News from September 2016
Monterey Financial Services Inc. accused of using autodialer for collection calls
JACKSONVILLE – A Duval County consumer claims a Tallahassee debt collector called him approximately 100 times in an attempt to collect an alleged debt.
Michigan woman alleges she was injured while traveling on tender
MIAMI – A Michigan woman alleges she was injured in a shore excursion in the Bahamas because the tender she was traveling in was overloaded.
Discover Bank accused of telephone harassment by consumer
MIAMI – A consumer alleges a debt collector harassed him with calls made with an automatic dialing system.
Man claims Catered Fit Corp. did not pay overtime wages or final paycheck
MIAMI – A Broward County man alleges he was not paid overtime while employed as an order packer.
Driver files suit after accident near Lee Vista Boulevard
ORLANDO – An Orange County motorist claims he was injured after another driver allegedly ran a red light.
Woman claims floor conditions at Steak N Shake caused her to fall
ORLANDO – An Orange County restaurant patron alleges she was injured after a fall caused by a greasy floor.
Guest alleges he was injured from fall in bathtub at Hawthorn Suites
ORLANDO – A Louisiana man claims he was injured in the bathroom of an Orlando hotel.
Motorist claims injuries after Bachman Road collision
ORLANDO – An Orange County man has filed suit against a motorist and his employer over alleged injuries after a collision in the county.
Medical and Financial Management Inc. allegedly violated federal debt collection law
MIAMI — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector that allegedly violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
S&M Smoke Shop allegedly sold counterfeit water pipes
MIAMI — A U.S. distributor for a German-based company has filed suit for alleged trademark infringement against a retail who sold falsely labeled water pipes.
MasTec, MCI allegedly failed to pay overtime wages to employee
WEST PALM BEACH — A man has filed suit against his previous employers for allegedly failing to pay him overtime wages.
Law professor: 'FINRA would be a better and more effective organization with the reforms'
ORLANDO – The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) plays an important in helping keeping the public’s investments safe, and law professor Benjamin Edwards wants to make sure the organization is keeping up its end of the bargain.
Orange County driver alleges injuries after Orlando accident
ORLANDO – An Orange County woman alleges she was injured in a vehicle collision in Orlando.
Pantera Guns allegedly failed to pay employee overtime wages, commissions
MIAMI — A salesman has filed suit against his former employer for allegedly failing to pay him overtime wages and earned commissions, then purportedly firing him after he complained.
J.J.F. Construction & Property Management alleged failed to pay employees overtime wages
FORT MYERS — A former maintenance worker has filed a class-action lawsuit against his previous employers for alleged unpaid overtime wages.
Enshirah allegedly sold counterfeit water pipes
MIAMI — A California corporation has filed suit against a retailer for allegedly selling counterfeit copies of water pipes manufactured in Germany.
Woman alleges she does not owe debt to Medicredit Inc.
JACKSONVILLE – A Putnum County woman alleges a debt collector continued to call her for a debt she does not owe.
Cyclist alleges he was struck by USPS employee in Delray Beach
MIAMI – A Delray Beach man alleges he was struck by a United States Postal Service employee while riding his bicycle.
Couple alleges loan servicer violated mortgage servicing rules
MIAMI – A couple alleges a loan servicer failed to comply with certain regulations regarding mortgage servicing rules.
Former Eat Greek Souvlaki cook alleges he is owed unpaid wages
MIAMI – A cook has filed suit against his former Miami-Dade County employer over allegations he was not properly compensated.