News from February 2017
USA Air Duct Cleaners alleged to owe technician unpaid overtime wages
MIAMI – A Hollywood man formerly employed as an air conditioning technician alleges he is owed for unpaid overtime wages.
Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada accused of breach of contract over benefit denial
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County man alleges that his disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Model Row Inc. employee alleges he was not compensated at proper overtime rate
MIAMI – An employee of a South Florida business alleges he was not paid overtime wages.
Former Dyadic executive blames firm's meltdown on CEO, lawless subsidiary
WEST PALM BEACH -- A Florida biotech firm’s financial meltdown in April 2007 stemmed not from bad legal advice but the actions of a subsidiary that had become a “self-sustaining criminal enterprise,” the company’s chief financial officer has testified.
Kryo Gear accused of unlawfully using Kryo mark for drinkware
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Key Biscayne company and a Miami corporation claim their trademark is being used on insulated drinkware without authorization.
Florida Turnpike Services employee alleges he was not paid for overtime work
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Florida Turnpike road ranger alleges he worked 2.5 hours of overtime per week and was not compensated for it.
Royal Caribbean Cruises passenger alleges defective cabin door injured hand
MIAMI – A cruise ship passenger claims he needed 11 stitches after his cabin door closed on his fingers.
Interactive Response Technologies Inc. employee alleges she is owed unpaid minimum wages
FORT LAUDERDALE – A call center agent alleges her employer did not properly compensate her.
Alleged counterfeiters target of suit filed by Michael Kors
FORT LAUDERDALE – Michael Kors alleges several online retailers are selling counterfeit versions of its products.
Motorist files claim against insurers alleging civil conspiracy
ORLANDO – An Osceola County resident claims she was injured in an accident and is accusing an insurer of civil conspiracy.
Immigration attorney says Caribbean nationals should take care when traveling
MIAMI — Anxiety over President Donald Trump’s executive order on travel issued Jan. 27 has many communities on edge.
Former Icon Miami workers allege they are owed unpaid wages
MIAMI – Two nightclub workers allege they were not paid all of their wages for their final paychecks.
Abercrombie and Fitch Trading Co. alleges counterfeit versions of products are sold online
FORT LAUDERDALE – An Ohio clothing retailer alleges counterfeit goods are being sold online.
Minority Mobile System Inc. alleged to owe former driver unpaid overtime wages
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County man alleges a Terrace employer did not pay him at the appropriate rate for overtime work.
Goyard St-Honore files suit against alleged counterfeiters
FORT LAUDERDALE – A French luxury goods company alleges counterfeit versions of its products are being sold online.
Nationstar Mortgage alleged to have violated Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County property owner alleges a loan company did not timely respond to his request for information.
SEVO Systems Inc., Fire Fluid Technologies Inc. alleged to have breached contract
ORLANDO – An Orlando corporation alleges two fire fluid equipment manufacturers did not pay fees that they agreed upon.
Former Stoner Boatworks employee alleges he was not paid commission
FORT LAUDERDALE – A man hired to paint boats alleges he was not properly compensated by his former employer.
Woman claims lawsuit was unlawfully filed against her in county where she does not reside
MIAMI – A Broward County woman alleges a collection agency unlawfully filed a lawsuit against her in Miami-Dade County.
Consumer files suit against Select Portfolio Servicing Inc. over amounts on payoff statement
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County woman alleges that a loan servicer charged her amounts that were too high.