News from May 2016
Kohl's alleged to have non-ADA compliant restrooms at Boynton Beach store
PALM BEACH – A Palm Beach County woman alleges a department store has barriers that restrict access to the disabled.
Patent suit filed over concealed carry handbags
FORT MYERS – A Lee County accessory manufacturer is suing a Nevada business alleging it infringed a patent for a concealed carry handbag.
Coral Springs business alleged to have sent unsolicited faxes
MIAMI – An Arkansas drug store and clinic alleges a Coral Springs business sent it junk faxes advertising medical supplies.
Florida court of appeal sends citrus canker case back to Broward
WEST PALM BEACH – A contentious Broward County citrus canker court case has led to something not often seen after court cases – both sides declaring victory.
Impact of Engle v. Liggett continues to be felt 10 years later
TALLAHASSEE – Big tobacco has been on the run in Florida since a 2006 decision to decertify a class-action lawsuit, freeing up thousands of potential plaintiffs to file independent suits.
Ed Frasier Memorial Hospital employee claims he was terminated for needing surgery
JACKSONVILLE – A former Ed Frasier Memorial Hospital alleges he was wrongfully terminated after he had scheduled knee surgery.
Men file suit against U.S. Marshal Service employee after accident
MIAMI – Three Miami-Dade County residents have filed a suit alleging they were injured in an accident in the county purportedly caused by a government employee.
State Supreme Court issues ruling against Safeco Insurance in uninsured motorist case
TALLAHASSEE – Florida's highest court recently ruled that insured drivers involved in accidents with uninsured motorists are entitled to a jury determination of liability and full extent of recoverable damages before a first-party bad faith case, as Florida courts continue to seek to protect drivers in insurance cases.
20-year property rights case finally coming to a close
WEST PALM BEACH – After a 20-year court battle, Coy Koontz Jr. may finally receive the land promised to his father ages ago.
House subcommittee to hear testimony on bill seeking to curb ADA lawsuit abuse
WASHINGTON–The House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Constitution and Civil Justice will hold a hearing today on the ACCESS (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services) Act, which aims to protect small businesses from the widespread abuse of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Former employee alleges Metals Trading Corp. did not adequately pay him
MIAMI – A Dade County man has filed suit against his former employer and its owners alleging he was paid less than minimum wage during his employment.
Passenger files suit against Royal Caribbean after breaking leg, alleging negligence
MIAMI – A Liberty of the Seas passenger is suing the cruise vessel's owner alleging the ship's movement caused her to break her leg.
Orion Energy Systems files patent infringement suit over light fixture kits
MIAMI – A Wisconsin company alleges that a Delaware company is selling a retrofit kit that infringes a patent.
Man alleges Westland Promenade Shopping Center has barriers that restrict access
MIAMI – A Lee County has filed suit against the owners of a Hialeah shopping center alleging that it is not accessible to those with disabilities.
Former teacher accuses School Board of Lee County of retaliation, discrimination
FORT MYERS – A math teacher alleges she was subject to discrimination and terminated because she is of Latvian national origin.
Consumers allege they do not owe debt, file suit against Hunter Warfield
MIAMI – Two Indian River County consumers claim a debt collector continues to call them for a debt they do not owe.
Case manager files suit against G4S Youth Services for allegedly unpaid overtime
FORT PIERCE – A case manager is suing her former Lake Okeechobee employer alleging she was not paid overtime wages.
Man alleges Sawgrass Lanes does not have accessible restrooms
MIAMI – A disabled individual alleges that a Tamarac business has discriminated against him by denying access to and full and equal enjoyment of goods and services offered at the property.
Navient Solutions faces suit over alleged telephone harassment
JACKSONVILLE – A Duval County consumer alleges a debt collector for student loans harassed her with phone calls.
Former Mainstreet Gourmet Bakery employee claims she wasn't paid overtime wages
MIAMI – A former bakery employee alleges that she was not paid overtime wages.