News from April 2017
Carnival Cruise Lines allegedly failed to take safety measures
A passenger is suing Carnival Corporation d/b/a Carnival Cruise Lines for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Hibiscus House Downtown allegedly failed to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act
A man is suing Hibiscus House Downtown Holding Company LLC and Hibiscus House Downtown LLC for alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Forever Propane Sales & Service Inc. allegedly failed to pay overtime wages
An employee is suing Forever Propane Sales & Service Inc. and Manuel C. Rosado for alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
All Metro Health Care allegedly failed to pay employee wages
Employees are suing All Metro Home Care Services of Florida Inc. d/b/a All Metro Health Care, Seth J. Shapiro, Dave P. Middleton and James T. Watson for alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of workers compensation acts.
Former Miami Beach Medical Group employee alleges he was not paid for some overtime hours
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County man alleges he was not compensated for some overtime work by a medical clinic operator.
Fuel Energy Hallandale alleged to failed to pay correct overtime rate
FORT LAUDERDALE – A former cashier and general store employee for a Pembroke Park retail business alleges she was terminated in retaliation.
Achristavest Pier 6600 LLC alleges 3030 Bayshore Properties' Ikona mark is similar to Icona
MIAMI – A Fort Lauderdale hotel owner is accused of unlawfully using the Ikona mark for advertising.
First Class Construction Services Inc. alleged to have not paid minimum, overtime wages
PENSACOLA – A carpenter's helper for a Pensacola company alleges the company refused to pay the applicable minimum or overtime wages.
Man alleges The Palms Hotel & Spa interfered with his FMLA rights
MIAMI – A former employee of a Miami Beach hotel alleges he was terminated after he returned from a medical leave.
Cutler Bay Tire and Auto Service Center alleged to not have ADA compliant parking
MIAMI – A Miami auto business is accused of failing to provide adequate parking for disabled patrons.
Man alleges Metropolitan Life wrongfully terminated long-term disability benefits
MIAMI – A man alleges his disability benefits were terminated without a prompt and reasonable explanation.
Woman claims turbulence, falling tripod caused injuries during flights
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County husband and wife are suing an airline after the wife was allegedly injured during two flights.
Couple seeks millions alleging negligence caused husband's injuries on Carnival water slide
MIAMI – A couple is seeking $5 million in damages after the husband was allegedly injured on a water slide on a cruise ship.
Former employee files class action against West Coast Trucking Corp. over overtime claims
MIAMI – A warehouseman claims he was not paid at the appropriate rate for overtime work by his former Dade County employer.
Nature of Marble alleged to not have accessible premises for disabled patrons
WEST PALM BEACH – A Delray Beach business is alleged to have discriminated against disabled patrons because of architectural barriers on the property.
Jewelry Repair Enterprises claims McNeil Jewelry breached franchise contract
MIAMI – A Boca Raton franchisor alleges a Texas franchise failed to fulfill its obligations under a contract.
Same sex marriage widowers win death certificate dispute
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two same sex marriage widowers won a class action ruling for the right to accurate death certificates of spouses that acknowledge their marriage and recognize the surviving spouse, according to court documents March 23.
Florida man heads back to court after winning $1.3 million negligence case
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A Florida man was awarded $1.3 million in a negligence case based on a March 31 opinion in the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal. But his fight isn’t over.
Attorney lauds court’s decision to reinstate 2004 adoption
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Lawyers for a Florida man and his adopted son have applauded a First District Court of Appeal ruling upholding the 2004 adoption on grounds the man’s biological son did not have the standing to contest the preceding.
Fifth District Court dismisses Florida man's appeal in foreclosure case
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla -- Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeal decided it does not have the power to rule on a Florida's man appeal in a foreclosure case according to an opinion released March 31.