News from 2016
Woman alleges The Historic Hollywood Beach Resort wrongfully terminated her after injury
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated from her position as housekeeper after she injured her finger on the job.
Balfour Beatty Construction files interpleader in court over subcontractor payments
ORLANDO – A general contractor for a Walt Disney World resort project is seeking the court's help regarding payment of subcontractors.
Synchrony Bank accused of harassing consumer with phone calls
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County alleges a debt collector invaded his privacy with its frequent phone calls.
Employee claims Moonlite Diner II Inc. has not paid overtime wages
MIAMI – A cook for a Hollywood diner alleges he has not been properly compensated for overtime hours worked.
Consumer claims Diversified Consultants used automatic dialing system to collect alleged debt
JACKSONVILLE – A consumer alleges a debt collector invaded her privacy by frequently calling her.
Robert Binns Roofing Inc. alleged to have violated wage regulations
TAMPA – Two employees have filed a class-action against a Polk County roofing company over allegations they were not paid a minimum wage or overtime wages.
General Revenue Corp. accused of sending debt collection letter with false information
MIAMI – A Broward County man alleges an Ohio-based debt collector mailed him a collection letter with false information.
Employee alleges Worldgate Vacations, Ad 1 Vacation Team did not pay overtime
ORLANDO – An Orlando resident alleges a timeshare company misclassified her as an independent contractor.
Passengers blame Disney Cruise Line for injuries
ORLANDO — Two New York passengers are suing Disney Cruise Line, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for one of the plaintiffs.
Ex-employee accuses Holiday Inn facility of violating family leave law
ORLANDO — A Brevard County woman is suing a Holiday Inn facility, alleging retaliation and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Minnesota guest blames hotel property for injuries
JACKSONVILLE — A Minnesota woman is suing a Duval County hotel property, alleging negligence in failing to present a sexual assault.
U.S. alleges Pinellas County woman owes $92,000
TAMPA — The United States is suing a Pinellas County woman, alleging breach of contract in not paying a debt of more than $92,000.
Accident victim alleges insurance company failed to cover her accident
JACKSONVILLE — A Duval County woman is suing an insurance company and two individuals, alleging negligence and vicarious liability.
Passenger blames Royal Caribbean for injuries at sea
MIAMI — A New York passenger is suing Royal Caribbean, alleging the defendant's negligence led to bingo table collapsing and injuring the plaintiff.
Passenger accuses Royal Caribbean of negligence
MIAMI — A Puerto Rican passenger is suing Royal Caribbean, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Florida couple accuses blender manufacturer of negligence
TAMPA — A Florida couple is suing a blender manufacturer, alleging the defendant's negligence caused injuries to the wife, breach of warranty, failure to warn and strict liability.
Commercial insurance firm weighs effect of workers compensation ruling
TAMPA -- Confusion reigns among Florida businesses
and employers following the Florida Supreme Court's April decision in the Marvin
Castellanos v. Next Door Company.
Policy holder accuses insurance firms of breaching contract
JACKSONVILLE — A policy holder is suing insurance companies, alleging breach of contract by failing to provide benefits.
Employee accuses landscaper of not paying overtime
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County man is suing a landscaping service, alleging violating of federal statutes by failing to pay overtime.
Pro bono legal assistance changing lives
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Florida Bar Business Law Section has partnered with Florida Legal Services to provide pro bono legal assistance to small non-profits that typically do not have budget allocations for legal services.