News from December 2016
Comenity Bank accused of violating phone law
FORT PIERCE — A woman is suing Comenity LLC, d/b/a Comenity Bank, a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Passenger blames injury on Carnival Cruise Lines
MIAMI — A passenger is suing Carnival Corporation, d/b/a Carnival Cruise Lines, a cruise ship company, alleging negligence and insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Former employee says election supervisor refused to pay overtime
MIAMI — A former IT employee is suing employer Brenda Snipes, in her official capacity as Broward County Supervisor of Elections, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
State senator makes second attempt to limit attorney's fees
Proposed bill would give judges more discretionary award options
Woman alleges she was terminated in retaliation by Verimed Health Group because of pregnancy
NEW PORT RICHEY – A woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated from her job as a lead medical assistant because of her pregnancy.
Consumer alleges Vero Beach debt collectors' timeline demand for payment violates FDCPA
MIAMI – An Indian River County consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against two Vero Beach debt collectors alleging that they sent a collection letter to the plaintiff that violated debt collection laws.
Woman claims Citibank harassed her over alleged debt owed by husband
ORLANDO – An Orange County woman claims a financial institution has harassed her with calls for debt allegedly owed by her husband.
Legal reform advocates not optimistic in advance of med mal ruling at Florida Supreme Court
TALLAHASSEE - Tort reform advocates in Florida say they expect the state Supreme Court to overturn a 2013 law enacted to “level the playing field” for defendants and their attorneys in medical malpractice cases.
Former No Pressure Roof Cleaning employee claims he was not paid overtime
WEST PALM BEACH – A Loxahatchee employer is accused of wrongfully classifying its employees as independent contractors.
Woman alleges driver's negligence caused Auburndale crash
TAMPA – A Winter Haven resident claims she was injured in an accident in Auburndale.
Suntrust Mortgage Inc. alleged to have harassed property owners with calls
TAMPA – Hillsborough County property owners allege a mortgage servicer continues to call them after they revoked their consent to be contacted.
Orange County man claims Reliance Standard Life wrongfully denied benefits
ORLANDO – An Orange County man alleges his claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Consumer claims Genpact Services did not identify itself as a debt collector in calls
MIAMI – An Indian River County man alleges a Connecticut-based debt collector called him without identifying itself.
Sascosports Inc. accused of not paying overtime wages
ORLANDO – A former employee for a vintage car restorer alleges he was not adequately compensated for overtime hours.
Former Theeratat & Preeda Corp. employees allege they are owed overtime
FORT PIERCE – Two former laborers for a Vero Beach restaurant allege they were not paid overtime.
Karaoke with Andrea, Sanibel Island restaurant accused of using counterfeit karaoke tracks
FORT MYERS – A North Carolina company alleges counterfeit versions of its karaoke tracks were used at a Sanibel Island restaurant.
Class-action lawsuit seeks to crack down on condo association fees
MIAMI – A new class-action lawsuit against a Miami condominium association claims that associations routinely overcharge consumers far more than the legally capped amount.
Tallahassee lawyers want Florida Supreme to rule on home-rule question
TALLAHASSEE – After an ongoing dispute over the residency case of Tallahassee City Commissioner Scott Maddox, city attorneys want the Florida Supreme Court to address whether state courts can seize the city’s authority to determine the eligibility of its own elected officials.
Appeals court takes $2 million of award to Nantucket Enterprises restaurant in eviction case
PALM BEACH GARDENS – On Dec. 7, a Florida district court of appeals reversed its monetary award to Nantucket Enterprises Inc. for conversion damages after the restaurant was forced out of the Palm Beach Garden Embassy Suites Hotel.
Lawyer named to 40 Under 40 list 'gets her hands dirty,' makes 'significant' contributions
ORLANDO – Orlando Business Journal's 40 Under 40 is the latest accolade on Camille M. Evans' resume.