News from January 2016
Fleetmatics allegedly violated Fair Labor Act
TAMPA – Former Florida co-workers are suing over alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which mandates overtime pay of time and a half for certain workers.
Man says Hartford Life and Accident Insurance wrongfully denied disability claim
MIAMI—A former employee of Permian Mud Service Inc. claims an insurance company wrongly denied his disability claim.
Miami's Menper Distributors alleges trademark infringement
MIAMI–A Miami corporation is suing over what it believes is trademark infringement and unfair competition under federal and state statutes.
Plaintiff alleges unwarranted nuisance calls by debt collector
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Fort Lauderdale man is suing over claims that a debt collector made repetitious and invasive automated calls to his cell phone for a debt owed by another person.
Woman blames Carnival Cruise Lines for slip-and-fall injuries
MIAMI — A Carnival Cruise Lines passenger is suing the Panamanian corporation for alleged negligence resulting in a disembarkation injury.
Filipino media company seeks $2 million per alleged copyright infringement
FORT LAUDERDALE—A media corporation based in the Philippines and California is suing over alleged trademark and copyright infringement.
BPI Sports claims competitor's bars are advertised with false claims
MIAMI – A Hollywood company is suing over allegedly false claims made by a competitor regarding the competitor's energy bars.
Pipe manufacturer employee sues Spears Coastline claiming FLSA violation
JACKSONVILLE – A Nassau County man is suing Spears Coastline Plastics, alleging the chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe manufacturer intentionally neglected to pay for owed overtime.
Former Dunkin Donuts employee accuses managers of not paying overtime
OCALA – A former Dunkin Donuts employee filed a lawsuit against her employers over allegations of refusing to pay minimum wage and overtime.
Passenger of the Costa Mediterranea blames cruise ship for knee injury
MIAMI – A New York man filed a claim against Costa Crociere and its cruise ship, the Costa Mediterranea for neglecting to provide a safe environment, which led to an alleged knee injury.
Towing company accuses the Maraton of unpaid services
MIAMI – A Florida towing and transportation company is suing motor vessel Maraton for allegedly unpaid services.
Suit against RV plumbing manufacturers claims breach of contract, interference
A Jacksonville company is suing over allegations that the defendants, headquartered in Taiwan, shipped faulty faucets and shower stalls, and then interfered with the plaintiff's ability to conduct business.
Repair company seeks foreclosure on cruise ship, alleging upaid services
A ship-repair company is filing suit against the cruise ship Americana for allegations of unpaid services and seeks foreclosure of the vessel.
An individual sues cruise company over alleged negligence.
Short Plaintiff Descriptionan individualDefendant NameCosta CrociereShort Defendant Descriptioncruise companyPlaintiff Name(s)John DistefanoShort AllegationnegligenceDate Lawsuit/Complaint was Filed2016-01-15Court NameU.S.
Owner of Norwegian Epic named in negligence suit
MIAMI—A Lee County woman is suing a cruise line over allegations that her arm was injured when an employee struck her with a heavy door.
Florida cosmetic companies battling over alleged trademark violations
MIAMI—A Florida cosmetics company is suing another business in the state alleging it has used trademarked wording.
Michael Higer's dedication to Florida Bar leads to 2017 presidency
MIAMI — As president-elect designate for the Florida Bar in 2017, attorney Michael J. Higer brings a long history of service to the position.
Model alleges Plumbing Experts are using her image without permission
MIAMI—A Colorado-based model is suing a plumbing business over alleged unauthorized use of her photograph for advertisements in the Southern Florida region.
Reliant Life Insurance allegedly violated Employee Retirement Income Security Act
PENSACOLA—An employee of an offshore transportation service provider filed a federal lawsuit against an insurance company, alleging it denied his right to disability benefits in violation of a 1974 act that protects retirement income.
Seterus allegedly violated debt collection laws
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—A Florida woman filed a federal claim against a debt-collection company that allegedly tried to collect an unsubstantiated debt from her.