News from March 2016
Man sues retailer over allegations of unwanted texts
JACKSONVILLE — A St. Johns County man is suing a sporting goods retailer, claiming the company sent him dozens of unwanted text messages via an auto-dialer, despite at least five requests for the texts to stop.
Woman sues insurance company, alleging denial of disability claim
MIAMI — A woman is suing an insurance company over its decision to deny her benefits under a long-term disability plan.
DUI charges bring down another Broward County judge
POMPANO BEACH -- A Broward County circuit judge’s decision to resign her post rather than further defend her reputation in the wake a 2014 drunken driving conviction illustrates the Florida Supreme Court’s determination to enforce high standards of conduct for judicial officers.
Former legal secretary sues law firm for allegedly unpaid wages
MIAMI – A legal secretary is suing her former employer alleging she was never paid overtime wages.
Premium Sports Inc. sues sports bar over alleged copyright infringement
MIAMI – A San Francisco games broadcaster is suing a Florida sports bar alleging that it allegedly intercepted satellite cable programming without paying a fee.
Former employee sues Jack Hood Transportation over alleged discrimination
MIAMI – A former employee of a transportation company alleges he is owed unpaid overtime and that he was discriminated against while working for the company.
TracFone sues marketing agent over alleged breach of duty
MIAMI – A Miami wireless provider is suing a marketing agent over allegations its employees improperly enrolled people into its SafeLink program to increase their commissions.
Woman blames cruise line for injuries
MIAMI — A Florida woman is suing a cruise ship line, claiming she was injured while aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's vessel Pride of America.
Assisted-living facility sued in claim for overtime
ORLANDO — A construction worker is suing an assisted-living facility and its owner, claiming he was not properly compensated for overtime work.
Sharehold sues board amid merger move
MIAMI — A shareholder has filed a class-action suit against the Jarden Corp. board of directors, claiming that the defendants issued a false and misleading proxy statement.
Florida congressman leads campaign to appoint Warren to Supreme Court
ORLANDO — U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, an Orlando Democrat and current candidate for the U.S. Senate, has mounted an Internet campaign urging President Obama to appoint Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts to the Supreme Court to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia.
Luxury goods manufacturer sues various distributors for alleged trademark infringement
MIAMI – A luxury goods manufacturer is suing various distributors over claims that they have been selling, promoting and advertising goods that use counterfeit and infringing trademarks that resemble the Chanel marks.
HICA Education Loan Corp. sues borrower alleging breach of loan agreement
FORT LAUDERDALE – A financing agency is suing a borrower for an allegedly unpaid loan balance.
The Futon Co. accused of ADA violations
MIAMI – A Broward County man is suing furniture store owners over allegations it prohibits access to those with disabilities.
Cruise passenger sues vessel owner, spa operator over alleged negligence
MIAMI – A cruise passenger is suing the vessel owner and spa operator over claims he was injured during a hot stone massage.
Woman sues over termination of disability benefits
MIAMI — A woman is suing an insurance company that she says improperly terminated her long-term disability benefits.
Union, trustees say plumbing contractor broke agreement
ORLANDO — A union and several of its fund trustees are suing a plumbing contractor operating in Orange County, alleging breach of contract.
Disabled man sues restaurant, property owner over accessibility
MIAMI — A Broward County man who acts as a "tester" to find alleged discrimination against disabled people in public accommodations has sued a restaurant and its landlord, claiming the restaurant's bathroom did not accommodate wheelchair users.
Former employees sue AAA Fire Protection for allegedly unpaid wages and commissions
MIAMI – Former employees of a fire safety equipment provider are suing their former employer for wages they allege they were never paid.
Warrior Custom Golf Inc. accused of not paying overtime wages
OCALA – A former golf course employee is suing over allegations of unpaid wages.