News from October 2016
Appeals court judge questions couples' claim in fee-only case against CFP Board
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has questioned the allegations of prejudice raised by Jeff Camarda and his wife, Kimberly, against the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board) during an appeals hearing.
Employee sues Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino for unpaid wages
An employee is suing Gulfstream Park Racing Association, Inc. d/b/a Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino, an employer, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law, and violation of workers compensation acts.
New Miramar practice sees promising start
MIRAMAR, Fla. -- A new law practice has sprung up in the flourishing bedroom community of Miramar.
Passenger accuses Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. of negligence that led to a fall
A passenger is suing Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., a cruise ship company, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Philippines film company sues pirate websites that allegedly stream its work
A Philippines corporation is suing The Individual, Partnership, or Business Association Identified as FMovies.to, foreign business entity, citing alleged copyright infringement and unfair competition.
Class action suit field against Stormproof Inc. due to alleged failure to pay overtime wages
An employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Stormproof Inc.
Consumer sues Resolve USA over disputed debt
A consumer is suing Professional Wellness Solutions, LLC DBA Resolve USA, a debt collector, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Zeltiq Aesthetics sues Swan Age Reversal Centers alleging trademark infringement
A California corporation is suing Pobra Enterprises LLC d/b/a Swan Age Reversal Centers, Naples Pobra LLC d/b/a Swan Centers, and others, citing alleged unfair competition.
Employee sues U.S.A. Air Duct Cleaners, LLC for unpaid overtime wages
An employee is suing U.S.A. Air Duct Cleaners, LLC, an employer, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Employee accuses AWP Windows and Door, LLC of wrongful termination
An employee is suing AWP Windows and Door, LLC, an employer, citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
A man sues individuals over alleged negligence following car accident
A man is suing a couple, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Man sued by DOE for unpaid debt
A government entity is suing Alvino Blanco, an individual, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Carnival Cruise Corp. sued due to luggage falling on passenger
A passenger is suing Carnival Corp., a cruise ship company, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Florida Bar honors William Young Jr. with pro bono service award
TALLAHASSEE -- An associate from Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter has been named as a recipient of The Florida Bar's exceptional pro bono service award.
Expert weighs in on malpractice case and standard of care
TALLAHASSEE — A Florida Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a case involving medical malpractice claims after a patient left the hospital following a colon operation with a piece of plastic tubing still in his body that a nurse left behind.
Construction lawyers added to Boyd & Jenerette's new Orlando office
ORLANDO -- Two new construction lawyers have joined the firm Boyd & Jenerette, which recently opened a new office in Orlando.
Chicago attorney named vice president of Business Law Network
CHICAGO — Illinois-based attorney Junilla Sledziewski has been nominated as vice president of the Business Law Network, which is based out of Chicago.
Employee sues language school for unpaid overtime wages
An employee is suing The American Language Kollege, Inc. and Desmond Levin, employer, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Aerospace manufacturer sues Florida corporation over alleged false advertising
A manufacturer is suing Milspec Products Inc. and Jeremy Summers, Florida corporation, citing alleged unfair competition.
Synchrony Bank named in suit over alleged harassing phone calls to collect debt
A consumer is suing Synchrony Bank and Allied Interstate, LLC, debt collectors, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.