News from June 2016
Auto detailer files suit against former employers for allegedly unpaid overtime wages
ORLANDO – An auto detailer working at a car lot alleges he was not paid properly for working overtime.
Drivetime Automotive Group Inc., Bridgecrest Credit Co. accused of phone harassment
FORT MYERS – A Lee County man claims two Arizona companies have harassed him with phone calls over an alleged debt.
FSU supplying talent to California-based Pondera Solutions
TALLAHASSEE – California-based Pondera Solutions, which has plans to double the staff at its Tallahassee testing facility, is working closely with Florida State University (FSU) to tap its talent pool.
The Florida Channel recognized for bringing transparency to courts
TALLAHASSEE – A report from earlier this year by the Government Accountability Office highlighted the way Florida uses video to give its citizens access to the state’s judiciary.
Miami nurse's petitions could have big implications for judges
MIAMI –The petitions started by Miami nurse Maria Ruiz to have California judge Aaron Persky removed from office because of the short sentence he imposed in a sexual assault case aren’t likely to succeed in that regard, but could have larger implications on judges across the country, according to a legal analyst.
Woman accuses Aetna of wrongfully terminating benefits
MIAMI – A woman alleges that her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Comenity Capital Bank accused of telephone harassment
TAMPA – A Pinellas County consumer claims a debt collector has harassed her with telephone calls.
Quantum of the Seas passenger claims she was injured by door on cruise ship
MIAMI – A cruise passenger alleges that a defective door struck her and caused injuries.
National Retail Properties LP and SunTrust Bank accused of violating ADA
MIAMI – A man alleges that a Miami-Dade County bank has physical barriers that restrict access to the disabled.
Former server claims Los Mayas Mexican Restaurant owes wages
TAMPA – A Pinellas County resident alleges that a Clearwater restaurant did not properly pay her during her employment.
Man alleges benefits were granted but not paid by Metropolitan Life
TAMPA – A Cellco Partnership former employee alleges he was awarded disability benefits but that they were not paid.
Loancare alleges Freedom Mortgage Corp. withheld funds
JACKSONVILLE – A loan servicing company alleges a New Jersey company has intentionally blocked funds from it to force it to resolve unrelated litigation.
All 40 state Senate seats up for grabs with redrawing of district map
Residents of Monroe County will be represented by a new Senator in the State Congress come November elections, when that latest Congressional redistricting goes into effect.
Ecstasy passenger alleges she needed surgery after fall on cruise ship
MIAMI – A passenger on the cruise ship Ecstasy alleges she was injured after slipping on liquid on a dance floor.
Suit filed against Vera Bradley over claims of patent infringement
MIAMI – A Boynton Beach shipping company is suing a fashion accessory company claiming patent infringement.
R&D Global Services Inc. alleged to have not paid overtime wages
MIAMI – A scanner has filed a class-action lawsuit against a freight carrier business alleging he and class members were not paid overtime.
Michael Kors alleges counterfeit goods are being sold online
MIAMI – A luxury goods manufacturer alleges online sellers are marketing counterfeit goods.
Government files suit against Broward County resident over alleged failure to pay
MIAMI – A government agency is suing a Broward County resident, citing alleged default in payment on a loan.
Man claims he was wrongfully terminated by BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards Mayport
JACKSONVILLE – An African-American man alleges he was discriminated against at his former job by his supervisor.
Exploria LLC accused of calling numbers on Do Not Call Registry
OCALA – A Texas man has filed a class-action complaint against a Clermont company over claims of harassing sales tactics.