News from November 2016
Pinellas County man files suit against LINA seeking reinstatement of disability benefits
TAMPA – A Pinellas County man alleges he was wrongfully terminated from receiving long-term disability benefits.
Federal government alleges Duval County resident owes on loan
JACKSONVILLE – A Duval County woman is alleged to have defaulted on a loan.
T-Mobile USA call center employee alleges she was terminated for taking FMLA leave
TAMPA – A Hillsborough County woman alleges she was terminated in retaliation for taking a medical leave.
Six judges from 1st District Court of Appeals face retention votes
TALLAHASEE — Six judges from the First District Court of Appeals are on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. These judges are appointed by the governor and then must stand for merit retention votes one year after their initial appointment, and again every six years.
Credit Acceptance Corp. alleged to have ignored consumer's request to stop calls
ORLANDO – A Polk City resident alleges that a Michigan business continued to call him after he revoked his consent.
Punto Latino Restaurant and Bakery alleged to owe former employee wages
ORLANDO – An Orange County woman alleges she was not paid overtime or paid any wages at all during a period of employment.
Consumer alleges Bath & Body Works car fresheners melt, damage car
JACKSONVILLE – A Jacksonville resident has filed a class-action lawsuit against the makers of the Car Scentportable air freshener over claims the product leaks or melts, causing damage.
Couple alleges damages from calls from GFC Lending
BUNNELL – A Flagler County couple alleges a debt collector continued to call them after they requested it to contact their attorney instead.
Individuals, attorneys benefit from a la carte legal services, one Florida attorney says
The traditional way of billing for legal services may not be working for the growing number of people who would rather represent themselves in state courthouses across the country because the cost of retaining a lawyer is too high.
Top Democratic House target in Florida's 13th Congressional District not so safe
Florida’s 13th Congressional District was supposed to be leaning strongly Democratic this year following a court-ordered redistricting.
Voters will decide if Florida should expand medical marijuana law
TALLAHASSEE -- On Nov. 8, Floridians can vote on a proposed revision to a state constitution amendment, Amendment 2, that would expand the law governing medical marijuana and its users.
Nurse alleges Armor Correctional Health Services Inc. owes unpaid wages
MIAMI – A registered nurse alleges her Monroe County employer did not pay overtime wages and has filed a class action suit.
Consumer claims Enhanced Recovery Co. keeps calling to reach an unknown person
ORLANDO – A Volusia County man alleges a debt collector has called him more than 100 times in an attempt to reach another individual.
Fendi accuses AliExpress sellers of offering counterfeit products
MIAMI – An Italian luxury goods company alleges counterfeit versions of its products are being sold online.
Stellar Recovery Inc. accused of continuing phone calls after man requested calls to stop
OCALA – A consumer alleges that a debt collector continued to contact him via phone after he requested all communication be done through mail.
Election general counsel sides with judge's decision about voter registration
TALLAHASSEE -- As Tuesday's general election approaches, a federal judge's recent rejection of a Florida Democratic Party request to allow unverified voters to cast ballots was the right decision, says an election general counsel.
Florida Supreme Court suspends Maria Elena Perez for ethics violations
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Supreme Court has suspended Maria Elena Perez, the Coral Gables lawyer who represented Nevin Shapiro in his Ponzi scheme case, for ethics violations of the rules regulating the Florida Bar.
Alachua County Clerk of the Court election ethics under attack
GAINESVILLE -- The ethics surrounding J.K. “Jess” Irby’s candidacy for Alachua County Clerk of Court continue to be questioned after complaints have been lodged by a self-proclaimed watchdog.
Advocacy group loses court battle over marijuana ballot question
A medical marijuana advocacy group lost its fight in court over a missing ballot question in Broward County, Florida.
Architectural design firm files lawsuit over copyright infringement of residential design
A design firm is suing Traina Enterprises Inc. d/b/a T.E.I. Industries, Douglas Traina, Mimi Groom, LHS of Southwest Florida LLC d/b/a Luxury Home Solutions, Norman Bloxham, Handley's Residential Design Inc. and Stephen C. Handley, Florida corporations, citing alleged copyright infringement.