News from June 2016
Suit filed against Key Financial Services over credit report
ORLANDO – A Jacksonville man alleges that a debt collector did not correct his credit report.
Sunrise Wash Mart LLC, owners accused of ADA violations
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County woman alleges that a Sunrise business has barriers that restrict access to the disabled.
Two pool service technicians allege they are owed unpaid overtime wages
FORT MYERS – Two pool service technicians allege their employer did not pay them for overtime hours that they worked.
New York man claims he was injured on Costa Mediterranean
MIAMI – A Costa Mediterranean passenger alleges he was injured on the dance floor of the cruise ship.
Muse Luxury Group LLC accused of using lace design without authorization
MIAMI – A New York fabric company alleges a Hallandale clothing company used its lace designs without permission.
Accelerated Receivables Management Inc. alleged to have not reported debt dispute
ORLANDO – A Jacksonville consumer alleges a disputed debt was not marked as such on her credit report.
Man alleges hand injury from door on cruise ship
MIAMI – A Georgia couple alleges that the husband lost a finger after a door on a cruise ship closed on his hand.
Forward Van Lines Inc., Payroll Management Inc. accused of wrongful termination
MIAMI – A man alleges he was wrongfully terminated and not paid proper wages while working as a helper/mover.
Former DDS Lab employee alleges she was terminated for taking medical absences
TAMPA – A Hillsborough County woman alleges she was terminated for taking days off due to a health condition.
Dane Construction and Co. Inc. alleges it is owed for work
MIAMI – A Tampa subcontractor alleges it was not completely paid for work on a Broward County construction project.
Suit filed against Medicredit over debt collection
MIAMI – A Broward County consumer is suing a debt collector alleging a voicemail affected his reputation.
Miami attorney Robert Parks' advice to new attorneys: 'Read your oath very carefully'
MIAMI – Miami-based trial attorney Robert L. Parks, who was recently named a trustee for the National Judicial College, said during a recent interview that the service component of his job wasn't high on his mind when he was in law school.
Lawyer: Public, private sector whistle-blowers face different standards
NAPLES –Two Lee County Domestic Animal Services employees have been temporarily re-instated while their wrongful termination lawsuit is pending, which is one of the statutory remedies available for public employees under Florida’s whistle-blower laws, but is relatively uncommon in the private sector, according to a civil rights and employment attorney.
Pensacola Beach developer's attorney makes case against tax assessment
PENSACOLA BEACH – An attorney representing a company developing resort towers in Pensacola Beach believes a request by the Escambia County property appraiser and tax collector asking the Florida Supreme Court to reverse a ruling prohibiting the county from collecting taxes on the land will be denied.
Obama commuting sentences for non-violent drug offenders in Florida
TAMPA – President Barack Obama is trying to right many wrongs caused by harsh punishments handed down for drug-related crimes in the 1990s by commuting a slew of sentences for non-violent drug offenders in Florida before he leaves office next year.
Oy Ajat LTD accuses companies of patent infringement
ORLANDO – A Finnish corporation alleges that its patents regarding dental equipment have been infringed.
Woman claims LINA wrongfully denied benefits
MIAMI – A disabled woman is suing Life Insurance Co. of North America claiming it wrongfully denied her benefits.
Home Encounter 1 accused of not paying overtime wages
TAMPA – A Hillsborough County handyman alleges his former Lutz employer did not pay him overtime wages.
Woman claims she was injured on Bimini SuperFast trip
MIAMI – A passenger is suing a vessel alleging she was injured during a trip.
Suit filed against maker, seller of cradle cap product
FORT MYERS – A lawsuit claims that a product used to treat cradle cap on children caused burns.