News from 2016
Tavernier couple gets $2.3 million in fines for illegal vacation rental reduced
KEY WEST — Officials with Monroe County have reduced the $2.3 million in fines that a Florida couple who illegally rented out their oceanfront home accrued.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage accused of violating telephone statute
ORLANDO — A consumer is suing Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, citing alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
JT Ruby Contracting accused of violating Fair Labor Standards Act
OCALA — Two former employees are suing JT Ruby Contracting Inc. and Joseph Ruby, alleging that the employers violated wage laws.
Woman challenges Liberty Life Insurance Company of Boston over disability benefits
MIAMI — A woman is suing Liberty Life Insurance Company of Boston, alleging breach of contract regarding disability benefits.
Former employee says Boss Rain Forest Pet Resort violated wage laws
MIAMI — A former employee is suing Boss Rain Forest Pet Resort Inc., d/b/a Boss the Pet Connection; Enrique Fernandez; and Patricia Fernandez, alleging that the employers violated wage laws and fired him in retaliation for complaining about wage violations.
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Bio-Medical Applications of Florida accused of breaching duty
MIAMI — A woman is suing Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc. and Bio-Medical Applications of Florida Inc., citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty.
Cool Express LLC accused of not paying employee properly
MIAMI — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Cool Express LLC, Juan David Bernal and Viviana Segura, alleging that the employers violated wage laws.
Adecco USA accused of violating woman's right to take medical leave
ORLANDO — A woman is suing Adecco USA Inc., a former employer, alleging violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, Camber Corporation accused of improperly denying benefits
TAMPA — A woman is suing United of Omaha Life Insurance Company and Camber Corporation, citing alleged breach of contract in a disability-benefits case.
Impro Synergies accused of failure to pay proper overtime
TAMPA — A former employee is suing Impro Synergies LLC, alleging violation of wage laws.
Life Insurance Company of America accused of wrongly denying benefits
ORLANDO — A woman is suing Life Insurance Company of America, citing alleged breach of contract regarding disability benefits.
V.R.P. Holdings employee alleges she is owed overtime wages
ORLANDO – An employee for two hotels in Orange and Seminole counties alleges she was not properly compensated for all hours worked.
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. claims online sellers offer counterfeit products
MIAMI – A California company that specializes in bicycles and accessories alleges counterfeit products are being sold online.
Former cashier alleges Alkursi Inc. terminated her in retaliation for requesting overtime pay
MIAMI – A cashier for a gas station alleges she was terminated in retaliation.
Jenny's Fashion and Bridal accused of failing to pay overtime
MIAMI — A former employee is suing Jenny's Fashion and Bridal Inc., Sung W. Lee and Hyon Sook Lee, alleging that the employers violated wage laws.
American Strategic Insurance accused of breaching contract
NEW PORT RICHEY — A married couple's lawsuit against American Strategic Insurance Corp. alleges breach of contract by the insurer.
Artists accuses Mercedes Medical of copyright infringement
TAMPA — An artist is suing Mercedes Medical LLC, a medical facility, citing alleged breach of contract, copyright infringement and unjust enrichment.
All Metro Home Care Services of Florida accused of not paying overtime
MIAMI — A former employee is suing All Metro Home Care Services of Florida Inc., d/b/a All Metro Health Care, and Dave P. Middleton, alleging violation of wage laws.
Man claims Advanced Gastroenterology Associates violated wage laws
TAMPA — A man is suing B. Jeffrey Wallis, M.D., PA, d/b/a Advanced Gastroenterology Associates, and Jeffrey Wallis, claiming that the medical provider violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Man claims fees to access federal court documents are improper
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Florida corporation has filed a class-action lawsuit against the United States of America, citing alleged breach of contract.