News from February 2017
Woman blames Target Corporation for fall injuries
&&&KISSIMMEE — A customer is suing Target Corporation alleging breach of duty, negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Mise En Place Inc. accused of violating wage law
TAMPA — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Mise En Place Inc., an employer, alleging violation of wage laws.
Future is uncertain for disgraced former 4th Judicial Circuit judge
JACKSONVILLE – The next step for a former Florida judge is still unclear after he resigned from the bench just before a potential impeachment trial.
Dean notes that Florida law school isn't party to lawsuit
JACKSONVILLE – The dean of a Florida law school has responded after the institution was accused of bribing students in efforts to help bar passing rates.
State Supreme Court's call for more judges in Orange County not necessary, local attorney says
ORLANDO — Despite a state Supreme Court decision, Orange County is not in need of any new circuit judges, according to a local civil-litigation attorney.
Man seeks reinstatement of disability benefits from Hartford Life
FORT LAUDERDALE – A man alleges his claim for disability benefits was wrongfully terminated.
Pharmacy Value Management Solutions accuses SleepMaster Solutions of trademark infringement
TAMPA – A Tampa business that sells sleep apnea services and programs alleges its SleepMaster Solutions mark is unlawfully being used.
Woman claims debt collector continued to contact her after alleged debt was discharged
TAMPA – A Hillsborough County consumer alleges a debt collector and a debt owner continued to contact her after the alleged debt was discharged in a bankruptcy.
Official catch-22: Lawsuit winner might be a loser in legal fees
MIAMI – A former Pompano Beach advisory board member who successfully avoided unlawful compensation charges by proving he was not a public figure now might not be able to recoup his defense costs because he won his argument.
Former Zenith Education Group employee files suit for allegedly unpaid wages
TAMPA – A laborer for a Hillsborough County employer alleges she was not paid for all hours worked.
Pollack and Rosen alleged to have violated collection laws with notice
MIAMI – A Miami resident alleges a debt collector unlawfully contacted her at her home.
Former BB Locksmith employees allege they were not paid overtime
FORT MYERS – Three Collier County residents allege their former Naples employer did not compensate them for overtime work and have filed a class action.
Palm Beach County resident alleged to have defaulted on student loan
FORT LAUDERDALE – The federal government alleges that a Palm Beach County man owes more than $14,000 on an education loan.
Household manager alleges he was not paid overtime during employment
TAMPA – A certified household manager and personal chef alleges he is owed wages from his former Hillsborogh County employer.
Individual allege to owe more than $17,000 on student loan
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Palm Beach County resident is alleged to owe on a student loan.
Consumer claims Steller Recovery unlawfully contacted relative
JACKSONVILLE – A Georgia man claims a Jacksonville debt collector invaded his privacy by contacting a relative.
Seasonal farm workers' lawsuit in limbo
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Six seasonal farmworkers have filed suit against their former employer over wage issues and record keeping.
Woman alleges Sonata Villages terminated her in retaliation
BUSHNELL – A Marion County woman alleges she was terminated in retaliation for complaining about her former employer's alleged violation of a wage law.
Man claims Carnival Cruise Line's negligence caused him to slip on wet deck
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Carnival passenger alleges he was injured because he slipped on a deck that was wet with rain.
L.O. Florist Supplies employee files suit for allegedly unpaid overtime
MIAMI – A warehouse worker alleges he is owed unpaid overtime wages.