News from February 2016
Woman alleges slip-and-fall in suit against Walgreen Co.
VIERA — An Indialantic woman is suing a drugstore chain, claiming she was injured in a slip and fall.
Pharmacist sued over allegations of adulterated eye solutions
ORLANDO — The federal government is suing a longtime Florida owner-operator of compounding pharmacies, alleging distribution of adulterated drugs.
Building owner sues FDIC in rent dispute
PANAMA CITY — An office-building company is suing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. for allegedly failing to pay rent.
Prudential Insurance Co. of America accused of wrongfully denying benefits
MIAMI – A disabled person alleges his insurance company wrongfully denied his disability benefits claim.
Carnival Cruise Line accused of negligence
MIAMI – A New York resident is suing cruise line owner over injuries she allegedly suffered while on a cruise.
GoJane LLC accused of patent infringement
MIAMI – A Boynton Beach shipping company is suing a specialty store over patent infringement claims.
21st Century Electrical Contractors Inc. seeks payment for work performed on LA Fitness building
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Pompano Beach electrical contractor is suing a surety company for payment for work performed.
Restaurant sued for alleged failure to pay overtime
MIAMI — A mechanic/laborer from Miami-Dade County is suing an Italian restaurant for allegedly violating an overtime-pay law.
Woman says negligence aboard ship caused injuries
MIAMI — A Florida woman is suing a cruise ship company, claiming she was injured in a slip-and-fall incident.
Suit seeks tax refund on alleged nonexistent income
MIAMI — A suit against the federal government seeks a refund of more than $20 million in income taxes.
Couple sues Dat Cajun Place Cafe, alleges negligence
PANAMA CITY– A couple is suing a Panama City Beach restaurant and owner after the husband allegedly became ill after dining there.
Miami-Dade County homeowner is suing mortgage lender over alleged fees
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County homeowner is suing a mortgage lender over claims it unlawfully increased the amount of her debt by charging fees without a reasonable basis.
UPS accused of violating ERISA
MIAMI – An insurance company is suing an employer over allegations that it failed to process claims.
Suit claims dealership violated odometer law
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County man is suing a Pompano Beach car dealership, claiming the defendant violated the Federal Odometer Act in selling him a "new" vehicle that had experienced serious mechanical problems.
Gainesville resident sues over alleged illegal phone calls
GAINESVILLE — A Gainesville resident is suing a collection company, alleging that it auto-dialed her cellular phone in a manner that amounted to invasion of privacy and violation of telephone harassment statutes..
Man sued for allegedly misleading insurance company
PENSACOLA — A man described as an Escambia County Jail inmate is being sued by an insurance company that claims he committed intentional misrepresentations.
Doctor sues over alleged junk faxes
TAMPA — A Florida physician has filed a class-action suit against a specialty pharmaceutical dermatology company and a company it owns, alleging violations of a law against sending unsolicited faxes.
Abundant Life Home Health Agency Inc. sued for alleged unpaid wages
TAMPA – A nurse has filed a class-action lawsuit against a home health agency over allegations it failed to pay overtime wages.
Man sues insurance company over alleged denial of benefits
MIAMI – A former general manager at Friendly's is suing an insurance company over claims it wrongfully denied him disability benefits.
Insurance companies seek declaration in coverage dispute
TALLAHASSEE – Two insurance companies are seeking a judgment from the court over a dispute in coverage claims related to a wrongful death suit.