News from October 2016
Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co., allegedly wrongfully denied employee's long-term disability claim
ORLANDO — A woman has filed suit against a life insurance company for alleged violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Individual claims Navient Solutions, Student Assistance Corp. violated the telephone consumer protection act
ORLANDO — An individual has filed suit against two credits for alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Consumers sue Nebraska company over alleged violation of TCPA
ORLANDO — A group of consumers has filed a class-action lawsuit against a telemarketing business from Nebraska for alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (
Home Depot allegedly fired employee whose absences were covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act
ORLANDO — A man has filed suit against a major home improvement store chain for alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) after he was 20 minutes late for a meeting following excused absences covered by the FMLA.
Ocala man claims Nationwide Recovery Service allegedly violated the telephone consumer protection act
OCALA — An Ocala resident has filed suit against a debt collector for alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Multi-million-dollar claim by smoker against R.J. Reynolds denied
WEST PALM BEACH -- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. was found not liable to pay for the health problems of a 70-year-old man who is suffering from emphysema.
Well-known Monticello attorney dies
GAINESVILLE -- Well-known and successful Monticello attorney John David Caminez passed away Sept. 25 in Chance Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. For almost 43 years, he litigated cases involving personal injury and wrongful death in northern Florida, as well as served as co-counsel for numerous cases in Georgia, Alabama and other states.
Investor Florida Bar serves on grievance committee
MIAMI — A Miami businessman has learned more about legal ethics and rules by serving on a Florida Bar grievance committee.
Dr. Dedra Sibley receives Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership Fellowship
COCOA, FLORIDA – The prestigious Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership fellowship was awarded to Dr. Dedra Sibley of Eastern Florida State College on Oct. 11. Sibley is one of 15 national administrators who have received this honor in 2016.
Three Florida firms join in program to welcome women back from career breaks
Law firms in Florida have become more open to hiring women lawyers who voluntarily took a break from their profession to attend to personal matters such as raising their children and managing their households date, three Florida firms have expressed support of the program granting assistance to these women.
Man alleges Regions Bank Inc. called him without his consent
FORT MYERS – A Naples man alleges he has received frequent calls from a bank that he has no business relationship with.
Man alleges he was injured after Blanding Boulevard accident with tractor-trailer
GREEN COVE SPRINGS – A Middleburg County couple has filed suit over injuries allegedly sustained in an accident on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County.
Comfort Lodge & Suits in St. Augustine accused of trademark infringement
JACKSONVILLE – A Maryland-based hotel franchisor alleges a St. Augustine hotel is using its trademark without authorization.
Woman seeks reinstatement of disability benefits she alleges were wrongfully denied
JACKSONVILLE – A woman alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
IP Associates LLC claims AMPC Inc. uses similar mark for nutritional bars
FORT MYERS – A Naples nutritional bar and snack company alleges a competitor is using its mark.
Frenchman's Creek Beach & Country Club alleged to owe overtime wages to employee
MIAMI – A Palm Beach County man alleging that his employer has failed to provide fair compensation to him for his work.
Man alleges Virginia health, insurance provider sent him unsolicited text messages
MIAMI – A class-action suit has been filed against a Virginia health insurance and managed care provider over allegations it sent unsolicited text messages to solicit its services.
Former employee alleges he was not adequately compensated for overtime by Jetset Franklin LLC
MIAMI – A Broward County individual formerly employed as a security guard alleges he was not properly compensated for working overtime.
Carnival Imagination passenger alleges she was injured in fall on stairs
MIAMI – An Ojai, California woman alleges she was injured while traveling on the cruise ship Carnival Imagination.
Tecnoglass accuses RC Home Showcase of copying designs for windows, other products
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County corporation alleges another business in the county manufactures construction elements that infringe its copyrighted designs.