News from October 2016
Former employees allege Alliance Security owes unpaid overtime wages
MIAMI – Former technicians for a Rhode Island company doing business in Florida allege they were not paid overtime wages.
Woman claims condition of stairs on Carnival ship caused fall
MIAMI – A Florida woman alleges she was injured after a fall on the Carnival Splendor.
Former security guard claims Dynamic Integrated Security did not pay overtime
MIAMI – A Broward County resident claims he was not paid overtime by his former employer while he was a security guard.
Hollywood woman alleges NCSPLUS mailed misleading collection letter
MIAMI – A Hollywood consumer alleges that a debt collector sent a collection letter to her containing inaccurate information regarding an alleged debt.
University of Miami law school teams up with NATIC for continuing education
CORAL GABLES -- The University of Miami School of Law has announced a new collaboration between its Robert Traurig-Greenberg Traurig Real Property Development LLM program and North American Title Insurance Company (NATIC).
Camel milk startup looking to break into North American market
WELLINGTON -- A former petting zoo camel who has a new home with a Florida family also is the basis for a new business using camel's milk, called Camel Life Inc.
Voting booth selfies banned in Florida
TALLAHASSEE -- People want to take “selfies” everywhere they go, which includes the voting booth. However, by law, Florida residents cannot take selfies when they vote.
Sales rep sues former employer for wrongful termination
A former employee is suing Premier Baths Inc., d/b/a Premier Care in Bathing and Bill Kelly, Florida corporation, citing alleged violation of FLSA.
Norwegian Cruise Line sued by passenger over fall that led to surgery
A passenger is suing NCL (Bahamas), Ltd., d/b/a Norwegian Cruise Line, a cruise ship company, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Universal Polygram and EMI April Music Inc. sue over alleged copyright infringement
A music production company are suing Mercato 2401, Inc. and Carmine Giardini, Florida corporation, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino sued for unpaid overtime wages
An employee is suing Gulfstream Park Racing Association, Inc. d/b/a Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino, an employer, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law, and violation of workers compensation acts.
Helicopter owner sued for negligence in fatal accident
Individuals are suing Bobby W. Riggs, an aircraft owner, citing alleged negligence.
Telemarketers hit with lawsuit over unwanted calls
Individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against Festiva Development Group Inc. and Allen Marketing Group Inc., telemarketers, citing alleged violation of TCPA.
Family sues USAA Casualty over allegedly not settling claim after car accident
A family is suing USAA Casualty Insurance Co., an insurer, citing alleged bad faith.
Gunster growth continues with promotion of four shareholders to leadership positions, other additions
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – Gunster, the West Palm Beach-based, forward-thinking law firm known for having its fingers on the pulse of the state's business climate, is finding that growth and success leads to more of the same, two of its members said during a recent interview.
Court imposes restraining order, freezes assets of Florida-based pop-up 'security' ad maker
CHICAGO – A federal judge issued a restraining order and a freeze of assets against a
Boynton Beach, Florida, tech support group for allegedly tricking consumers into using its services.
Jury awards plaintiff $70 million in Johnson & Johnson talc case
ST. LOUIS — A circuit court jury on Thursday awarded $70 million in damages over a woman’s claims that using Johnson & Johnson’s products containing talc, such as baby powder, contributed to her ovarian cancer.
Medicaid lawsuit concludes with settlement over failure to provide prompt care to children
MIAMI – The 10-year battle over the Medicaid program in Florida finally came to an end with taxpayers tasked to pay the legal bills and settlement fees to the families and medical practitioners involved in the case.
Woman sues Wall-Mart, debt collector over unwanted calls
A woman is suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Central Credit Services LLC, debt collectors, citing alleged violation of TCPA.
Major League Baseball sued in New York district court by defunct Florida business owner
MANHATTAN -- Neiman Nix, owner of a Florida sports performance facility and baseball academy, claims his now-defunct Florida business to be collateral damage of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2013 Biogenesis doping crackdown and has filed suit against the league.