News from February 2017
Clearwater woman says Avmed misclassified her status as exempt
TAMPA — A Clearwater woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against her former employer, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of workers' compensation acts.
Former Zubi Supermarket employee says company didn't pay overtime
MIAMI — A former employee of Zubi Supermarket has filed a class-action lawsuit against the store and its owner, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of workers' compensation acts.
Housekeeper alleges individual did not pay overtime rate
FORT LAUDERDALE – A housekeeper alleges her former employer did not compensate her at the proper rate for overtime work.
Man seeks reinstatement of disability benefits from Standard Insurance Co.
FORT LAUDERDALE – A former TIN Inc. employee has filed a suit seeking reinstatement of his long-term disability benefits from his insurer.
Pedestrian alleges injuries after being struck in WaWa parking lot
CLEARWATER – A pedestrian has filed a suit against two Georgia residents alleging she
was struck while walking in Pinellas County.
Kelly Glass & Mirror Corp. alleged to have not paid overtime wages
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County man who worked as an installer of interior glass alleges his
former employers did not properly compensate him for overtime work.
Consumer alleges Money Mart Inc. made unlawful collection calls
PALM BEACH – A Riviera Beach consumer claims a debt collector unlawfully called her using an automatic dialing system.
Georgio's Bakery Market Inc. did not pay minimum wage, former employee claims
MIAMI – A former employee of a Miami-Dade County business alleges he was not paid a minimum wage.
Man alleges violation of phone law by Charter Spectrum
ORLANDO — A man is suing Bright House Networks LLC d/b/a Charter Spectrum, a Connecticut corporation, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Woman claims wrongful denial of benefits by Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company
ORLANDO — A woman is suing Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, alleging breach of contract.
Center for Regenerative Medicine, others accused of failing to obey wage laws
MIAMI — A former employee is suing employers The Center for Regenerative Medicine Inc., Miami Blues Restaurant Inc., Genorthix.com Inc. and Alimorad Farshchian, alleging violation of wage laws.
Former Grande Pizza Co. worker says he was underpaid and then fired in retaliation
FORT LAUDERDALE — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against employers Grande Pizza Co., Salvatore Amico and Joseph M. Lay, alleging violation of wage laws and retaliation.
Miami Striping accused of not paying proper overtime compensation
FORT LAUDERDALE — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against employers Miami Striping, Inc. and Franky Y. Rivera, alleging violation of wage laws.
Central Florida Regional Hospital, Transworld Systems accused of breaking telephone law
ORLANDO — A man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Central Florida Regional Hospital Inc. and Transworld Systems Inc., debt collector, citing alleged invasion of privacy and violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Joli Ventures, Clearwater Beach Treats accused of wage violation
TAMPA — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against employers Joli Ventures Inc., Clearwater Beach Treats LLC, John Sgro and Lisa Sgro, alleging violation of wage laws.
Prudential Insurance Company of America accused of wrongly denying claim
ORLANDO — A woman is suing The Prudential Insurance Company of America, an insurance firm, citing alleged breach of contract.
Aspen National Collections accused of improper collection attempts
TAMPA — A woman is suing Aspen National Financial Inc. d/b/a Aspen National Collections, a debt collector , citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Janki Hospitality accused of failing to obey overtime law
TAMPA — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against employer Janki Hospitality Inc. and Mukund D. Patel, alleging violation of wage laws.
Former employee says Clay Hotel violated overtime law
MIAMI — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against employer Espanola Equities LLC d/b/a The Clay Hotel, Amy Seltzer, Edward Seltzer and Beverly S. Anderson, alleging overtime wage violations, breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Charlotte Bakery accused of underpaying employee
MIAMI — A former employee is suing Charlotte Bakery Inc. and Michelle Coleman, alleging that the employers violated wage laws.