News from 2016
Hillsborough County resident is said to owe more than $2,000 to the government
A government entity is suing Johnny G. Bailey, an individual, citing alleged breach of contract and unpaid debt.
Hookah lounge allegedly failed to pay server proper wages
An employee is suing Eastern US Trading Company, Inc. d/b/a Royal Hookah & Cigar Lounge, an employer, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law, and violation of workers compensation acts.
Lincoln National Life Insurance accused of wrongfully denying disability payments
An employee is suing The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, an insurance firm, citing alleged breach of contract.
Dali Wireless accuses Fiplex Communications of alleged patent infringement
A California business is suing Fiplex Communications, Inc., a Florida corporation, citing alleged patent infringement.
Employee accuses home improvement company of wrongful termination after he complained about unpaid wages
An individual is suing JF & MB Home Improvement & Landscaping Inc., and Jorge A. Matute, Florida corporation, citing alleged breach of lease agreement, retaliation and unpaid wages.
Passenger accuses Royal Caribbean Cruises of negligence that caused serious injuries
A passenger is suing Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD., a cruise ship company, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
1st Financial Bank hit with lawsuit over alleged improper debt collection practices
An individual is suing 1st Financial Bank USA, a financial institution, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
A photographer accuses CheapCaribbean.com of using his photos without permission
A photographer is suing CheapCaribbean.com, a Florida corporation, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Motorist claims Amica Mutual Insurance Co. failed to pay for accident coverage
A motorist is suing Amica Mutual Insurance Company, an insurer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Aetna accused of not paying long-term disability payments
An individual is suing Aetna Life Insurance Co., an insurer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Premera Blue Cross accused of wrongfully denying medical coverage
A woman is suing Premera Blue Cross and CTS International Inc., insurer, citing alleged violation of ERISA.
Carnival Corp. accused of maintaining a slippery surface that led to a broken wrist
A passenger is suing Carnival Corp,, a cruise ship company, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Aspen Dental Management cited in lawsuit for alleged failure to pay overtime wages
An employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Aspen Dental Management, Inc., an employer, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Capital One named in lawsuit over unfair debt collection practices
A consumer is suing Northland Group Inc. and Capital One Bank (USA) NA, creditor, citing alleged violation of FDCPA.
Suwanee Personnel accused of wrongful termination
Former employee is suing The Rose Group Inc. d/b/a Suwanee Medical Personnel, a former employer, citing alleged retaliation and violation of Family and Medical Leave Act.
Supreme Court to weigh in on video conferencing hearing for mentally ill patients
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in on whether judges should use video conferencing for hearings involving mentally ill patients who were involuntarily committed.
PODS awarded multi-million-dollar settlement from U-Haul
TAMPA -- The company behind the popular PODS has recently settled a trademark dispute with U-Haul International Inc. for alleged trademark infringement.
Lawsuit and Injunction against Palm County Sheriff’s Office allowed to proceed
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – A lawsuit resulting from a 2013 incident involving the
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has been given the green light to proceed by the
Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal.
Any change to closed primary system probably limited to legislative action
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – If Florida is going to change its closed primary system, which can block voters from the other party from casting ballots, it will probably have to be addressed in the Legislature, according to an attorney.
Lawyer says legislation has not stopped texting and driving
MILTON, FLORIDA – The new law against texting while driving in Florida received a lukewarm response from citizens as offenders could only be punished if they are caught committing another traffic violation. That is, the “Florida Ban on Texting While Driving” law classified the violation as a secondary offense.