News from 2016
Lawsuit seeking Florida Senate District 30 election do-over may move forward
PALM BEACH -- Rubin Anderson’s lawsuit seeking to redo the Democratic primary for State Senate District 30 that occurred in August may finally be moving forward.
Attorney convicted of involvement in a gambling ring to receive new trial
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville attorney Kelly Mathis, convicted of leading a $300 million gambling ring that used a charity as a front, will be getting a new trial.
Environmental permit challenges latest chapter in rail project fight
CORAL GABLES – Officials in Martin and Indian River counties have started a new battle in connection with the completion of the proposed $3.1 billion All Aboard Florida Miami-to-Orlando project by attempting to derail efforts to obtain the necessary environmental permits.
Apexx Management Group Corp., B & JCM Properties LLC alleged to have not paid overtime
FLORIDA – A Miami-Dade County woman alleges her former employers did not pay her overtime for her work cooking breakfast and attending to hotel guests.
Woman alleges object left on floor caused fall on Carnival ship
MIAMI – A Louisiana woman claims she was injured while aboard a cruise ship because of an object left in a hallway.
Former M&K Wireless Inc. sales rep alleges she was not paid for all hours worked
FORT MYERS – A former employee for a cellular store alleges she was only paid for half of the hours she actually worked per week.
Woman seeks for Aetna Life to reinstate her to receive disability benefits
MIAMI – A woman seeks reinstatement to her disability benefit plan after she alleges benefits were wrongfully terminated.
EMC Builders LLC did not pay overtime wages, former employee claims
MIAMI – A construction worker alleges his former employers violated wage compensation laws.
EP Aviation LLC alleges Arizona company did not pay for helicopters
ORLANDO – A manufacturer alleges an Arizona company did not pay for several million dollars' worth of helicopters and components.
Dryclean & Laundry Express Inc. alleged to have not properly paid employee for overtime work
MIAMI – An employee for a laundry service in Coral Springs claims she was not properly compensated for working overtime.
Couple accuses American Express Bank, others of telephone harassment
TAMPA – A Pinellas County couple claims they were harassed by debt collectors in an attempt to collect an alleged debt.
Former employees allege Alliance Security owes unpaid overtime wages
MIAMI – Former technicians for a Rhode Island company doing business in Florida allege they were not paid overtime wages.
Woman claims condition of stairs on Carnival ship caused fall
MIAMI – A Florida woman alleges she was injured after a fall on the Carnival Splendor.
Former security guard claims Dynamic Integrated Security did not pay overtime
MIAMI – A Broward County resident claims he was not paid overtime by his former employer while he was a security guard.
Hollywood woman alleges NCSPLUS mailed misleading collection letter
MIAMI – A Hollywood consumer alleges that a debt collector sent a collection letter to her containing inaccurate information regarding an alleged debt.
University of Miami law school teams up with NATIC for continuing education
CORAL GABLES -- The University of Miami School of Law has announced a new collaboration between its Robert Traurig-Greenberg Traurig Real Property Development LLM program and North American Title Insurance Company (NATIC).
Camel milk startup looking to break into North American market
WELLINGTON -- A former petting zoo camel who has a new home with a Florida family also is the basis for a new business using camel's milk, called Camel Life Inc.
Voting booth selfies banned in Florida
TALLAHASSEE -- People want to take “selfies” everywhere they go, which includes the voting booth. However, by law, Florida residents cannot take selfies when they vote.
Sales rep sues former employer for wrongful termination
A former employee is suing Premier Baths Inc., d/b/a Premier Care in Bathing and Bill Kelly, Florida corporation, citing alleged violation of FLSA.
Norwegian Cruise Line sued by passenger over fall that led to surgery
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.