News from 2016
Policy holder accuses Prudential of ERISA violations
TAMPA — A policy holder is suing Prudential Insurance, alleging failure to pay disability benefits.
Orange County couple accuses Geico of contract breach
ORLANDO — An Orange County couple is suing Geico, alleging breach of contract regarding a vehicle crash.
Worker accuses food service business of failing to pay overtime
MIAMI — A Miami-Dade County man is suing a food services business, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Florida Supreme Court ruling could affect nursing home contracts
TALLAHASSEE -- A recent Florida Supreme Court ruling addressing the issue of whether nursing homes can enforce arbitration contracts when residents try to sue has surfaced.
Florida Supreme Court allows husband's lawsuit against doctor after wife's suicide
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Supreme Court ruled on Aug. 25 that a Sarasota man, Robert Granicz, may pursue his medical malpractice lawsuit against his late wife’s primary care physician, Dr. Joseph Chirillo, for her 2008 suicide, reported Medscape Medical News in an Aug. 26 article.
Red light camera case enters Florida court system
ORLANDO – Another red light camera case is in the spotlight in the Florida courts system, prompting judges to reexamine whether administrative hearings for these violations are constitutional.
Citizens group raises safety, environmental, financial concerns about rail project
CORAL GABLES – Citizens Against Rail Expansion in Florida (CARE FL) voiced its support for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties in their challenge of environmental permits issued in connection with All Aboard Florida’s Miami-to-Orlando railway project.
Retired football player files suit against NFL for denial of disability claim
PALM BEACH -– A former professional football player who is now a Palm Beach resident has filed a lawsuit against the National Football League (NFL) to claim the medical benefits he allegedly earned. The lawsuit was filed in the West Palm Beach Division of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Case highlights statistics regarding some attorneys' substance abuse, mental issues
MILTON, FLORIDA – A recent court case highlights the fact that attorneys have higher rates of substance abuse and mental illness than many other professionals.
Brother of Florida AG lands job with NYC law firm
NEW YORK – Florida Attorney General Pamela Bondi’s younger brother has recently landed a job with New York City law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel.
Environmental groups look to stop three-state pipeline project
JUNO BEACH, FLORIDA – An attorney for Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, one of three environmental groups that have asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to stop construction on three Southeastern pipeline projects, said its primary concerns are the impacts the $3.2 billion Sabal Trail Pipeline project will have on the Chattahoochee River, its tributaries and the communities along those waterways.
Appellate court allows whistleblower to pursue suit against Miami alleging retaliation
MIAMI – The appellate court declared that a former independent auditor general (IAG), who exposed indiscretions in Miami’s government offices, was protected under the Whistleblower’s Act.
McGlinchey Stafford adds three attorneys to Florida Commercial Litigation group
FORT LAUDERDALE and JACKSONVILLE – McGlinchey Stafford PLLC has added of counsel Allen S. Katz and associates Shannon M. Arsenault and Gina L. Bulecza to its Commercial Litigation practice group in Florida.
Miami judge wants more diversity in coveted court appointments
MIAMI – Following the end of her tenure as president of the National Association of Women Judges, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Lisa Walsh issued a resolution on Oct. 8 asking her fellow state and federal justices to increase the percentage of women and minorities nominated for court-appointed roles.
Executive Towing & Recovery accused of violating Fair Labor Standards Act
FORT LAUDERDALE — A former employee is suing Executive Towing & Recovery Inc. and Anthony J. Russo, alleging violation of wage laws.
Elite Imaging accused of breaking law regarding overtime pay
MIAMI — A former employee is suing Elite Imaging LLC, Rohit Kishin Navani and Laura Kassa, claiming the defendants failed to pay proper overtime wages.
Credit One Bank accused of not following law on telephone calls
MIAMI — A man is suing Credit One Financial, d/b/a Credit One Bank, a financial institution, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Pennymac Loan Services accused of breaking telephone law
MIAMI — A woman is suing Pennymac Loan Services LLC, a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Adidas, Reebok claim counterfeiting of their products
MIAMI — Shoe companies are suing defendants identified as The Individuals, Partnerships and Unincoporated Associations Identified on Schedule "A," citing alleged unfair competition.
Residential Credit Solutions accused of violating law governing debt collection
MIAMI — A consumer is suing Residential Credit Solutions Inc., a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.