News from April 2017
Florida high court reverses public utilities ruling
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Florida Supreme Court has reversed a lower court’s ruling in a rate case involving the Florida Public Utilities Company (FPUC).
Workers' comp reform bill passes Florida's House of Representatives
In a vote of 20 to 9, the Florida House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would alter the state’s workers’ compensation laws.
Former employee of Kindred Healthcare alleges racial discrimination
JACKSONVILLE – An African-American woman alleges her Jacksonville health care employer assigned her to less favorable territories because of her race.
Minit Mart alleged to have non-ADA compliant restroom
JACKSONVILLE – A disabled Duval County man a business in the county has barriers and cannot accommodate disabled patrons.
Former Homegoods employee alleges disparate treatment because of race
TAMPA – An African-American woman alleges she faced discriminatory treatment by her former employer.
Man alleges BVM The Bridges procured consumer report without proper disclosure
TAMPA – A man alleges his former employer invaded his privacy.
Woman alleges she was discriminated against by her joint employers because of her age
JACKSONVILLE – A Fleming Island woman alleges she was terminated shortly after returning from a medical leave.
Carnival passenger alleges he was injured because of slippery floor on ship
MIAMI – A Georgia man alleges a cruise ship failed to warn him about the slippery condition of a floor.
Appeals court rules lower court can rehear $1.9 million negligence case
An appeals court panel ruled last week that a Florida man's $1.9 million negligence award can be re-tried.
Disabled woman alleges she was denied full access at Westchester Golf & Country Club
WEST PALM BEACH – A Palm Beach County woman claims a golf course has barriers that restrict access to the disabled.
Suit filed against Chase Bank over trial loan modification payment schedule
TAMPA – A Port Richey homeowner alleges a bank misrepresented the character, amount and legal status of an alleged debt.
Man alleges Papa John's website violates Americans with Disabilities Act
MIAMI – A blind man claims Papa John's website is not accessible to the visually impaired.
Wells Fargo Bank failed to respond to request, woman alleges
TAMPA – A Weekie Wachee consumer has filed a class action over claims a debt collector failed to comply with a federal law.
Midland Credit Management alleged to have harassed consumer with frequent calls
TAMPA – A Hillsborough County resident alleges a debt collector called her without her prior express consent.
Woman alleges Southeast Title of the Suncoast terminated her in retaliation
TAMPA – A Hernando County woman has filed a class-action suit against a Spring Hill business alleging that it did not compensate its employees for overtime work for a time and that she was terminated in retaliation for her complaints about the lack of overtime pay.
Workers' comp bill gets another test today
TALLAHASSEE — There already has been lengthy discussions about Florida House Bill 7085, which barely got out of subcommittee last month.
Homestead attorney receives maximum suspension for failing to maintain client trust accounts
TALLAHASSEE — Donald Richard Kerner Jr., an attorney practicing in Homestead, Florida, has been suspended for three years from practicing law in the state.
Consumer claims NPAS Solutions has the wrong number
MIAMI – A Lantana man alleges a Tennessee debt collector keeps contacting him to reach an unknown person.
Petco alleged to have a website not accessible to visually impaired
MIAMI — A blind consumer claims an animal supplies store does not have an accessible website to the visually impaired.
South Florals DC alleged to have not paid overtime wages
MIAMI – A class action has been filed against a Miami-Dade County flower shop over allegations it misclassified employees as independent contractors.