News from December 2016
Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company accused of wrongly withholding benefits
MIAMI — A man is suing Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Charley's Steakery accused of violating wage laws
ORLANDO, Florida — Four former employees are suing DCS Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Charley's Steakery, and David Stewart and Sue Stewart, alleging violation of wage laws.
The Prudential Insurance Company of America accused of improperly denying benefits
MIAMI — A woman is suing The Prudential Insurance Company of America, citing alleged breach of contract.
Man says Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company owes him benefits
MIAMI — A man is suing Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman blames Coastland Center, others for fall injuries
COLLIER, Florida — An individual is suing Coastland Center LLC, ERMC of America LLC and Glen Harrell, allegingd insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Primo Cafe & Market Inc. and Alejandro Marcarian accused of violating wage laws
MIAMI — A woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against Primo Cafe & Market Inc. and Alejandro Marcarian, joint employers, citing alleged violations of wage laws.
Olympus Medical Plan accused of sending unwanted fax
MIAMI — A wellness center is suing Olympus Medical Plan LLC, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Woman claims Sumter Electric Cooperative violated wage law
OCALA, Florida — A former communications specialist for Sumter Electric Cooperative Inc. is suing the co-op for allegedly violating wage law.
Woman says disability benefits have been improperly denied
MIAMI — A woman is suing Aetna Life Insurance Company, alleging violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Florida falls to No. 4 on ATRA's annual Judicial Hellhole list
This year's report focused less on Florida as a whole and more on the state's Supreme Court and south Florida.
West Coast Trucking Corp. accused of not paying overtime wages
MIAMI – A Dade County man formerly employed as a warehouseman alleges he was not properly compensated for all hours that he worked.
Consumer claims credit report contains incorrect information
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Hollywood consumer alleges a debt that is not his is listed on his credit report.
Woman alleges fall on Carnival ship caused injuries
FORT LAUDERDALE – A woman alleges she was confined to her cabin and didn't get to enjoy a cruise because of a fall on the ship.
Woman claims Credence Resource Management invaded privacy with calls
MIAMI – A woman alleges she was called hundreds of times by a debt collector.
Bridges to remain attorney for Polk County Public Schools
Florida's Polk County School Board decided to leave in place the automatic contract renewal for Wes Bridges, the school district’s attorney, despite dissension from some members at its meeting Wednesday night.
Former Brandywyne Convalescent Center Inc. employee files suit for allegedly unpaid overtime
TAMPA – A woman alleges she is owed wages for overtime work she performed for her former employer.
One Call Medical, NJ company alleged to have sent junk fax
ORLANDO – A Jacksonville business sand a New Jersey company are accused of sending junk faxes to an Ohio corporation.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide guest claims finger was lacerated on waterslide
ORLANDO – A guest at an Orange County hotel claims his hand was injured on a waterslide.
Former employee claims Burgers and Suds did not pay overtime wages
MIAMI – A former employee for a restaurant claims he was not paid the appropriate wage rate for overtime hours.
Florida State University Panama City appoints former attorney as new dean
PANAMA CITY – Former attorney and interim dean Randy Hanna has been appointed as dean of Florida State University (FSU) Panama City.