News from February 2017
International Aerospace Group Corp. alleged to owe more than $116,000
MIAMI – A Miami corporation is alleged to have not paid installments for a settlement agreement.
Southwest Credit Systems LP alleged to have invaded man's privacy with collection calls
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Texas debt collector is accused of invading a consumer's privacy with its calls.
Former employee claims Randolph Hotel Inc. did not pay minimum wage
TAMPA – A Pinellas County employer is alleged to have not paid a minimum wage to a former employee.
Greenberg defense witnesses fault CEO for firm's plight
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A biotech company’s financial near-death spiral in 2007 was largely the fault of its chief executive officer, not the attorneys advising the firm, defense witnesses testified last week.
Attorney breaks down small-business unfair practice and ethics suits
ORLANDO — A Minnesota attorney discussed in an online interview about unfair practice suits like one case in the Orlando division of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
'Now is the time to admit that PIP can’t be fixed,' FJRI president says
TALLAHASSEE – Florida law regarding PIP (Personal Injury Protection) payments is evolving as the Supreme Court seeks to clarify what is considered “reasonable” when it comes to medical expenses.
Perry uses Black History Month speech to encourage students to overcome
ORLANDO — Florida attorney and former Circuit Court Judge Belvin Perry Jr. was exposed to the law at an early age.
Former Mutual of Omaha employee alleges company denied benefits claim despite evidence
MIAMI — An former Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. employee is suing the company, citing alleged failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations and violation of workers compensation acts.
Immigration, security officials failed to honor request for 'special handling' of case, complaint says
ORLANDO — An Orange County resident is suing homeland security and immigration officials, seeking a writ of mandamus.
Policy doesn't cover shooting at Big Brother's Food Mart, insurance company claims
ORLANDO — An insurer is suing a food mart and several individuals to seek declaratory relief.
Farm owners say AgSouth Farm Credit demanded payment for loan that had been satisfied
TAMPA — A farm is suing AgSouth Farm Credit ACA, citing alleged fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Putnam, Clay residents say insurance company failed to pay benefits due
PALATKA — Putnam County and Clay County residents are suing Atlantic Specialty Insurance Co., citing alleged breach of contract.
Insurer seeks interpleader to determine whether Methodist church is beneficiary
PENSACOLA — An insurer is suing policy beneficiaries First United Methodist Church of Pensacola and Joseph Donald Weatherford, seeking interpleader.
MetLife seeks interpleader to settle claims between Seminole County woman, sister
ORLANDO — A plan administrator is suing two woman seeking interpleader.
Western-Southern Life seeks interpleader to determine who is rightful beneficiary of insurance policy
TAMPA — An insurer is suing two Florida beneficiaries to seek interpleader.
Miami-Dade woman alleges Farm Stores failed to pay her overtime wages
MIAMI — A Miami-Dade County woman is suing citing a convenience store, citing alleged retaliation, unpaid wages, violation of workers compensation acts and wrongful termination.
Florida Supreme Court rejects 2013 amendment saying jurisdiction on procedural matters lies with the court
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s highest court has struck down a 2013 state law, backed by Gov. Rick Scott, that changed the standard used by Florida to govern the admissibility of expert witness testimony.
Miami-Dade man says CFH Group owes overtime pay
MIAMI — A Miami-Dade County man is suing his former employer, citing alleged unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Former server says Anthony's on the Green operators failed to pay proper minimum wage
BROWARD — A Lee County woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against her former employer citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Former Rodes Farms chef claims she was wrongfully fired
FORT MYERS — A Lee County resident is suing her former employer, a restaurant, citing alleged retaliation, unpaid wages, violation of workers compensation acts and wrongful termination.