News from 2016
Ni.Do. Caffe & Mozzarella Bar accused of wage-law violation
MIAMI — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Nido Caffe 110, d/b/a Ni.Do. Caffe & Mozzarella Bar, and Daian Escalante, alleging violation of wage laws.
Man says King Cable Construction violated overtime law
MIAMI — A former driver and laborer has filed a class-action lawsuit against King Cable Construction Corp. and Adrian J. King Jr., alleging violation of wage laws.
Woman claims IHOP violated wage laws
FLORIDA — A former employee is suing HHJJ LLC, d/b/a IHOP 36-216 Sanford, alleging violation of wage laws.
Smith, Kling & Thompson, P.A. accused of not paying proper overtime
TAMPA — A man is suing Smith, Kling & Thompson, P.A., f/k/a Thompson Trial Group, P.A., claiming the law firm violated wage laws.
Orange County National Golf Club LLC accused of violating overtime law
ORLANDO — A man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Orange County National Golf Club LLC, an employer, alleging violation of wage laws.
Life Insurance Company of North America accused of wrongly denying benefits
ORLANDO — A woman is suing Life Insurance Company of North America, alleging breach of contract.
Credit One Financial accused of violating phone law
ORLANDO — A woman is suing Credit One Financial, a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Bank of America accused of improper collection technique
TAMPA — A woman is suing Bank of America, a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
R+L Truckload Services accused of not paying overtime to employees
FORT MYERS — Employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against R+L Freight Services LLC, An Ohio Corporation, d/b/a R+L Truckload Services, alleging violation of wage laws.
Woman alleges Carnival's negligence caused injuries during game
MIAMI – A Tennessee woman alleges she was injured while participating in a game on cruise ship.
Man claims Life Insurance Co. of North America subjected him to unreasonable claims process
TAMPA – A man has filed a suit alleging his application for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Starbros Cleaners accused of not paying proper overtime wages
MIAMI – A Broward County resident alleges an employer did not properly compensate for overtime work.
Florida's new security workgroup has begun studying courthouse safety
FORT LAUDERDALE — After a year of alarming escapes by inmates while in custody at Florida courthouses, the Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) and the Broward County Board of Commissioners continue to disagree on the source of increased escapes. But they do agree a solution is needed.
Appeals court sides with circuit court in decision about sheriff's deputies
TALLAHASSEE -- An ongoing, six-year-old legal saga involving dismissed Okaloosa Sheriff's Officers Rick Hord, Jon Bush and John Lee has taken another turn.
Florida appeals court rules medical malpractice limits are unconstitional
LAKELAND -- A second appeals court has declared that limits can't be placed on the amount of money awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits and that setting such limits is unconstitutional.
Man alleges Suncoast Watersports misclassified him as an independent contractor
TAMPA – A former beach attendant for a South Pasadena business alleges it used unlawful pay practices.
Pinellas County man files suit against LINA seeking reinstatement of disability benefits
TAMPA – A Pinellas County man alleges he was wrongfully terminated from receiving long-term disability benefits.
Federal government alleges Duval County resident owes on loan
JACKSONVILLE – A Duval County woman is alleged to have defaulted on a loan.
T-Mobile USA call center employee alleges she was terminated for taking FMLA leave
TAMPA – A Hillsborough County woman alleges she was terminated in retaliation for taking a medical leave.
Six judges from 1st District Court of Appeals face retention votes
TALLAHASEE — Six judges from the First District Court of Appeals are on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. These judges are appointed by the governor and then must stand for merit retention votes one year after their initial appointment, and again every six years.