News from October 2016
Store Rama Inc. alleged to sell counterfeit RooR water pipes
MIAMI – A California corporation alleges a retailer is selling counterfeit glass water pipes.
Dr. Sears Center for Health & Wellness Inc. employee alleges he was not paid overtime wages
MIAMI – An employee alleges a Royal Palm Beach health center did not properly compensate him for overtime hours worked.
Negative bar exam results prompt law school dean to expound on diversity
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – Passing Florida’s bar exam can be a daunting task, and one law school dean recently expressed his frustration at the entire law school admissions process after a high number of students at his school failed the exam.
Poll says Floridians dubious about trial lawyers
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The latest poll conducted by the Florida Chamber Political Institute revealed that Floridians do not see trial lawyers in a favorable light.
Federal court denies collective action claim in suit alleging wage-law violation
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA – A Florida federal district court has denied the collective action claim of the petitioners in the case of Tamera Goers, et. al. v. L.A. Entertainment Group and Amer Salameh, a case concerning workers who allegedly were paid only in tips.
Questions are raised about defender who has seen several clients go to death row
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – Amid the spending concerns raised against outgoing Fourth Judicial Circuit public defender Matt Shirk, questions on his choice of second-in-command have been bombarding him since his election in 2008. Experts believe that failure to properly prepare for cases has caused unnecessary suffering to the office's clients.
Pulse nightclub first responders denied PTSD compensation
ORLANDO -- The state of Florida is being urged by one of the first responders in the Pulse nightclub mass shooting incident to allow those in their profession who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to receive long-term disability payments from the state.
Woman alleges mopped deck on cruise ship caused fall
MIAMI – A Carnival cruise passenger alleges she slipped and fell on a freshly mopped deck and was injured.
Former NFL player Ashmore alleges his disability benefit claim was wrongfully denied
WEST PALM BEACH – A former NFL player alleges he is entitled to disability benefits and that his claim was wrongfully denied.
Beach on Duval alleged to have not properly paid overtime wages
MIAMI – A Monroe County man alleges he was not paid overtime by his former employer.
Homeowner seeks injunction against financial institutions after filing rescission
ORLANDO – A homeowner alleges that several financial institutions have ignored the Truth in Lending Act and continue foreclosure proceedings on his home.
Tampa consumer claims Synchrony Bank harassed her with phone calls
TAMPA – A Tampa woman alleges a bank harassed her with frequent phone calls.
Orange County man seeks rescission of mortgage
ORLANDO – An Orange County man has filed suit against several financial institutions over allegations they have violated the Truth in Lending Act.
Passenger alleges dangerous conditions of stairs on Carnival ship caused her to fall
MIAMI – A Louisiana woman claims she injured her leg while traveling on a cruise ship.
Chatham House Restaurant alleged to have not paid cook minimum or overtime wages
FORT LAUDERDALE – A former cook for a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea restaurant alleges he was not properly compensated.
Royal Caribbean passenger alleges liquid on floor caused fall, fractured ankle
MIAMI – A Coral Gables resident alleges she was caused to slip and fall while a passenger on the Oasis of the Ships cruise ship.
Former social media manager for Field-Trip LLC alleges she is owed unpaid wages
MIAMI – A woman hired as a social media manager alleges she is owed unpaid wages from her former employer.
US Block Windows Inc. accused of sending junk faxes to Pennsylvania business
PENSACOLA – A Pennsylvania company alleges a Pensacola business sent unsolicited faxes and has filed a class-action suit.
Mother accuses individuals of wrongful death of son at Lancaster Correctional Institution
GAINESVILLE – A Hillsborough County woman has filed a suit against individuals associated with Florida Department of Corrections after the death of her son.
Zebra Technical Services alleges it wasn't paid for Air Force project work
PENSACOLA – A subcontractor for a federal project in Okaloosa County alleges it wasn't paid for its work.