News from March 2016
E-liquids seller sues in trademark case
JACKSONVILLE — A company that says it sells "high quality e-liquids" is suing another e-liquid company and a California-based website, claiming trademark infringement.
Online course will teach lawyers, judges to be critical of expert witness credentials
DELAND — An online legal course for lawyers, judges and law enforcement seeks to teach more people how to evaluate expert witnesses and the laboratory or institution they represent.
A Carnival Pride passenger is suing Carnival Corporation for alleged negligence
Carnival Pride passenger sues vessel ownerMIAMI — Elaine Carroll is suing Carnival Corporation, a vessel owner, citing alleged failure to protect, failure to warn, and he/she was injured on the company's property due to the negligence of its employess.The Carnival Pride passenger filed a complaint on Mar. 7, in the U.S.
Former employee alleges Lane Valente Industries did not pay overtime wages
FORT MYERS – A Lee County man has filed a suit against his former employer over claims he was not paid overtime.
Woman alleges Life Insurance Co. of North America denied her benefits
MIAMI – A woman is suing her insurance company in a dispute over disability benefits.
Plant Food Systems Inc. files trademark infringement suit
MIAMI – A horticultural chemical manufacturer alleges that a Jupiter company has infringed on a name of one of its products.
Global Experience Specialists Inc. accused of patent infringement
MIAMI – An event marketing company is facing a lawsuit from a Boynton Beach company over allegations of patent violations.
Woman sues debt collector over alleged phone practices
TAMPA — A Pasco County woman is suing a debt collector, citing alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Florida Consumer Collection Consumer Practices Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Chain with Quality Inn brand sues 'Kuality' hotel
ORLANDO — The hotel chain the holds the Quality Inn trademark is suing the ownership and management of a similarly named Orlando hotel for alleged trademark infringement, unfair competition and false designation of origin.
Woman alleges improper denial of disability benefits
MIAMI — A woman is suing an insurance company, claiming it improperly refused to pay her long-term disability benefits.
Motions to rehear filed in religious exemption property tax case
TALLAHASSEE — Defendants in a lawsuit over religious exemption to property taxes levied against a faith-based organization for property it once owned in Santa Rosa County are asking that the case be reheard, the plaintiff's attorney has confirmed.
Dali Logistics LLC accused of breach of contract
MIAMI – A Denmark common carrier is suing over claims it was not paid to transport goods.
Insurance companies sue transportation company after boat was allegedly damaged
TAMPA – Two insurance companies and a common carrier are suing a transportation company over claims it failed to take reasonable precautions in transporting a 2014 Cruiser Yachts 48 Cantius from Illinois to Florida.
Shipping and Transit LLC sues satellite communications provider over alleged patent infringement
MIAMI – A Boynton Beach shipping company is suing a Sarasota satellite communications provider over allegations of patent infringement.
Woman sues cruise line over alleged injury aboard ship
MIAMI — An Illinois woman is suing a cruise ship line, claiming she was injured due to negligence.
Man claims former employers violated overtime law
MIAMI — A Miami man has filed a class-action suit against his former employers, claiming they failed to pay him properly for overtime.
Woman sues over denial of disability benefits
JACKSONVILLE — A woman is suing an insurance company, claiming she has been improperly denied long-term disability benefits.
Woman's suit claims age discrimination
MIAMI — A Miami-Dade County woman is suing a staffing firm, claiming age discrimination and retaliation.
Attorney seeks open state House seat in District 25
ORMOND BEACH — A firm believer in the impact of being involved in a local community and volunteering, Thomas J. Leek is not a career politician.
Classic Cleaners of Pelican Landing accused of not paying overtime
FORT MYERS – A Lee County woman alleges that her employer did not pay her overtime wages as required by law.