News from June 2016
LINA accused of wrongfully terminating woman's disability benefits
MIAMI – A former Health First employee alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Yacht owner alleges fire was caused by stern thruster
ORLANDO – A yacht owner alleges the vessel sustained damage after a fire caused by a stern thruster.
Man alleges Autonation Inc. did not pay him overtime wages
MIAMI – An employee is suing a Fort Lauderdale automotive retailer citing allegedly unpaid wages.
Hunter Warfield accused of harassing woman over alleged debt
ORLANDO – A Duval County woman alleges a debt collector continued to harass her at work after she asked it to stop calling.
Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Co. accused of wrongfully terminating benefits
MIAMI – A disabled employee is seeking reinstatement to a long-term disability plan.
Lawyer: Despite Orlando tragedy, employees should still report concerns about co-workers
ORLANDO – While warnings from co-workers didn't prevent this past weekend's mass killing in Orlando, employers must encourage that kind of communication to not only prevent attacks but reduce liability, an employment attorney said during an interview on Monday.
Attorney, marijuana lobbyist starting a new law firm says she hopes example is inspiring
FORT LAUDERDALE – Successful South Florida attorney and marijuana lobbyist Nicole “Nikki” Fried, who announced the formation of a new law firm earlier this month, said she hopes her example is an inspiration for other women active in politics and public advocacy.
Florida Legal Access Commission desires permanent status to continue work
JACKSONVILLE – A temporary state commission set up to help fill the "justice gap" will request to become a permanent fixture, as its members say the problem is bigger than a temporary solution can fix.
Florida Power and Light investment decision set back by Supreme Court
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Power and Light (FPL) knew it was taking a risk when becoming the first public utility to invest in gas production. Now, it's been dealt a major setback that means, at least in Florida, it'll be the last.
Woman claims she was injured at Naval Station Mayport
JACKSONVILLE – A woman alleges she was injured in a parking lot of a federal government-owned property.
Company alleges Virtual Office News owes money, breached contract
MIAMI – An Atlanta, Georgia company and its owner allege they were not paid the profits promised after co-producing a conference.
Former Heidi's Island Bistro employee alleges she was not paid overtime
FORT MYERS – A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Lee County business alleging she is owed unpaid wages.
World Omni Financial Corp. accused of alleged unlawful debt collection
FORT MYERS – A man claims that debt collector robocalled him several hundred times in an attempt to collect an alleged debt.
Ultrasonographer claims she was terminated because of her pregnancy
MIAMI – An ultrasonographer alleges she was terminated from a Broward County medical facility because of her pregnancy.
Man files suit seeking disability benefits from LINA
OCALA – A Lake County man alleges his insurance company wrongfully denied long-term disability payments.
Comenity Bank alleged to have made harassing phone calls
TAMPA – A woman is suing a creditor over allegations of abusive phone calls.
Members of The Florida Bar targets of spam emails
TALLAHASSEE – Attorneys in Florida have become victims of spam emails with malicious malware incorporated. The spam emails were meant to look like they came from The Florida Bar, which the attorneys are members, using the @flabar.org email address.
Woman files suit to reclaim allegedly wrongfully denied benefits
MIAMI – A New Jersey insurance company is accused of wrongfully terminating a woman's long-term disability benefits.
Groundsmen file class action against golf course owners over allegedly unpaid wages
FORT MYERS – A current employee and former employee of the owners of several golf courses allege they were not properly paid and have filed a class-action lawsuit.
Passenger files suit against Royal Caribbean cruises, alleging injuries
MIAMI – An Adventure of the Seas passenger is suing the cruise line alleging she was injured on a step.