News from May 2016
Man alleges Healthy Home of Allergy & Indoor Air Pollution Products Inc. owes wages
TAMPA – An air conditioning service technician alleges his former employer did not pay him for two weeks of work.
Man alleges Wells Fargo made automated calls to cellphone
MIAMI – A Broward County consumer alleges a bank made calls to his cellphone using an automatic dialing system.
Former Dollar Tree Stores Inc. assistant manager alleges he is owed overtime wages
MIAMI – An hourly assistant manager alleges that his employer did not pay him overtime wages.
Doctor alleges credit score was ruined by inaccurate reporting
ORLANDO – A physician is suing a health care provider alleging it reported a paid in full account as delinquent on his credit score.
Melbourne attorney receives highest peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell
MELBOURNE – Florida lawyer Bradley White recently received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, one of the highest peer-review accolades an attorney can receive for skill and professionalism.
Clearwater firm hires Adam Bugg as new personal injury, criminal defense attorney
CLEARWATER – Tampa Bay-area law firm Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett PA recently hired attorney Adam R. Bugg.
Bar for malpractice higher in emergency cases
BLOUNTSTOWN – No lawsuit has yet been filed regarding the December death of Barbara Dawson at Calhoun-Liberty Hospital, but cases involving medical care during an emergency situation have to clear a higher bar than other cases in the state.
Photographer claims apparel company used his photos
MIAMI – A Miami-based professional photographer alleges a clothing brand also based in the city used his photographs without his permission.
Student alleges discriminatory treatment while attending Atlantic Technical College
MIAMI – A disabled person is suing the operators of a college alleging she was discriminated against while a student.
Chanel files suit against alleged counterfeit product sellers
MIAMI – A luxury goods manufacturer several online sellers alleging they are selling counterfeit products.
Man files suit against KJIMS Development, alleging unpaid wages
FORT MYERS – A Collier County man alleges he hasn't received any wages from his employer for almost two years.
Former employee alleges unlawful retaliation at VA clinic
FORT MYERS – A registered nurse care coordinator has filed suit against her former employer alleging retaliation for filing a complaint.
Lee County resident accuses Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC of telephone harassment
FORT MYERS – A Fort Myers consumer has filed a suit against a Tallahassee debt collector over allegations it has called him approximately 800 times.
Disabled woman accuses Aetna Life Insurance Co. of wrongful termination of benefits
ORLANDO – A former Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. employee alleges that her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Lawyers and legal professionals to meet at FJA Convention
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Justice Association (FJA) Convention is just around the corner.
Rep. Brown taking redistricting case to U.S. Supreme Court
JACKSONVILLE – U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown (D-Fla.) is continuing to fight a redistricting plan that would shift her congressional district from north-south to east-west, but her prospects for victory aren’t clear for several reasons.
Unopposed candidates common in Florida and the US, professor says
GAINESVILLE – R.J. Larizza, state attorney for Florida’s 7th Judicial Circuit, is running unopposed for a third term, an increasingly common phenomenon in state and local elections.
Anthem of the Seas passenger alleges she was injured on ship
MIAMI – An Anthem of the Seas passenger alleges she was injured by an ice cream machine aboard the cruise ship.
P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. accused of racial discrimination
MIAMI – An African-Caribbean male alleges a restaurant discriminated against him because of his race.
Lighting Science Group Corp. accuses Calif. business of patent infringement
ORLANDO – A Melbourne lighting manufacturer is suing a California corporation, alleging it is selling infringing products.