News from January 2016
Former BG Group employee collectively sues over FLSA violation claim
PALM BEACH – A former demolition worker is filing a putative class-action suit against The BG Group over allegations of unpaid overtime.
Woman sues MetLife Insurance for allegedly denying disability benefits
MIAMI – A Florida woman is suing MetLife Insurance for alleged violation of her employer’s disability benefits plan.
Passenger blames Carnival ship Inspiration for slip-and-fall injuries
MIAMI – A California woman is suing Carnival Corp., alleging that negligence led to injuries she sustained while riding as a passenger on Carnival’s Inspiration.
Florida woman accuses former employer of manipulating hours, paying less wages
OCALA – A Florida woman is suing her former employer over alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Florida Minimum Wage Act.
Florida woman claims Select Portfolio Services charged illegal fees
MIAMI – A woman is suing a Utah-based loan servicing company over allegations of charging misleading and illegitimate fees to her mortgage.
Florida woman accuses Fox Collection Center of violating Fair Debt Collection Act
MIAMI – A Santa Rosa County woman is suing Fox Collection Center, claiming they deceived her by insisting she defend an unpaid debt case in person in Tennessee after the statute of limitations had already passed.
Lumber company sued for alleged pay violation
A former employee of ABC Hollywood Lumber & Hardware is suing the corporation for allegations of unpaid overtime.
Man sues former landlord after alleged 'campaign of terror'
An Oregon man is suing a former landlord concerning a Miami Beach lease agreement, which he claims was breached and followed by an alleged “campaign of terror.”
Law firm claims client company didn't pay
A Chicago-based law firm with an office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is suing Etkin & Company Inc. — a New York company that is incorporated in Delaware and refers to itself as "a differentiated, value-added merger and acquisition advisory and strategic transaction services boutique" — alleging breach of contract and failure to pay for legal services.
Insurance firm seeks to cap liability for nightclub shooting at $75,000
MIAMI – An Ohio insurance company is seeking a declaratory judgment against The Mint Lounge to determine coverage limits for assault and battery liability.
Former employee claims Nursery Elegua's violated wage law
A former employee of Nursery Elegua’s is suing the gardening company for alleged refusal to pay overtime compensation, in violation of federal law.
King Ocean claims Hayek Services hasn't paid invoices
An international shipping firm is suing Miami-based Hayek Services for more than $100,000 in unpaid freight invoices.
Ex-hairstylist accuses LeeLou Salon of wage violation
A Dade County woman says her former employer, LeeLou Salon and Spa in Miami, failed to pay her minimum wage, as well as other money they allegedly owe.
Attorney is stumped by fact that disbarred lawyer hasn't been arrested
WINTER PARK, Fla.—A Winter Park attorney — an expert on trust and estates who is the wife of a well-known cardiologist — continues to be free after allegations emerged that she embezzled more than $1.5 million from clients and fellow lawyers, resulting in her losing her accountant’s license and being permanently disbarred by the Florida Supreme Court.
Woman sues Sprint over claim that nude photos were downloaded, shared
An Orlando, Fla. woman is suing Sprint PCS, claiming a repair tech downloaded and shared her nude photos.
Man claims SunTrust Banks violated debt-collection law
A Florida man alleges that Suntrust Banks repeatedly harassed him by calling his cell phone to collect money they claim he owes.
Cruise passenger's suit blames Carnival Corp. for slip-and-fall injuries
A Nevada woman is suing Carnival Corp. for injuries she alleged suffered aboard the cruise ship Carnival Breeze last year.
Governor appoints Joni Poitier to Florida Elections Commission
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott announced on Jan. 8 that Joni Poitier will be the newest member of the Florida Elections Commission.
Chinese restaurant accused of not providing full value of tips, overtime wages to servers
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Two Pensacola women are suing their former employer, House of Chong, and its owner in an overtime pay dispute.
Passenger sues Carnival cruise line for $100K over alleged injuries from slip-and-fall
MIAMI — A Carnival Sunshine passenger is suing Carnival Corporation for injuries she claims to have received in a slip and fall aboard their cruise ship.