News from May 2016
Woman seeks reinstatement of disability benefits she alleges were wrongfully terminated
MIAMI – A former TrustBridge Inc. employee has filed suit to recover short-term disability benefits she alleges were wrongfully terminated.
Syndicated Office Systems alleged to have violated debt laws on credit report
MIAMI – A Broward County consumer alleges that a Frisco, Texas debt collector has violated debt collection laws.
Lee County employers accused of not paying minimum wage, overtime
FORT MYERS – Two Lee County residents allege that their former employers did not pay them all wages owed.
Man alleges UPS driver's negligence caused injuries in accident
TAMPA – A Hillsborough County man alleges that he was injured by a shipping company's employee in an accident in Hernando County.
Consumer files suit against debt collector over credit report
TAMPA – A Hillsborough County woman alleges that a disputed debt wasn't removed or marked as such on her credit report.
Pines and Palms Resort owes overtime wages, former employee alleges
MIAMI – A former Monroe County resort employee alleges that he was never paid overtime even though he routinely worked more than 40 hours a week.
Woman files suit for reinstatement of disability benefits
MIAMI – A former Southcoast Health Systems Inc. employee alleges that her insurance company initially approved long-term disability benefits and then wrongfully terminated them.
Man claims shopping center has barriers that restrict access to disabled
MIAMI – A disabled person claims a retail shopping center in Port St. Lucie discriminated against him by denying access to the property.
Passenger alleges he was injured on Carnival ship
MIAMI – A Liberty of the Seas passenger has filed suit against the cruise ship's owner alleging that he was injured while participating in an event on the ship.
Former employee accuses city of Miramar of discriminatory treatment
MIAMI – A-Cuban American woman and Broward County resident claims she was subject to discrimination and retaliation while an employee for a city.
Woman alleges benefits were wrongfully terminated by Prudential
ORLANDO – A disabled Palm Bay woman alleges that her long-term disability benefits were wrongfully terminated after receiving them for almost three years.
Appeals court upholds DCF in nursing home payment case
TALLAHASSEE – In a case that has far-reaching ramifications for elderly and poor Medicaid recipients who receive nursing home care in the state, the 1st District Court of Appeal recently rejected Gabrielle Goodwin's appeal on Florida Department of Children and Families' (DCF) co-payment calculations and also ruled that she did not have standing to bring a class-action lawsuit against the department.
Our View: This group undermines the appeal of Florida
A whole lot of money and effort go into promoting Florida as a place to live and make a living, and as a vacation destination.
Why is Miami a hub for deceptive labeling class actions? Lawyer-driven litigation, ‘venue shopping’ contribute to rise in suits
Part of Miami’s class action popularity could stem from the fact that the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act - under which the Leffe case was filed - is a pro-plaintiff protection act, with plaintiffs able to recover attorneys’ fees in a settlement, McKenzie said.
Florida Bar fills three board of governors seats after runoff
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Bar has elected two new members and one incumbent to the Bar’s board of governors after a runoff vote settled three of five contested races.
No Casinos sees constitutional questions arise in gambling expansion efforts
ORLANDO – Voters in Florida have voted down attempts to bring casino-style gambling to the state multiple times: in 1976, 1988 and 1994.
Receptionist alleges she was not paid overtime by Chander Shaykher
MIAMI – A receptionist is suing her former Miami Shores employer over allegations that she is owed unpaid overtime wages.
LINA accused of wrongfully terminating benefits
MIAMI – A registered nurse alleges her long-term disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Couple accuses debt collection company of abusive calling
MIAMI – A Miami Shores couple claims that a Massachusetts debt collection agency caused them emotional distress with its frequent calling for an alleged debt for their son.
Carnival Miracle passenger alleges he was injured due to slippery steps
MIAMI – A Carnival Miracle passenger is suing the cruise ship's operator alleging he was injured due to the operator's negligence.