News from May 2016
Orange County resident accuses Monitronics International Inc. of telephone harassment
ORLANDO – An Orlando consumer is suing Monitronics International Inc. over claims of abuse and violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Appeal filed by woman hoping to keep her alligator; Owner says animal is potty trained and 'great' with kids
LAKELAND – A case has been filed with the Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal in hopes of keeping Rambo the alligator with his caregiver of more than 11 years – Mary Thorn of Lakeland.
Florida jury finds tobacco companies to blame for lawyer's death
WEST PALM BEACH – RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Phillip Morris USA Inc. recently were found responsible in the death of a former Florida lawyer who died of lung cancer 15 years ago.
Former surveyor alleges Cardno did not pay overtime wages
MIAMI – A surveyor is suing his former Fort Lauderdale employer alleging he is owed unpaid wages.
Man files suit for disability benefits from Metropolitan Life Insurance
JACKSONVILLE – A Hamilton County man alleges he was wrongfully denied short and long-term disability benefits.
Infrastructure lacking in wake of Flint water crisis, says Florida law professor
MIAMI – With the recent water crisis in Flint, Michigan, an environmental law professor at Florida International University (FIU) took the opportunity to publish a paper on the ethics, law and regulations of our greatest resource.
Businesses, politicos await WC rating bureau’s impact analysis of Supreme Court ruling
Florida’s business and insurance leaders are predicting workers' compensation rates will jump at least 20 percent in light of a Supreme Court decision striking limits on attorney fees.
Coalition members to change political party affiliation to vote against Angela Corey
JACKSONVILLE – The leader of a coalition of community groups that has called for the resignation of Florida State Attorney Angela Corey says coalition members will change their political party affiliation in order to vote against Corey in the August primary.
Sunrise and Bayview Partners LLC, Myapapaya Inc. accused of disability discrimination
MIAMI – A Broward County man alleges a property owner and a restaurant have discriminated against him by denying access to and full and equal enjoyment of goods, services and accommodations.
Setai Acquisition LLC alleges mark was used without permission
MIAMI – A luxury hotel and condominium is suing a Miami Beach corporation and its director alleging they used a trademark without authorization.
Man alleges Orwall Industries Inc. is not ADA compliant
MIAMI – A partial quadriplegic alleges that a Miami business has barriers that restrict access to the disabled.
Suit filed against Southwest Credit Systems over debt reporting
JACKSONVILLE – A Jacksonville consumer alleges a Texas debt collector reported a disputed debt to a credit agency and failed to list the debt as such.
Noble Communications owes wages, woman alleges
ORLANDO – A woman alleges her Orange County employer owes her unpaid wages.
Woman alleges Nextaff discriminated against her because of her disability
FORT LAUDERDALE – A former employee alleges a Lauderhill business wrongfully terminated her instead of accommodating her medical needs.
Former worker files suit against Sunniland Corp. for allegedly unpaid wages
JACKSONVILLE – A Duval County salesperson for a roofing supplies and lawn and garden Jackson business alleges he was not paid overtime wages.
Congress hears from Miami professor, FIRE over freedom of speech on college campuses
WASHINGTON – University of Miami law professor Frances Hill recently testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Subcommittee hearing on colleges stifling free speech over fears of losing tax-exempt status, an issue that's become a serious concern on and off campuses nationwide.
Asset Managing Group, others accused of not paying overtime
JACKSONVILLE – Two Duval County individuals allege that their former employer did not properly pay them.
Government seeks repayment of loan allegedly in default
MIAMI – An Opa-locka resident has allegedly defaulted on a loan.
Disabled man alleges Tamarac Cafe Diner discriminated against him
MIAMI – A disabled Broward County man alleges a Tamarac restaurant discriminated against him by denying safe and full access to its property.
Former employee alleges Tax Voice did not pay her
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County woman alleges she was not paid during her employment at a tax office.