News from 2016
Carnival passenger claims she was injured from fall during excursion
MIAMI – A North Carolina woman claims she was injured during a boating excursion as part of her cruise.
Key Biscayne Mechanical Inc. alleged to owe contributions
MIAMI – Several labor union groups allege a Miami business is behind on paying employee contributions.
Chanel accuses fakebags.ru of selling counterfeit products
MIAMI – A luxury goods maker claims an online retailer is selling counterfeit versions of its products.
Tessina Holdings Pty. alleges it is owed millions for alleged contract breach
MIAMI – A company claims it is owed more than $2 million for a business agreement.
CYVSA International alleged to owe contributions to MCASF Local 725 Service Corp., others
MIAMI – A Miramar corporation is alleged to have not paid employee contributions for a time to labor union funds.
AliExpress.com sellers accused of selling counterfeit bike accessories
MIAMI – A California maker of high-end bicycles and accessories alleges counterfeit products are being offered online at AliExpress.com by numerous sellers.
Palm Beach law firm adds new estate lawyer
PALM BEACH GARDENS – Attorney Joshua L. Plager recently joined the team of lawyers at Boyes, Farina and Matwiczyk.
Former Diagnostic Medical Imaging employee alleges she is owed overtime
MIAMI – A clerical employee for a Hollywood business claims she worked an average of five to 10 additional hours per week and was not compensated for them.
Principal Life Insurance alleged to have wrongfully terminated disability benefits
MIAMI – A former Egistics Inc. employee has filed suit seeking reinstatement of disability benefits he alleges was wrongfully terminated.
ABC Motor Publishing Inc. files suit over use of 1903 mark intended for magazine
MIAMI – A Juno Beach publisher has filed a suit against a Los Angeles man alleging he left their business venture and used the plaintiff's content for his own purposes.
D & A Services accused of violating TCPA with voicemails on consumer's phone
MIAMI – A Broward County consumer claims a debt collector did not identify itself in voicemails or state it was a debt collector.
Carlisos Construction accused of violating overtime law
FORT MYERS — A former employee is suing Carlisos Construction Inc. and Jose L. Cabrera, alleging that his former employer and boss violated wage law.
Unum Life Insurance Company of America accused of wrongly denying benefits
WEST PALM BEACH — A woman is suing Unum Life Insurance Company of America, citing alleged breach of contract.
Former Shoreline Apartments worker says he's owed overtime pay
JACKSONVILLE — A former maintenance employee is suing Viva Association LLC, d/b/a Shoreline Apartments, and owner Robert Jarvis, alleging violation of wage law.
Man says Kay Jewelers violated telephone law
MIAMI — A man is suing Kay Jewelers d/b/a Sterling Jewelers Inc., allegingd violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Former employee claims EBS Security violated wage laws
JACKSONVILLE — A man has filed a class-action lawsuit against EBS Security, his former employer, alleging violation of wage laws.
Consumer claims Zakheim & Lavrar P.A. uses abusive debt collection practices
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Lauderhill woman claims a debt collector has contacted her repeatedly for a debt she does not owe.
EdFinancial Services LLC accused of harassing consumer with frequency of calls
TAMPA – A Sarasota County man claims a debt collector continues to call him to collect fees he alleges were refunded.
Navient Solutions accused of violating woman's privacy with numerous calls
TAMPA – A Polk County woman claims a debt collector has invaded her privacy with the frequency of its calls.
Former employee files class action against Hertz Corp. over allegations of wage law violations
TAMPA – A former staff account for a car rental company claims she routinely worked more than 40 hours per week without being compensated with overtime pay.