News from April 2017
Gainesville attorney requests investigation of UF’s counsel, leaders
GAINESVILLE — Gainesville Attorney Huntley Johnson recently petitioned the University of Florida’s (UF) board of trustees, questioning General Counsel and Vice President Jamie Keith’s competence and ethics.
Workers' comp group appeals case regarding Florida's Sunshine Law
TALLAHASSEE — A circuit court ruling that that said a workers' compensation group violated Florida's open records laws by not ensuring committee hearings and supporting documentation on a proposed rate increase were made available to the public is under appeal.
Man alleges Maury Cobb LLC used unfair means to attempt to collect alleged debt
GAINESVILLE – A Fort Walton Beach consumer alleges a debt collector continued to call during business hours despite his request for it to stop.
L&C Arlington Pipes Partnership LLC property alleged to have inaccessible routes for disabled patrons
ORLANDO – A Broward County woman alleges a Palm Bay business has architectural barriers that restrict access to the disabled.
Former employee claims J&A Security Services did not pay minimum, overtime wages
ORLANDO – A man alleges he was misclassified as an exempt employee by his former Orange County employer.
Woman alleges ALSCO retaliated against her, terminated employment
PENSACOLA – A woman alleges her employer terminated her for exercising her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Gilson's Brazilian Restaurant alleged to have not paid overtime wages
ORLANDO – A class action has been filed against an Orange County Brazilian restaurant over allegations it failed to pay overtime wages.
Former professor accuses Barry University of gender discrimination
ORLANDO – A law professor alleges he was discriminated against because of his sex.
Capitol Carpet & Tile and Window Fashions has barriers to the disabled, woman claims
WEST PALM BEACH – A Palm Beach County woman alleges a Boynton Beach business has barriers that restricted her access to the property.
Federal government alleges Jensen Beach company owes more than $460,000
MIAMI – A Jensen Beach limited liability company is alleged to have defaulted on a federal loan.
Man accuses Martinez Auto Brokers, Cutler Bay 224 of violating ADA with alleged barriers
MIAMI – A disabled man is accusing a tenant and the owners of a Miami property of disability discrimination.
Man alleges permanent eye injuries after use of Barnett Black Widow slingshot
TAMPA – A Tennessee man has filed suit against Tarpon Springs company Barnett Outdoors and others over allegations he was injured because of a slingshot.
Contractor alleges federal government failed to provide safe place to work
TAMPA – A civilian contractor alleges he was injured aboard a federally owned vessel because he was not provided a safe place to work.
Woman alleges LTD Financial Services keeps calling for alleged debt that doesn't belong to her
ORLANDO – A Volusia County resident alleges a debt collector continues to call her for a debt that doesn't belong to her.
Cruise ship passenger claims Carnival responsible for faulty sliding door that caused injuries
MIAMI — A cruise ship passenger is suing Carnival Corporation d/b/a Carnival Cruise Lines, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries after she was struck by a sliding door.
McGraw-Hill, Pearson claim Palm Beach book sellers sold counterfeits
MIAMI — Two textbook publishers are suing Javian Moore and Lakeria Moore, citing alleged copyright and trademark infringement for selling unauthorized copies of their titles.
Woman claims Aetna failed to properly review benefits claim
MIAMI — A Duke Energy employee is suing Aetna Life Insurance Company, claiming Aetna wrongly terminated her long-term disability benefits.
Woman claims debt collector unlawfully charged $5 additional fee to make payment
MIAMI — A Miami woman is suing Contract Callers Inc., a debt collector, citing alleged unfair debt collection practices.
Opa Locka woman alleges Alabama debt collector violated FDCPA
MIAMI — A consumer is suing Maury Cobb Attorney at Law LLC, based in Alabama, citing alleged deceptive and misleading debt collection practices.
Goldfinger's South Inc. allegedly failed to comply with Americans with Disability Act
A disabled person is suing Goldfinger's South Inc. d/b/a Showgirls Inc. and Rayan Corporation Inc. for alleged disability discrimination.