News from January 2017
Family Dollar patron alleges she was injured because of substance on floor
TAMPA – A woman alleges she was injured after slipping on a substance in a Family Dollar store.
Tampa lawyer hit with 'emergency suspension'
TAMPA — A Tampa lawyer has been suspended following allegations that he spent hundreds of thousands of dollars of his clients' money on himself, including vacations and casino outings.
Sarasota-based lawyer honored for pro bono service
TALLAHASSEE — A Sarasota-based lawyer recently earned some recognition after devoting her life to helping the those who are less fortunate.
Gulf Coast Nutritionals Inc. alleges Pet King Brands is unlawfully using Brushless mark
FORT MYERS – A pet care products manufacturer alleges another company is using its mark to sell similar products.
USPS employee alleges harassment, discrimination because of condition
JACKSONVILLE – A Duval County man employed as an electronic technician by a federal agency alleges he faced discrimination because of his chronic medical condition.
Woman alleges she is disabled, seeks disability benefits from Aetna Life Insurance Co.
MIAMI – A woman alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Medical assistant files suit seeking allegedly unpaid overtime
TAMPA – A medical assistant for a Hernando County office alleges she worked an average of five overtime hours a week and was not compensated for them.
Carnival passenger alleges elevator doors injured her
MIAMI – A woman alleges her shoulders, neck and upper back were injured by elevator doors on a Carnival ship.
Munyan Restoration, Waterproofing & Painting Service LLC alleged to have violated wage laws
FORT PIERCE – A painter and pressure washer who formerly worked in Port St. Lucie County claims he is owed unpaid overtime wages.
Homestead lawsuit comes to a potential halt in Florida
TALLAHASSEE — It is possible that a Florida homestead case will end with the decision that was made by the Florida Supreme Court ruling against the plaintiff.
CWC Transportation LLC accused of not paying overtime wages to driver
FORT LAUDERDALE – A driver for a Broward County employer claims he is owed unpaid overtime wages.
Lacoste Alligator files suit against alleged counterfeiters
FORT LAUDERDALE – Online sellers for various websites are accused of selling counterfeit Lacoste Alligator goods.
W. Salon and Spa alleged to owe former employee unpaid overtime
MIAMI – A former receptionist for a Coral Springs business alleges she is owed overtime.
Woman alleges she cut leg while exiting Carnival tender
MIAMI – A Georgia woman alleges she was injured while traveling on a cruise.
Consumer files suit over alleged telemarketing calls from TT of Pine Ridge Inc.
WEST PALM BEACH – The owner and operator of Naples Nissan is accused of making unlawful telemarketing calls.
Former AWP Inc. employees seek allegedly unpaid overtime wages
TAMPA – Two former employees of a Pinellas County employer allege they worked off the clock and were not paid overtime.
Florida Supreme Court justice steps down
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Supreme Court Justice James E.C. Perry has retired from the state’s highest court at the age of 72.
Walton County agrees to pay $175K in attorneys' fees
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. — The Walton County Commission conceded to pay attorneys' fees for citizen activist Suzanne Harris after a vote in late December, with three in favor, one against and one commissioner not present.
Former Bay Bays Chicken & Waffles LLC employee alleges he was not paid overtime wages
MIAMI – A Palm Beach County man alleges his former restaurant employer did not pay him overtime.
Consumer files suit over alleged frequent collection calls from Portfolio Recovery Associates
FORT LAUDERDALE – A consumer alleges his privacy was violated by the actions of debt collectors.