News from November 2016
PODS awarded multi-million-dollar settlement from U-Haul
TAMPA -- The company behind the popular PODS has recently settled a trademark dispute with U-Haul International Inc. for alleged trademark infringement.
Lawsuit and Injunction against Palm County Sheriff’s Office allowed to proceed
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – A lawsuit resulting from a 2013 incident involving the
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has been given the green light to proceed by the
Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal.
Any change to closed primary system probably limited to legislative action
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – If Florida is going to change its closed primary system, which can block voters from the other party from casting ballots, it will probably have to be addressed in the Legislature, according to an attorney.
Lawyer says legislation has not stopped texting and driving
MILTON, FLORIDA – The new law against texting while driving in Florida received a lukewarm response from citizens as offenders could only be punished if they are caught committing another traffic violation. That is, the “Florida Ban on Texting While Driving” law classified the violation as a secondary offense.
Hurricane Matthew leaves concerns of price-gouging in its wake, but some companies step up
TALLAHASSEE – When Hurricane Matthew arrived, the storm brought rain, wind, destruction, loss and a certain desperation to Florida. It also brought out unscrupulous business owners who have used the disaster as a way to make some extra money by radically increasing prices on key products (particularly things such as gasoline and water).
Law Offices of Alex Hanna accused of violating phone law with unsolicited ad
MIAMI — A man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Alex Hanna, and The Law Offices of Alex Hanna, P.A., citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Citibank, N.A. accused of violating telephone law in debt collection
OCALA — A woman is suing Citibank, N.A., a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Parametric Solutions accused of violating law regarding FMLA leave
WEST PALM BEACH — A former employee is suing Parametric Solutions Inc., an employer, alleging violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and retaliation including unlawful termination.
Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing accused of violating collection law
MIAMI — A consumer is suing New Penn Financial LLC, d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing , a debt collector, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Prudential Insurance Company of America accused of wrongly denying benefits
MIAMI — A man is suing The Prudential Insurance Company of America, alleging breach of contract.
Tempest Transportation accused of not paying driver
MIAMI — A former delivery driver is suing Tempest Transportation Inc.,alleging that the company violated wage laws.
Former telemarketers claim employers violated various provisions of wage laws
MIAMI — Five former telemarketers are suing employers Christian McKeon, Joseph Dauch, Athanasios Ziros, Priti Dubal, Pop's Pharmacy, CGX Marketing and SDS Marketing, alleging violation of pay laws.
Autosport USA accused of not paying overtime for hours above 40 per week
WEST PALM BEACH — A former employee is suing Autosport USA Inc., alleging violation of wage laws.
Debt collector Ally Financial accused of violating telephone laws
MIAMI — A consumer is suing Ally Financial Inc., a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Anthony Vince Nail Spa accused of not paying proper overtime to employee
WEST PALM BEACH — A former employee is suing Thuy Thu THi Nguyen, d/b/a Anthony Vince Nail Spa, and Thuy Thu Thi Nguyen, alleging failure to follow wage laws.
Man blames Carnival Cruise Line for unsecured ladder
MIAMI — A passenger is suing Carnival Corporation, d/b/a Carnival Cruise Line, a cruise ship company, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Chifa Du Kang Chinese Restaurant accused of not paying proper overtime
MIAMI — A former employee is suing Du Kang LLC, d/b/a Chifa Du Kang Chinese Restaurant, and Jingquan Du, claiming violation of wage laws.
Collins & 74th Street Inc. accused of violating overtime laws
MIAMI — A former merchandiser has filed a class-action lawsuit against Collins & 74th Street Inc. and Mohammed S. Hossain, claiming his employer violated wage laws.
Former domestics claim employer violated wage laws
MIAMI — Two former live-in domestics are suing an employer, alleging violation of wage laws.
Passenger blames Norwegian Cruise Line for injuries
MIAMI — A passenger is suing NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., d/b/a Norwegian Cruise Line, a cruise ship company, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.