News from January 2016
Wells Fargo Bank seeks removal of allegations to US District Court
PALM BEACH — Wells Fargo Bank seeks to remove a lawsuit to federal court, citing allegations of federal law as reason for removal.
Plastic surgeon accuses Strax Rejuvenation of misrepresenting his work
MIAMI – A Seattle plastic surgeon is suing Strax Rejuvenation for allegedly posting before-and-after photographs of his patients and misrepresenting his surgical results as their own.
Wells Fargo requests move of debt collection case from state to federal court
MIAMI – Wells Fargo Bank is petitioning to remove a mortgage foreclosure case from the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Dade County to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
AutoNation accuses former general manager of violating non-compete clause
MIAMI – A Fort Lauderdale car dealer is suing a former general manager, claiming he broke an employment agreement by leaving the company to work for a competitor.
U.S. government accuses man of owing over $70K for student loans
MIAMI – The federal government is suing a St. Lucie County man who allegedly defaulted on a student loan from the Department of Education dating back to 2000.
Receiver for eCareer’s fraud case accuses CEO of stealing funds
MIAMI – The lawyer handling a receivership case for a Boca Raton company accused of investor fraud is suing the firm’s CEO, claiming he used company funds to cover personal expenses.
Mapei accuses Laticrete of unauthorized trademark use
FORT LAUDERDALE – An Italian company that manufactures flooring adhesives is suing Laticrete International in a dispute over the unauthorized use of its trademarked logo.
Man claims Pasha LLC failed to provide overtime and workers' compensation
MIAMI — A former forklift operator is suing Pasha LLC for their alleged failure to pay overtime wages and violation of workers’ compensation laws.
Warehouse worker sues Dukes Transportation for alleged unpaid wages
MIAMI — Dukes Transportation is being sued by an employee for allegations of unpaid overtime wages.
Mother blames Royal Caribbean Cruises for her son's slip-and-fall injuries
MIAMI — A mother is suing Royal Caribbean Cruises, alleging her son fell and injured himself as a result of negligence aboard the Quantum of the Seas.
Woman blames Carnival cruise line for alleged slip-and-fall injuries
MIAMI — A passenger aboard the cruise ship Carnival Magic is suing Carnival for claims that their negligence caused her to fall and injure herself.
Floridians for Solar Choice file opposition brief to oppose Consumers for Smart Solar initiative
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Citizens behind a grassroots movement to help homes and businesses capitalize on solar energy have filed an opposition brief to oppose an initiative backed by Consumers for Smart Solar.
Former window installation worker sues employer for alleged unpaid wages
MIAMI — A former employee is suing Alpha Windows & Doors, alleging he worked for nearly two months without receiving minimum wage or overtime compensation.
Insurance and inspection companies claim they are not liable for man's injuries
MIAMI — A North Carolina insurance company, in defense of their client, CPM Real Estate Inspections Inc., claims they are not liable for a man who fell off a balcony and injured himself.
Voltstar Technologies claims L & L Wings infringed on battery charger patent
WEST PALM BEACH — An Illinois technology corporation is suing L & L Wings Inc. for alleged violations of U.S. Patent Law regarding a design for a battery charger.
Woman sues Santa Fe News & Espresso, alleging FLSA violation
MIAMI — A former employee of Santa Fe News & Espresso is suing the parent corporation for allegations of unpaid overtime compensation.
Man sues concrete services employers for alleged unpaid wages
MIAMI — A former employee of Adam’s Concrete Services and KPP Concrete is suing for allegations of unpaid minimum wage and overtime compensation.
Woman sues Horizon By-The-Sea Inn, claims FLSA violation
MIAMI — A former employee of Horizon By-The-Sea Inn is suing for allegations of unpaid overtime compensation.
Health care clinic alleges Blue Cross and Blue Shield breached patient contracts
MIAMI – A Florida health care provider is suing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, alleging the insurance company breached contract after failing to pay for patients’ services.
Tech company accuses Biz To Biz Direct Inc. of copyright infringement
WEST PALM BEACH – Illinois-based technology company Voltstar Technologies is suing Biz To Biz Direct Inc. over allegations of patent infringement.