News from October 2016
Berger Singerman expands land use, regulatory and commercial law practices with addition of Jeff Bartel
MIAMI – Berger Singerman, which touts itself as Florida’s business law firm, has announced that it has expanded its land use, regulatory and commercial law practices with the addition of partner Jeff Bartel.
11th Circuit: Bankruptcy courts cannot be involved in Medicare-related cases
MIAMI – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit now is the third circuit court to deny bankruptcy courts any involvement in Medicare-related bankruptcy issues.
Everglades Day Safari Inc. alleged to have not properly compensated former employee
FORT MYERS – A former employee of a Lee County company that provided guided trips of the Everglades alleges she was misclassified and not properly compensated for labor.
Electronic Communication Technologies alleges patented confirmation technology was infringed
MIAMI – A Boynton Beach company alleges a Vermont business infringed its patented technology with its online order confirmation system.
Dynamic Design and Services allegedly failed to pay employee overtime wages
MIAMI — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against his previous employer for alleged retaliation, wrongful termination and unpaid wages.
Celebrity Cruises, promoter allegedly failed to safeguard passengers resulting in injury
MIAMI — A former cruise ship passenger has filed suit against the cruise line and its promoter for allegedly failing to take measures to prevent injuries and negligence after she fell.
New York Bakery Distributors allegedly failed to pay employee overtime wages
MIAMI — A former driver has filed suit against his previous employer for alleged unpaid wages.
Consumer claims First National Collection Bureau Inc. sent incomplete letter
MIAMI – A Broward County consumer is suing Nevada-based debt collector over allegations it sent a collection letter with incomplete information regarding a debt.
Shopper alleges injuries after he slipped in laundry detergent in Dollar Tree
BRADENTON – A shopper alleges he slipped in spilled laundry detergent and was injured.
Panama City Beach likely will not appeal court ruling on scooters
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – A beach resort city will lodge no further appeal against a court decision knocking down its regulations over the hiring of scooters.
Florida Supreme Court denies motion to investigate racism allegations against judge
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Supreme Court rejected a request to investigate
allegations of racism involving a Duval County circuit judge.
Attorney for abusers seeks to support domestic abuse victims instead
ORLANDO — An Orlando attorney specializing in helping people who are unsure of who to turn to for legal help has created an education and resource center on his website for victims of domestic violence.
Interior Glass Design LLC alleged to have not paid installer overtime wages
MIAMI – A decorative glass and window installer alleges he was not paid overtime by his former Miami-Dade employer.
Dania man accused of failing to pay student loan debt
MIAMI – A Dania man is alleged to owe more than $11,000 on a student loan.
Essential Media Group alleges NY company wrongly claims it owns catalog's copyrights
MIAMI – A record label that acquires music catalogs alleges a New York company claims it owns the copyrights to compositions it acquired.
Government alleges more than $6,000 is owed by Broward County resident
MIAMI – A Broward County resident is alleged to owe more than $6,000 on a student loan.
Asset Monitoring Solutions Inc. accused of not paying former employees
MIAMI – Two former sales employees allege they owed wages for hours that they worked and were not compensated for by a North Miami employer.
Passenger claims leg was injured during transfer from cruise ship to tender boat
MIAMI – A woman alleges her leg was crushed between a cruise ship and a tender boat.
Housekeeper claims Chen Neighborhood Medical Center wrongfully terminated her
MIAMI – A former housekeeper and cleaner for a Lauderhill employer claims she was wrongfully terminated for complaining about not receiving overtime pay.
Man claims he exposure to bacteria on Royal Caribbean cruise caused infection
MIAMI – A Royal Caribbean Cruises passenger alleges he contracted Legionnaires' disease while on a cruise.