News from November 2016
AmeriFinancial Solutions accused of calling emergency contact to collect alleged debt
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Deerfield Beach man claims a debt collector is calling him for a debt allegedly owed by a third party.
Customer service representative alleges Ross Furniture Logistics failed to pay her
MIAMI – A Broward County resident alleges her South Florida furniture logistics employer failed to pay her for her hours worked as a customer service representative.
Carnival passenger claims he was injured because of ship's frayed carpet
MIAMI – A California man claims he was injured in a cruise ship after he tripped on a frayed carpet.
Senior judge debate continues in Florida courts
TAMPA — Recently, senior judges, or retired judges who have returned to the bench to help with backlogs, have become a subject of debate in Florida. Foreclosure defense lawyers find the dependence on senior judges concerning because the practice seems to violate multiple constitutional requirements.
Teeple Hall announces addition of new attorney to help expand transactional and corporate practice
SAN DIEGO – Teeple Hall LLP, a boutique law firm in San Diego, announced recently that Darryl Mazow has joined their team to help the firm expand its transactional and corporate practice.
Former Applebee's server alleges she was not adequately compensated for hours worked
ORLANDO – A former server for a Port Orange restaurant alleges she was required to work off the clock and pay for unpaid bills from customers.
Guardian Life Insurance accused of wrongfully denying man's disability benefit claim
TAMPA – A man alleges an insurer doing business in Hernando County has wrongfully denied him disability benefits.
Fabricating By Design alleged to have not paid two employees overtime wages
TAMPA – Former employees of a Sarasota business allege they were not paid overtime wages.
Couple claims injuries after Orange County accident with New Jersey motorist
ORLANDO – An Orange County couple alleges a New Jersey man's actions caused them injuries in an Orange County accident.
Former employee alleges Gold & Diamond unjustly fired her for being a whistleblower
CLEARWATER – The former employee of a jeweler based in Clearwater alleges she was terminated for reporting that employees were violating laws.
Florida leads nation in car accident drownings, movement underway to address problem
ORLANDO -- A review of federal crash data has revealed that Florida has the highest number of deaths by car accident drowning.
Florida Mesothelioma Center instructs patients to use appropriate firms
TAMPA -- The Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center recently announced there is a statewide initiative available to a person diagnosed with mesothelioma anywhere in Florida. The center is trying to help those with this illness find reputable attorneys that can help them gain compensation.
Florida Coastal School of Law's Veterans Legal Collaborative takes 'holistic' approach with helping veterans
JACKSONVILLE – Since its start in 2013, Florida Coastal School of Law’s Veterans Legal Collaborative has served an average of 150 of Jacksonville’s veterans annually, as of September. Pooling the resources and skill of area lawyers, Florida Coastal students, and other professionals, the Veterans Legal Collaborative takes a holistic approach to serving veterans in a wide variety of circumstances.
Three attorneys disbarred over allegedly excessive attorneys fees collected from Progressive settlements
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court disbarred three lawyers following what a court justice called acts of “greed” and “dereliction of duties” in handling a sizable insurance case.
Polo club founder's attorneys seek appeal in vehicular homicide case
TALLAHASSEE – Attorneys for John Goodman, a Wellington polo club founder who was convicted of DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide in October 2014, laid out additional arguments in an attempt to win a reversal last month.
Palm Beach Sheriff's deputy gets green light in whistleblower suit
WEST PALM BEACH–After three years, a deputy in the Palm Beach Sheriff’s
Office will have her day in court.
Passenger alleges Carnival cruise ship negligence caused injuries
MIAMI — A disabled passenger is suing the Carnival cruise ship company, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Florida State rises in National Jurist’s list of best value law schools
TALLAHASSEE-- The National Jurist’s 2016 issue of preLaw Magazine has named the Florida State University College of Law one of the top 15 Best Value law schools in the country.
Passenger accuses United Airlines of negligence
TAMPA — A Pinellas County woman is suing United Airlines, alleging the defendant's negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Software developer accuses competitor of trademark infringement
TAMPA — A Hillsborough County software developer is suing a competitor, alleging trademark infringement.