News from October 2016
Ocala officials offer three ordinance proposals for marijuana dispensaries
OCALA -- Three versions of a medical marijuana ordinance will be created by the Ocala City Council to help officials explore the idea of allowing dispensaries to set up shop within the city.
Florida votes set to vote on state justices, judges
TALLAHASSEE – In the upcoming November elections, Florida voters will get to choose whether or not to retain three state Supreme Court justices and 28 appeal court judges in five districts
Allgate Financial facing legal action over debt collection letter
A consumer is suing Allgate Financial, LLC, a debt collector, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Norwegian Cruise Line blamed for man's fall on wet deck
A couple is suing a cruise ship company, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
An importer sues procurement broker over alleged breach of contract
An importer is suing InterGlobal Products Inc., a procurement broker, citing alleged breach of contract, breach of implied warranty, breach of warranty, and unjust enrichment.
Aetna sued over alleged violation of ERISA
A man is suing Aetna Life Insurance Company, a plan administrator, citing alleged violation of ERISA.
A Florida corporation sues software developer over alleged breach of contract
Florida corporation accuses software developer of breach of contract.
North Florida Shipyards says crew to blame for damaging dry dock
A dry dock owner is suing Mobro Marine Inc. and Great lakes Dredge and Dock Company LLC, operators, citing alleged negligence.
Macaluso's accused of violating FLSA
Employee accuses employer of violation of FLSAFLORIDA — An employee is suing Macaluso's & Co., Inc., Macalusos, Inc., and Michael D' Andrea, employer, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law, and violation of workers compensation acts.Jose Maderos filed a complaint on Oct. 20, in the U.S.
Tiffany alleges counterfeit goods infringe on trademark
A New Jersey business is suing a list of business entities, citing alleged unfair competition.
Eastland Music says Travel Channel infringed on trademark
An entertainment company is suing The Travel Channel LLC, Scripps Networks LLC and Scripps Networks Interactive Inc., Delaware companies, citing alleged trademark infringement.
Wells Fargo accused of violating Telephone Consumer Protection Act
A man has filed suit against Wells Fargo Bank NA d/b/a Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, a creditor, citing alleged violation of TCPA.
United Debt Holding accused of violating debt collection law
An individual is suing United Debt Holding LLC, a debt collector, citing alleged violation of FDCPA.
Man alleges discrimination at Vartek LLC
A man is suing Vartek LLC, a Florida company, citing alleged discrimination, racial discrimination, retaliation, unpaid wages, and violation of state and federal law.
Companies must prove 'enterprise' to invoke RICO
MIAMI -- Corporations are allowed to invoke federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization statutes to litigate fraud claims, but they have to prove that those accused were acting in collusion, says a Miami attorney and expert on the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act.
Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals files for bankruptcy
WILMINGTON -- Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals and its two wholly-owned subsidiaries have filed for bankruptcy protection with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware.
Florida police chiefs, former justices call for rejection of revised marijuana proposal
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) and five former Florida Supreme Court justices have voiced opposition to a November ballot question that asks voters in the state to legalize marijuana through a constitutional amendment.
Coral Gables attorney elected to Fiduciary Trust International of the South board of directors
MIAMI -- A senior vice president in a Miami-based law firm has been named one of the newly appointed members of the Fiduciary Trust International of the South board of directors.
Florida company fights Google over search results rankings
MIAMI -- Wagoner Firm PLLC, an Albany law firm focused on startups, technology companies and securities, has been representing a Miami-based business in a suit against Google, which has not fared well for the internet giant.
Monroe's on the Lake Hotel & Banquet Hall allegedly failed to pay an employee overtime
ORLANDO — A former employee has filed suit against a hotel and event hall for alleged unpaid wages.