News from October 2016
Passenger allegedly fell in large puddle on Carnival Cruise Line ship
MIAMI — A woman has filed suit against a cruise line after she allegedly slipped and fell in a large puddle of water on the ship's deck.
Chanel Inc. claims online retailer sells imitation handbags
MIAMI — An international handbag company has filed suit against another business it claims is selling imitation handbags bearing its trademark.
Smithport Freight driver allegedly rear-ended a motorist
MIAMI — A motorist has filed suit against a driver and his employer for an accident in which she allegedly was injured.
Grabba - Leaf allegedly infringed Blunt Wrap U.S.A.'s cigar tube patent
MIAMI — A Louisiana corporation has filed suit against a competitor for alleged patent infringement.
Florida lawyer joins prominent law firm GrayRobinson
TALLAHASSEE -- George T. Levesque, who is known as one of the top lawyers for the Florida Senate, recently joined the GrayRobinson law firm in Tallahassee. His practice areas include administrative and regulatory, appellate, government, government relations and lobbying, and litigation services for the firm.
Art dealer alleges conflict of interest in Miami Dade College bidding process
MIAMI -- The legal battle between a prominent Florida art dealer and Miami Dade College has come to a halt following the court’s decision to table the discussion. The court declared the case premature, since the alleged actions have yet to be officially confirmed.
Court rules in favor of Jensen Beach High School regarding prom Breathalyzer incident
ATLANTA -- Former students from Jensen Beach High School lost their appeal against the Martin County School District regarding the alleged infringement of their constitutional rights during their 2014 prom when they were ordered to take Breathalyzer tests before being permitted to enter the venue.
Possible Supreme Court challenge looms for strongly supported private school tax credit case
TALLAHASSEE -- Despite the possibility of a Supreme Court challenge to the ruling on the private school tax credit case, parents and leaders supporting the cause remain optimistic of the future.
Akerman LLP chair Andrew Smulian passes the reins to David Spector
TAMPA – David I. Spector will become the ninth chairman and chief executive officer of Akerman LLP, replacing long-time chairman Andrew M. Smulian effective Feb. 1, 2018.
Woman alleges staffing agencies interfered with FMLA rights
TAMPA – A woman formerly employed by a Tampa staffing agency alleges the employer failed to notify her of her eligibility to take a leave for her pregnancy.
Evercore Capital Advisors allege Lucid Global Inc. did not compensate for services
TAMPA – A Sarasota consulting firm and its managing director allege they were not paid for their services.
Woman alleges Credit Control terminated her while on medical leave
TAMPA – A woman alleges she was terminated in retaliation by her Hillsborough County employer for taking a medical leave.
Man allegedly injured in auto accident seeks declaratory relief from court
TAMPA – A motorist allegedly injured in a Tampa collision is seeking declaratory relief regarding an insurance dispute.
New York merger company alleges eLutions breached contract
TAMPA – A New York merger and acquisition consulting firm alleges a Tampa business has not compensated it for work.
Former employee claims Blue Rock Partners LLC violated wage laws
TAMPA – A Hillsborough County man alleges his former Tampa property management employer did not pay overtime.
Consumer claims Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC invaded privacy
MIAMI – A consumer claims a debt collector invaded her privacy with several calls to her cellphone.
CNA claims Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc. terminated her because of pregnancy
ORLANDO – A certified nursing assistant alleges she was terminated from her job because of her pregnancy.
Couple alleges Allstate wrongfully denied insurance claims after collision
ORLANDO – An Orlando couple alleges their insurer wrongfully denied their underinsured motorist claim after an accident on Interstate 295 in Jacksonville.
Chiropractor accuses Earlyshares.com of sending junk faxes
ORLANDO – A Miami business is accused of sending junk faxes.
Woman alleges Deal Time Cars & Credit tampered with car's odometer
ORLANDO – An Orlando woman alleges the odometer on a car she purchased from an Orange County dealership had been tampered with.