First National Collection Bureau Inc. alleged to have sent misleading collection letter
MIAMI – A Broward County consumer is accusing a Nevada debt collector of misleading practices.
Former employee alleges Sherman Development Co. LLC did not pay overtime wages
MIAMI – A woman alleges she was not adequately compensated by her former employer.
Florida trial lawyers donate $6.2 million to political candidates
TALLAHASSEE -- A recent report has revealed that trial lawyers contributed a total of $6.2 million to Florida candidates' political campaigns this election cycle.
FSU law school wins prestigious competiton
TALLAHASSEE – When Florida State University's (FSU) College of Law mock trial team won first place earlier this month at the 2016 Buffalo-Niagara competition, it won the largest “invitation-only” event of its kind.
A passenger accuses Royal Caribbean Cruises of unsafe conditions that led to injuries
FLORIDA — A passenger is suing Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., a cruise ship company, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Broward County man accuses debt collector of unauthorized contact with a third party regarding his debt
FLORIDA — A Broward County consumer is suing NPAS Solutions, LLC, a debt collector, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Miam-Dade County resident files class action suit against Service 1st Mortgage for unpaid wages
FLORIDA — A Miami-Dade County man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Service 1st Mortgage, Inc., an employer, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
U.S. government seeks repayment of more than $8,000 from Putnam County man
JACKSONVILLE — The U.S. government is suing William F. Barber III, an individual, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Photographer sues law firm for alleged copyright infringement
FLORIDA — Sarasota-based photographer claims a law firm used his copyrighted images on its website without permission.
Brevard County man alleges Prudential wrongfully terminated his disability payments
ORLANDO — A Brevard County man is suing The Prudential Insurance Company of America, an insurance firm, citing alleged breach of contract for denial of disability payments.
Pensacola woman accuses former employer of unpaid wages
PENSACOLA — A woman is suing Sui Generis Endeavors LLC and Jamario Ridley, former employer, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law, and violation of workers compensation acts
Employees accuse St. Petersburg restaurant of violating overtime pay rules
TAMPA — Two employees are suing a St. Petersburg restaurant, alleging unpaid overtime wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Customer accuses Aetna of failing to pay proper benefits
JACKSONVILLE — A Davie County woman is suing Aetna, alleging violation of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Consumer accuses North Carolina bank of violating phone privacy law
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Florida man is suing a North Carolina-based bank, alleging intrusive and unwanted phone calls.