News from May 2016
Store manager accuses Charming Charlie LLC of wrongful termination
FORT LAUDERDALE – A former store manager has filed suit against a Broward County business alleging she was terminated while on leave for cancer treatment.
Property carriers seek relief from ‘assignment of benefits’ abuse; Claims have jumped 46 percent since 2010
Claims have jumped 46 percent since 2010 in a period with no major storms or hurricanes. The carriers are being hit by a storm of another kind: some contractors and attorneys are getting homeowners to assign policy benefits (AOB) to them, and then trumping up the claims.
Chase Receivables accused of debt collection misrepresentation
JACKSONVILLE – A Duval County consumer alleges a debt collector continued to send collection notices after she filed for bankruptcy.
Class-action suit filed against USA Dry Cleaners over alleged wage violations
MIAMI – A former employee at a North Lauderdale dry cleaning location alleges she was not paid proper wages and has filed a class-action lawsuit.
Man alleges Marlin Entertainment terminated him because he didn't speak English
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Hispanic male alleges he was terminated from his position as a maintenance worker because of his national origin.
Man alleges porthole cover on cruise ship damaged thumb
MIAMI – A Carnival Fantasy passenger alleges the bones in his thumb were shattered after an incident aboard the cruise ship.
Three Margate businesses claimed to have barriers that deny access to the disabled
MIAMI – An individual with injuries has filed suit against three Margate businesses alleging that they have discriminated against him by denying safe and full access to their properties.
Revenue Assistance Corp. accused of adding illegal fees
MIAMI – A Broward County woman alleges an Ohio debt collector illegally imposed additional fees.
Toilet light marketer accuses Ontel Products Corp. of trademark infringement
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Sunrise toilet light maker is suing a New Jersey corporation alleging that it is selling a similar product and infringing a patent.
Former manager alleges cabinet makers did not pay overtime wages
FORT MYERS – A man alleges two Collier County businesses did not pay him overtime.
Carnival Victory passenger alleges she twisted ankle due to hole in the floor
MIAMI – A Carnival Victory passenger alleges she was injured as a result of the ship owner's negligence.
Consumer accuses Regional Acceptance Corp. of invasion of privacy
MIAMI – A Collier County man alleges a debt collector has repeatedly contacted him in an attempt to reach an unknown party.
Charlotte County resident accuses JW Insulation LLC of failure to pay overtime wages
FORT MYERS – A former foam installer/technician of a North Port insulation company alleges he has suffered damages due to unpaid wages.
Hillsboro Subway LLC alleged to have barriers restricting access to disabled
FORT LAUDERDALE – A disabled individual alleges a Deerfield Beach restaurant has discriminated against him by denying access to and full and equal enjoyment of goods, services and accommodations located at the property.
Employees claim Premier Tampa Air did not pay them overtime, minimum wages
ORLANDO – Five men have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that they were not properly compensated for their hours worked.
Ali Beauty 2 accused of restricting access to disabled individuals
MIAMI – A Broward County man alleges that a Deerfield Beach business has discriminated against him by denying safe access or accommodation to its property.
Geico seeks damages after drawbridge allegedly damages yacht
MIAMI – A subrogee is suing a municipal corporation in Miami-Dade County alleging that it failed to properly maintain and operate the Bay Islands Drawbridge.
Man alleges Jetty Lounge is not ADA compliant
MIAMI – A disabled man has filed suit against the property owner and owner of the Jetty Lounge over claims it is not accessible to those with mobility issues.
AllianceOne Receivables Management Inc. accused of deceptive collection practices
MIAMI – A Broward County consumer alleges that a Pennsylvania debt collector used deceptive practices in an attempt to collect a purported debt.
Man claims Boca Raton hotel is not accessible to the disabled
WEST PALM BEACH – A Palm Beach County individual with disabilities has filed suit against a hotel over claims it has discriminated against him by denying safe and full access to its property.