News from February 2017
PennyMac Loan Services accused of invading consumer's privacy
FORT LAUDERDALE – A woman alleges her privacy was invaded by a debt collector's numerous calls.
Passenger accused Carnival Corp. of negligence over allegedly refusing medical assistance
MIAMI – A cruise ship passenger alleges he was injured because he was not provided proper medical care.
Maaco Franchising alleged to have not paid overtime wages
TAMPA – A Pasco County individual alleges an auto paint and collision repair shop in Land O'Lakes did not properly compensate for overtime work and has filed a class-action suit.
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. seeks declaration that policies are void
TAMPA – An insurance company claims that a Hillsborough County resident made false claims on an application questionnaire.
Man claims he is owed thousands from Trend Aviation that he paid for training
ORLANDO – An Orange County man employed as a pilot alleges he was not paid for training as promised by his employers.
Florida appeals court reverses stance on post-judgment inferior liens
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A decision last month in Florida’s 4th District Court of Appeal ruled that inferior liens are not nullified during a foreclosure until a certificate of sale is issued.
Florida group reports increase in special-interest spending
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A report by the Florida Access to Justice Project reveals the increase in special-interest spending in higher-court races and makes recommendations to ensure residents a fair justice system.
Pillar to Post accuses Pillar Home Inspections of trademark infringement
JACKSONVILLE – A Canadian home inspection company with an office in Tampa alleges a
Jacksonville company is infringing its trademark.
Dispatcher claims Interstate Distributor Co. owes unpaid overtime wages
WEST PALM BEACH – A dispatcher alleges his employer misclassified him as exempt from receiving overtime.
Man alleges he was wrongfully terminated by Precision Landscape Management Inc.
OCALA – A Lake County man alleges he was terminated during a hospital stay by his employer.
Former Professional Legal Support Services employee alleges he is owed wages
FORT LAUDERDALE – A man alleges that he was not compensated for overtime by his former employer.
O&L Law Group accused of violating debt collection laws
ORLANDO – An Osceola County man alleges a debt collector misrepresented that it provided him with notices.
Security guard alleges Fidelity Security Agency LLC did not pay for overtime work
ORLANDO – A security officer claims he was never paid for any overtime work from his former employers.
IL Gabbiano Miami accused of wage-law violations
&&&MIAMI — A former employee is suing IL Gabbiano Miami LLC and Gino Masci, employers, alleging violation of minimum-wage and overtime laws.
Florida state representative files proposal to limit state Supreme Court justice’s terms
TALLAHASSEE — A Florida state representative filed a proposed constitutional amendment in late January that would place term limits on Florida Supreme Court justices.
Bong maker looks to weed out counterfeits in Florida and elsewhere
An interpretation of trademark law might decide whether a California bong maker's claim that others are making phony and cheap versions of his product keeps rolling or goes up in smoke.
Former painter claims Reisinger Painting Inc. did not keep accurate time records
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County man alleges his former Miami employer did not pay him the overtime rate for extra hours worked as a painter.
Ipe Clip Fastener Co. claims Allen's Trading Co. Eagle Clip infringes patent
TAMPA – A Bradenton deck fastener developer alleges a Tennessee company has infringed its patented clip design.
Rubber Ducky Car Wash and Detail Center accused of labor code violations
WEST PALM BEACH – A West Palm Beach car wash is accused of not paying a minimum wage or overtime wages to an employee.
Consumer claims Bright House Networks LLC continued to call after he revoked consent
TAMPA – A Manatee County man alleges a debt collector has been harassing him with calls.