News from October 2016
Woman alleges she was terminated by Doctor's @ Your Home Inc. for requesting overtime pay
MIAMI – An office supervisor alleges her former Miami-Dade County employer failed to provide fair compensation to her for her work.
Government seeks repayment of student loans from Miami woman
MIAMI – A Miami woman is alleged to have defaulted on the payment of student loans.
TD Retail Card Services and Trans Union LLC alleged failed to correct woman's credit report
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County consumer alleges erroneous information was reported on her credit report.
Two former employees allege Villa Azur owes unpaid wages
MIAMI – Former bussers for a Miami-Dade County business allege their time cards were manipulated and they were not paid for all hours worked as a result.
Broward County consumer alleges Collecto Inc. isn't licensed to collect in state
MIAMI – A Broward County woman alleges that a debt collector attempted to collect a debt from her despite not having necessary licensure to collect in Florida.
Passenger alleges Carnival's negligence caused shoulder injury
MIAMI – A Colorado woman alleges she injured her shoulder in a fall on a cruise ship.
Officials prepare to fill Constitution review commission
TALLAHASSEE -- Applications for a seat on the Constitution review commission (CRC) are now being accepted by the Florida Supreme Court.
Woman claims Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing made false statements
WEST PALM BEACH – A Duval County woman alleges a mortgage servicer made false and misleading statements in a foreclosure judgment and caused her monetary damages.
Insurer seeks declaratory judgment over claim submitted by Viesel Biofuel Properties
FORT PIERCE – An insurance company is seeking declaratory judgment over claims made after a fire at a biofuel processing facility.
Man alleges he was injured in collision with underinsured motorist on Kestral Parkway
SARASOTA – A man alleges he was injured in an accident on Kestral Parkway in Sarasota County.
Car Wash Headquarters Inc. accused of terminating man in retaliation for taking leave
TAMPA – A man alleges his Hillsborough County employer terminated him immediately after returning from a medical leave.
Woman alleges arm injury occurred because of Gill Dawg Marina's negligence
TAMPA – A Michigan woman has filed suit against an Odessa corporation over allegations her arm was injured while a passenger in a rented boat.
Chubb Custom Insurance Co. accused of breach of contract over insurance claim
CLEARWATER – The owner of a Clearwater property alleges it was not fully compensated for damages but its insurer.
Consumer claims Harley Davidson Credit Corp. continued to call after he revoked consent
OCALA – A Citrus County man alleges a creditor has called him more than 500 times.
Lee County man alleges he was injured because of another cyclist's negligence
FORT MYERS – A Lee County cyclist alleges he was injured when another cyclist traveled into his path.
Woman seeks allegedly unpaid overtime wages from Tarpon Total Health Care
TAMPA – A Pasco County woman alleges she was not properly compensated for working overtime hours.
Woman alleges Navient Solutions harassed her over debt not owed by her
JACKSONVILLE – A Jacksonville consumer alleges a debt collector has called her more than 100 times this year in an attempt to collect a debt owned by another person.
Former employee alleges Orlando Outback Steakhouse location owes unpaid wages
ORLANDO – A former server at an Orlando restaurant alleges it failed to provide fair compensation to him for his work.
Man alleges Halstead Financial Services called repeatedly without stating purpose for call
ORLANDO – A Punta Gorda consumer alleges that a debt collector repeatedly contacted him but would not disclose the reason for calling.
Former senator joins Becker & Poliakoff's government law and lobbying group
FORT LAUDERDALE - Becker & Poliakoff has announced the appointment of a former Republican state senator to its law firm.