News from April 2017
Man says People's Trust incorrectly denied insurance claims for home damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A homeowner is suing People's Trust Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to honor the plaintiff's claims regarding his Hollywood home.
Market worker says Joe's Blue Market Corp. failed to pay overtime wages
MIAMI — An employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Joe's Blue Market Corp. and Terry Thompson, a market/kitchen and its owner, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of Workers' Compensation acts.
11th Circuit rules sanctions against Florida attorney are appropriate
ATLANTA — The 11th Circuit Court has ruled that a Florida attorney deserved the sanctions imposed by a lower court in a case involving insurance fraud.
Visa investment program set to expire; South Florida developers count on short extension
The EB-5 visa investment program faces an uncertain future when it officially expires April 28.
Driver alleges she was injured in state Route 9 incident
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Miami-Dade County woman alleges she was injured in an accident in Broward County.
Florida prosecutor sues governor after he removed her from death penalty cases
ORLANDO — Florida state attorney Aramis Ayala has filed a pair of lawsuits against Gov. Rick Scott aimed at reversing his order to take criminal cases away from her based on her public declaration that she will no longer seek the death penalty in any case.
Man alleges Reckitt Benckiser cleaning product burned corneas
MIAMI – A Key West man alleges a Lysol brand cleaning product caused blindness.
Individual alleges she was not properly compensated for work as a paralegal
MIAMI – A paralegal alleges that she was not paid a minimum wage during her employment.
Carnival passenger accuses cruise line of negligence after fall
MIAMI – A Virginia woman alleges she was injured in a fall on a cruise ship because of a wet floor.
Former employee seeks wages, lost benefits he alleges he is owed from Royal Cup
MIAMI – An importer and distributor of coffees and teas is accused of failing to pay a former employee for overtime work.
Florida couple prevails in foreclosure appeal
BROWARD COUNTY — A Florida couple won an appeal in a foreclosure case ruling by the 4th District Court of Appeal of Florida, according to an April 19 opinion.
Man alleges he was injured in collision in Deerfield Beach
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County man alleges he was injured when another driver cut in front of him.
Ignite Payments LLC alleged to have sent junk faxes to Napa Auto Care of Cape Coral
TAMPA – A California limited liability company is accused of sending unsolicited faxes.
Former We Care Recycling Administration employee alleges he was wrongfully terminated
TAMPA – A man alleges he was unlawfully terminated from a Polk County business after he tried to return to his job after taking a medical leave.
MyRaceRagz accused of unlawfully using photographer's work
TAMPA – A South Carolina photographer alleges a Clearwater apparel company used one of his photographs without authorization.
Transworld Systems Inc. accused of calling wrong consumer to collect debt
TAMPA – A Tampa consumer alleges a debt collector harassed her with 600 calls in its attempt to reach an unknown third party.
Woman seeks reinstatement of disability benefits from Metropolitan Life
MIAMI – A former Verizon Wireless employee alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated after almost two years of receiving payments.
Man alleges Sally Beauty Holdings website is inaccessible to visually impaired patrons
MIAMI – A visually impaired man alleges he is unable to access the Sally Beauty Holdings website.
Laborers allege Diamond Reconstruction owes unpaid wages
TAMPA – A Tampa contracting company is accused of failing to pay former employees at the correct rate for overtime work and allegedly misclassified them as independent contractors.
The Roof Depot claims Yave Yire Enterprises is unlawfully using mark
ORLANDO – A Georgia roofing corporation alleges an Orlando business and individual are unlawfully using its trademark.