News from June 2016
Copyright infringement suit filed against makeup artist Jaclyn Hill
TAMPA – A graphic designer alleges a friend and makeup artist used his designs without compensating him.
Attorney: Combing death records would be costly for life insurance companies
TALLAHASSEE – Four insurance companies are now suing the state of Florida's chief financial officer over a bill passed earlier this year that they deem unfair and too costly.
Suit seeks to stop Collier school board from denying enrollment to immigrant teens
ORLANDO – A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed against the School Board of Collier County challenging a policy that prevents immigrants 16 years or older from enrolling in public high school.
Class action filed against Suncoast Credit Union over debt collection practices
TAMPA – A Hernando County consumer has filed a class-action suit against a creditor alleging it continued to try to collect a discharged debt.
Man alleges Shinju Japanese Buffet has ADA violations
PALM BEACH – A disabled person is suing a Boca Raton restaurant alleging that the facility owner allegedly discriminated against him by denying safe and full access to the property.
African-American man alleges he was not selected for VA job because of race
ORLANDO – An African-American male alleges he was not hired for a position because of his race.
Woman files suit for benefits from Metropolitan Life
ORLANDO – A disabled woman alleges she was wrongfully denied disability benefits.
Michael's accused of terminating man because of impairment
MIAMI – A store manager is suing a craft store chain over claims he was terminated because he has a hearing impairment.
Salesman alleges he was not paid overtime while working at Colonial Imports
ORLANDO – A car salesman alleges he was willfully not paid overtime by his former employers.
Woman claims Guardian Life owes her life insurance proceeds
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County woman alleges that she is owed life insurance benefits.
Carnival Victory passenger alleges she was injured while eating breakfast
MIAMI – A passenger on the Carnival Victory cruise ship is suing the vessel's owners alleging she was injured by a case of soda pop.
Palladium Moda USA Inc. alleged to have infringed Italian company's trademark
MIAMI – An Italian clothing company alleges that a Coral Gables company operates under a similar name that could cause confusion among the public.
Westgate Resorts Inc., Westgate Flamingo Bay accused of alleged telephone harassment
ORLANDO – Two Delaware consumers allege that Orange County businesses continued to contact them directly about a purported debt after they advised them that they were represented by counsel.
Consumer accuses Specialized Loan Servicing of credit misreporting
ORLANDO – A Brevard County man alleges a debt collector reported a debt on his credit report without marking that it was disputed.
Norwegian Gem passenger alleges she fell on poorly lit stairs
MIAMI – A Norwegian Gem passenger is suing the vessel's operator over allegations she was injured while on the ship.
Rincon Nica Restaurant alleged to not be ADA compliant
MIAMI – A bilateral amputee is suing the owners and operators of a Miami restaurant over allegations that he encountered barriers to access the facility.
Prisoner transport service providers accused of not paying wages
ORLANDO – A driver is suing his former employers over allegations that he is owed unpaid wages.
Destin city manager defends last-minute hiring of outside attorney
DESTIN – Destin City Manager Greg Kisela said the city will need the expertise of a franchise attorney to get a better deal with Gulf Power when the agreement comes up again in 2018.
7th Judicial Circuit's newest judge says 'public service is a high calling'
DELAND – Judge Ray Lee Smith, now a couple of weeks into his newly appointed seat on the bench of Florida's 7th Judicial Circuit, had some advice for up-and-coming attorneys and public service during a recent interview.
For Krauss, Broward judgeship a 'longtime dream'
FORT LAUDERDALE – Broward County voters will be asked to decide several judges’ races at the Aug. 30 state primaries, including five elections pitting challengers against currently sitting judges in the county and 12 candidates hoping to capture one of four open seats.