News from December 2016
Lawson for state Supreme Court justice wise choice by governor, FL business advocate says
TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott's appointment of a conservative appeals court judge from Winter Park is good news for business owners, an advocate said during an interview shortly after the governor's pick was announced earlier today.
Customer blames Target for fall, injuries
ORLANDO — An Orlando woman is suing Target, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Passenger blames Norwegian Cruise Line for injuries
MIAMI — A Florida woman is suing Norwegian Cruise Line, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
'Witch hunt’ for Indiana attorney from failed Florida firm ends in suspension
INDIANAPOLIS -- A Florida real estate broker, who is a registered member of the Indiana Bar, was found guilty of illegally practicing law in Florida and has been sentenced to 18 months of suspension without the benefit of automatic reinstatement.
Worker alleges Deerfield Beach business failed to pay overtime
MIAMI — A Boynton Beach woman is suing a Deerfield Beach restaurant, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Ruling allows Leesburg middle school students to form gay straight alliance club
LEESBURG, Fla. - Students at Carver Middle School in Leesburg can move forward with the creation of a gay-straight alliance (GSA) club following a Dec. 6 court ruling.
Employee accuses restaurant of failing to play proper overtime wages
ORLANDO — An employee is suing a Brevard County restaurant, alleging unpaid overtime wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
3 workers accuse employer of failing to pay proper wages
TAMPA — Three employees are suing a Tampa business, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Florida Supreme Court ruling addresses insurance payment clause debate
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court has sided with a homeowner who sued American Home Assurance Co. Inc. after the insurer denied his claim related to water damage in his Naples home.
Two workers accuse fish business of failing to pay overtime
MIAMI — Two Dade County men are suing a Miami fish business, alleging unpaid overtime wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Passenger blames Carnival cruise ship for injuries
MIAMI — A Florida passenger is suing the Carnival cruise ship company, alleging the defendant's negligence resulted in injuries to the plaintiff.
Passenger alleges Carnival's negligence caused injuries aboard cruise ship
MIAMI — A Texas woman is suing the Carnival cruise line, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Ave Maria School of Law in North Naples dedicates library to veterans
NAPLES, Florida -- Seventy-five years since the deadly Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Ave Maria School of Law marked the infamous day with a ceremony renaming the school’s library the Veterans Memorial Law Library.
Employee alleges Florida company failed to pay overtime
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County man is suing a Florida company, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Sweetwater Bar & Grill accused of violating overtime law
MIAMI — An employee is suing Spackler Enterprises LLC d/b/a Sweetwater Bar & Grill, Frank Clinton Reed and Sean Iglehart, employers, citing alleged violation of wage law.
Man seeks benefits from Dearborn National Life Insurance Company
ORLANDO, Florida — A man is suing Dearborn National Life Insurance Company, citing alleged violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Advance Auto Locksmith accused of not paying proper overtime
ORLANDO, Florida — A man is suing Advance Auto Locksmith Inc., Darren Dent and Richard Wilkinson, his employers, citing alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Capital One Bank accused of violating telephone law
DUVAL, Florida — A consumer is suing Capital One Bank, N.A., a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Cavalry Portfolio Services accused of violating collection law
MIAMI — A consumer is suing Cavalry Portfolio Services LLC, a debt collector, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Orchidman Landscape Artisans accused of violating wage law
MIAMI — An employee is suing Orchidman Landscape Artisans Corp., alleging violation of wage laws.