News from February 2017
Former Dialamerica employee alleges she is owed unpaid wages
ORLANDO – A former administrative assistant for an Orange County call center company is seeking allegedly unpaid overtime compensation.
Consumer files suit against Kohls over alleged frequency of collection calls
OCALA – A Homosassa consumer claims Kohl's Department Stores Inc. unlawfully called her more than 150 times to collect an alleged debt.
Biotech firm's expert witness finds Greenberg Traurig legal advice subpar
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Greenberg Traurig attorneys gave a Florida biotech firm bad legal advice that precipitated a crisis atmosphere a decade ago and sent the company on a downward financial spiral, an expert witness recently testified at a legal-malpractice trial last week.
Hyman maintains AV Preeminent rating
Awarded to fewer than 10 percent of those registered
Brevard has too many judges, Florida Supreme Court says
TALLAHASSEE — Brevard County may be losing one of its county judges following a request by the Florida Supreme Court.
Florida betting on appeals court to back blackjack bid
TALLAHASSEE — The state of Florida has appealed a U.S. district judge's ruling to continue the Seminole Tribe's exclusive rights to offer blackjack games in its casinos.
Florida biotech CEO testifies that Greenberg Traurig advice 'destroyed' company
WEST PALM BEACH — The chief executive of a Florida biotech company told jurors this week that an attorney with the Greenberg Traurig law firm pressured him to resign from his post in 2007, after which the company went into a financial tailspin that saw its net worth allegedly drop by more than $180 million.
Woman alleges she was injured by gangway on Royal Caribbean ship
MIAMI – An Ohio woman claims that she was injured while traveling on the cruise ship Enchantment of the Seas.
Aetna Life Insurance accused of wrongfully denying benefits to Pinellas County individual
TAMPA – A Pinellas County woman alleges her claim for disability benefits was unlawfully terminated.
Consumer alleges Comenity Bank is unlawfully contacting her
TAMPA – A Tampa consumer alleges a debt collector repeatedly contacted her regarding an account that wasn't hers.
Transport Workers Union of America AFL-CIO seeks to compel arbitration in Centerra Group dispute
ORLANDO – A labor union representing workers at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station alleges Centerra has refused to proceed to arbitration.
Woman alleges insurer subjected her to unreasonable disability benefits claim process
ORLANDO – A woman alleges her claim for disability benefits was unlawfully denied.
Man alleges Lewis Tree Service did not pay minimum, overtime wages
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County man alleges he worked an average of 63 hours per week but was not properly compensated for overtime work.
Silversea Cruises passenger alleges cruise line sent him to questionable medical facility
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Hillsborough County man alleges a cruise line sent him to a hospital with questionable medical practices after he was injured on the ship.
Mechanic claims he was not paid overtime rate by Lorenzo Auto Services Corp.
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County employer is accused of not paying a former mechanic proper overtime compensation.
Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. accused of not making timely decision regarding benefit appeal
TAMPA – A Lithia resident and nurse alleges her insurer has filed to make a timely decision regarding her appeal for the termination of her disability benefits.
Best Dry Cleaners did not pay overtime rate for work, former employee claims
ORLANDO – A man who formerly worked as a clothing presser alleges he was not paid overtime for his work.
Consumers allege sheets purchased at Bed Bath & Beyond are not 100 percent Egyptian cotton
MIAMI – An Arizona man and a North Carolina woman have filed a class-action suit against Bed Bath & Beyond over allegations a brand of bed sheets sold at the store are falsely labeled.
Clerk seeks wages she alleges she is owed by Agemy Family Corp.
TAMPA – A store clerk alleges her Hillsborough County employer owes her unpaid wages.
Woman says Carnival Cruise Lines is responsible for fall injuries
FORT LAUDERDALE — A passenger is suing Carnival Corporation, d/b/a Carnival Cruise Lines, a cruise ship company, alleging negligence in connection with a fall.