News from October 2016
Husband and wife sue semi-truck driver over alleged negligence
Husband and wife accuse semi-truck driver of negligence following accident.
Aetna sued over alleged denial of disability benefits
An employee is suing Aetna Life Insurance Co., an insurance firm, citing alleged breach of contract.
Cruise ship passenger alleges Carnival is responsible for her injuries while on its cruise ship
A passenger is suing Carnival Corp., a cruise ship company, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Novelis Corp. sued after a driver of one of its vehicle was involved in an accident
A couple are suing Thomas Ewing and Novelis Corp., joint venture, citing alleged loss of consortium and negligence.
Central Credit Services sued over alleged harassing calls
A consumer is suing Central Credit Services, LLC, a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
A couples sues the Gap over a defective shoe that caused injuries
A couple is suing The Gap Stores Inc., a foreign corporation, citing alleged negligence.
Debt collector hit with lawsuit over unauthorized calls
A consumer is suing Navient Solutions, Inc., a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Chanel sues business entities over alleged trademark infringement
Chanel claims the defendants' products bear a similar trademark to its products.
Employee sues car dealer for alleged wrongful termination
An employee is suing Sun State Ford, Inc., an employer, citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Sanchez and Henderson face off in Nov. 8 run-off for circuit judge
Cristina Sanchez, President of the Brevard County Association for Women Lawyers, won a three-way race for circuit judge in Seminole and Brevard counties, according to an August 30 article in the Orlando Sentinel. Since no one won more than 50 percent, Sanchez and Stephen Henderson will face off in a run-off November 8.
The late Norman Wolfinger honored with Public Service Lifetime Achievement Award
MELBOURNE -- Norman Wolfinger, former state attorney in Brevard and Seminole counties, veteran and advocate for veterans and children, was posthumously awarded with the public service lifetime achievement award from Space Coast Daily.
Attorney says more Florida shopping centers are facing financial issues
MIAMI – Looking out over downtown Miami, business looks great. People are out and about. There are cranes working on new construction across the skyline. On closer inspection, however, commercial shopping centers across Florida are facing financial issues.
Morgan & Morgan TV ad criticized by defense attorneys
TAMPA, FLORIDA — Florida-based personal injury firm Morgan & Morgan is getting heat from defense attorneys about a television ad airing in nine states that reveals information regarding banned testimony in car crashes.
Bradenton mayoral candidate blasts opponent over allegations
BRADENTON, FLORIDA – Bradenton mayoral candidate Warren Merriman was convicted of
petit theft in February 2015 and ordered to serve three months of probation after being fired from the Brandenton Police department. With the election date of Nov. 8 drawing near, Merriman must also prepare for a disciplinary hearing that is scheduled for Nov. 3, which may lead to the former deputy chief's law enforcement certification being either suspended or revoked.
Norwegian Cruise Line sued by passenger for alleged negligence that led to a fall
A passenger is suing NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., d/b/a Norwegian Cruise Line, a cruise ship company, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
An employee sues car dealer over violation of minimum wage law
An employee is suing 600 L.C. d/b/a Space Coast Honda and Scott De Masso, employer, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of workers compensation acts.
An individual seeks declaratory relief from MetLife due to car accident
A woman is suing Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company, an insurer, after a serious car accident.
A motorist sues USPS and its employee over alleged negligence
A motorist is suing the United States Postal Service, citing alleged negligence that led to an accident.
Manufacturer accuses GarageWatches LLC of trademark infringement
A manufacturer is suing GarageWatches LLC, an online seller, citing alleged trademark infringement.
Comenity Bank sued over alleged unwanted calls to collect debt
A woman is suing Comenity Bank, a debt collector, citing alleged violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.