News from July 2016
Lawyers believe Disney likely to settle any suit filed by family after alligator attack
ORLANDO – It is entirely possible the family whose 2-year-old was playing in the shallow waters of a lagoon at Disney World one minute then snatched by an alligator the next could sue the popular theme park.
17 Carlton Fields attorneys recognized as Legal Elite
ST. PETERSBURG – Florida Trend magazine recently released its 2016 Legal Elite list, and there was one firm that got more recognition than anybody else.
Ocala real estate attorney honored for 50 years of service
OCALA – At age 81, Landis Curry, a lifelong Ocala resident, is still practicing real estate law. Just last month, he was honored by the Florida Bar for 50 years of service.
Phyllis Pritcher looks to bring experience and compassion to Broward County bench
FORT LAUDERDALE – Phyllis Pritcher has had “one job in 25 years,” as a criminal attorney in her own practice, and she hopes the experience and good name she’s earned in that role will help in her efforts to defeat Broward County judge Kal Le Var Evans in Florida’s Aug. 30 primary election.
Sales rep alleges she was misclassified by My Innovation Products
ORLANDO – A Kissimmee woman alleges she was misclassified as an independent contractor by her employer.
Suit filed against Prudential Insurance Co. seeking disability benefits
JACKSONVILLE – A woman has filed suit against an insurance company alleging she is disabled and is entitled to long-term disability benefits.
Man alleges he was terminated for complaining about not receiving overtime pay
MIAMI – A former bakery employee alleges he routinely worked 65 hours weekly but was only paid at a straight rate of time for wages.
Louis Vuitton Malletier files suit over allegedly counterfeit goods
MIAMI – A Paris-based boutique alleges that counterfeit versions of its goods are being sold on the internet.
Man alleges Advenir Real Estate Management avoided paying overtime wages
MIAMI – A maintenance worker alleges his employer modified his time records to avoid paying him overtime.
Cruise ship passenger alleges injuries from fall while boarding tender
MIAMI – A passenger on the cruise ship the Epic alleges she was injured while on the cruise.
Assisting Hands Home Care employee claims she was not paid overtime wages
MIAMI – A home health aide has filed suit against her Miami-Dade County employer alleging that she was not properly paid for all hours worked.
Slot machine question to appear on November ballot in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE – This November, voters in Jacksonville will have the chance to decide whether they want to allow for the legalization of slot machines in the city.
Former business partners file suit against closed firm Butler & Hosch
ORLANDO – The now-closed Orlando law firm Butler & Hosch is being sued by two former business partners. Mark and Gerard Wittstadt filed the suit June 21 in Baltimore federal district court.
Assistant state attorney fired over Facebook comments
ORLANDO – A former assistant state attorney in Florida's 9th Judicial Circuit was fired over comments he made on social media in the wake of the fatal shootings at the Pulse nightclub.
More than 200 attorneys honored for pro bono service in 4th Judicial Circuit
JACKSONVILLE – More than 200 attorneys in the 4th Judicial Circuit were honored recently for the 2015 pro bono service they provided to vulnerable populations in northeast Florida during a luncheon at the Duval County Courthouse.
Microsoft claims Jupiter company sells counterfeit software
FORT PIERCE – A Jupiter company is facing allegations of copyright infringement from a major software company.
Miami-Dade County woman files suit for allegedly unpaid wages
MIAMI – A restaurant employee alleges that she wasn't properly paid and was retaliated against by her former employer.
Man alleges broken glass injured eye on cruise ship
MIAMI – A Kentucky man alleges he suffered an injury to his eye while at a bar aboard the Carnival Fascination cruise ship.
Univista Holdings alleged to have not paid overtime
MIAMI – An insurance agent alleges a broker did not pay her overtime wages.
Woman alleges disability benefits were wrongfully terminated
WEST PALM BEACH – A Palm Beach woman alleges that her insurance company wrongfully terminated her from receiving disability benefits because it claims she is no longer disabled.