News from April 2017
Victory E & I Roofing and Construction LLC alleged to have failed to pay overtime
MIAMI – A man alleges his South Florida roofing services employer failed to pay overtime wages.
Woman claims she slipped, fell while shopping at Walmart location
ORLANDO – A shopper at the Apopka Walmart alleges she was injured in a fall on the property.
National Health Solutions Inc. alleged to have failed to pay overtime wages
MIAMI – A woman alleges she was only paid a flat weekly rate regardless of the hours she worked.
Disabled man alleges Pembroke Pines gas station does not have compliant restroom
MIAMI – A Palm Beach County man alleges a Pembroke Pines property is not accessible to patrons with disabilities.
Woman alleges ping-pong balls fell onto skating rink on cruise ship, caused fall
MIAMI – A Rhode Island woman alleges she was injured while skating on a cruise ship.
Man alleges Five Below website has barriers that prevent full access to it
MIAMI – A legally blind man alleges he was unable fully use a retail store chain's website because of barriers.
Global OB/GYN did not pay overtime wages, medical assistant claims
MIAMI – A medical assistant alleges she was not paid for overtime work by a health care facility.
Man alleges Bermudiana Plaza has barriers that restrict access to disabled
MIAMI – A disabled man who uses a wheelchair alleges that a shopping plaza has barriers that restricted his ability to visit the property.
Consumer claims Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau Inc. charged unlawful fee
MIAMI – A Broward County consumer has filed a class action against a debt collector over allegations of unlawful fees.
Attorney for Florida man ordered to pay $1.9 million in negligence case stays quiet
MIAMI — The legal team for a Florida man who might have to pay a $1.9 million settlement in a negligence case has remained silent.
Florida State University's law school rises in Best Graduate Schools rankings
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State University's (FSU) law program has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools.
California man alleges Florida cruise line company aggressively marketed travel packages
FORT LAUDERDALE — A California man man has filed a class-action lawsuit against several entities claiming that “free cruises” offered by telemarketers were aggressively marketed and violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Appeals court: Florida’s adoption laws misused again
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A recent ruling in a trust fund case highlights the unusual caveats to Florida adoption laws, particularly in light of a few high-profile cases using "adult" adoption in an attempt to redirect trust fund money.
Nemours Foundation accused of breaching contract with alleged refusal to sign lease
ORLANDO – An Orange County company alleges an Orlando nonprofit failed to sign a lease.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen guest alleges injuries after fall
ORLANDO – A patron alleges she was injured when she slipped on water at a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant.
Old Republic National Insurance Co. claims it is owed more than $26,000
ORLANDO – A company alleges it is owed several thousand dollars for reports it prepared.
Passenger alleges injures after collision in Orlando
ORLANDO – A man alleges he was injured in an accident on state Road 435 in Orlando.
Man alleges generator exploded, warranty claims were denied
ORLANDO – An Orange County resident alleges a warrantor failed to repair his generator.
Man alleges negligence of Orlando Health Inc., others cause of wife's death
ORLANDO – A North Carolina man has filed suit against health care facilities and two doctors over allegations of wrongful death.
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance alleged to have refused to cover fire damages
ORLANDO – An individual alleges her insurer has denied to fully pay for damages from a house fire.