News from April 2017
Former employee alleges Armored Roofing owes unpaid wages
TAMPA – A Port Richey man alleges a Holiday corporation failed to pay him for all hours worked.
Woman claims Monarch Recovery Management made unlawful collection calls
ORLANDO – A Seminole County resident claims a debt collector unlawfully contacted a family member.
La Esquina De La Fama employee alleges she is owed unpaid wages
MIAMI – An employee of a Miami-Dade County restaurant alleges she was not paid a minimum wage.
PBnJ Baby claims pacifier clip design was copied
TAMPA – A Rotunda business claims an Arkansas company unlawfully copied its infant pacifier clip design.
Former Painting Firm LLC employees allege they were not compensated at proper rate for overtime work
MIAMI – Two former employees of a painting business allege they were not paid overtime wages during their employment.
Disabled man alleges Rubio Auto Sales has barriers that restricted his access
MIAMI – A paraplegic alleges he visited a Miami business to inquire about a vehicle but encountered barriers there.
Consumer claims Suntrust Bank continued to call after she revoked consent
TAMPA – A Pinellas County consumer alleges Suntrust Bank has been harassing her with calls.
Woman alleges pothole at Greater Orlando Aviation Authority property caused injuries
ORLANDO – An Orange County resident alleges she broke her ankle because of a pothole at an Orlando location.
Former Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville bartender alleges restaurant did not pay minimum wage
ORLANDO – A former bartender for an Orlando restaurant alleges she was not paid a minimum wage during her employment.
Woman alleges Life Insurance Co. of North America unlawfully terminated disability benefits
PENSACOLA – A Santa Rosa County resident alleges her claims for disability benefits were wrongfully denied or terminated.
Man alleges he was injured in accident on Conroy Road
ORLANDO – An Orange County motorist alleges he was injured in a collision with a Florida Connexion Properties employee.
Man alleges Sun Life Assurance Co. unlawfully denied disability benefit claim
PENSACOLA – A New York man formerly employed by Affinity Health Plan alleges his claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Miami golf resort responsible for fees, costs in renovation case with paint company, court says
MIAMI — The 3rd District Court of Appeal for the state of Florida ruled that a Miami golf resort was responsible for attorney’s fees following a lien judgment.
Woman alleges United Receivables Group LLC is attempting to collect illegitimate debt
TAMPA – A Hillsborough County consumer alleges a debt collector is attempting to collect an illegitimate debt.
DP Coningplant USA Corp. employee claims he was injured by defective machine
ORLANDO – An Orange County man alleges he was injured by a machine he was operating during the course of his employment.
Florida Supreme Court defines sexual intercourse
TALLAHASSEE — After tireless research, two years and three dictionaries, the Florida Supreme Court has created a definition of sexual intercourse, particularly in reference to same-sex partners.
Man alleges Progressive failed to settle his insurance claim
ORLANDO – A motorist has filed suit against his insurer over allegations it has failed it settle his claim for damages after a vehicle collision.
Florida Senate committees advance prejudgment interest bill
TALLAHASSEE — In a move that may have corporations rattled, the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill to allow for prejudgment interest to be collected in personal injury settlements.
Tycomm LLC alleged to have failed to pay more than $50,000 for services
ORLANDO – An Orlando corporation alleges it wasn't paid for its services by a Jacksonville business.
Orange County resident alleges Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. breached contract
ORLANDO – An Orange County resident alleges her insurer failed to pay the full amount of benefits due to her after her property suffered water damage.