News from March 2017
Man claims Atrium Medical Corp. device caused injuries
DELAND – A patient alleges he was injured by a medical device used to repair hernias.
Chanel accuses online retailers of selling counterfeit products
MIAMI – Chanel alleges several online websites are selling counterfeit versions of its products.
Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. alleged to have wrongfully denied disability benefit claim
MIAMI – A Miami resident alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Carnival passenger alleges he was injured after slipping on substance on floor
MIAMI – An Arizona man claims he was injured while traveling on the cruise ship Imagination.
Individual alleges Unum Life Insurance Co. of America wrongfully denied benefits claim
JACKSONVILLE – A Duval County resident alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Miller Electric Co. claims it was damaged in alleged contract breach
JACKSONVILLE – A Jacksonville corporation alleges an Ohio corporation breached its contract.
Sunscreen Mist Holdings alleges Snappyscreen's device infringes patent
ORLANDO – A Michigan company alleges a New York corporation is using its patented technology for a sunscreen application machine.
Woman claims she received unwanted telemarketing calls from H.O.P.E. Program
FORT MYERS – A Georgia woman alleges she received harassing telemarketing calls from a Bonita Springs company and has filed a class-action suit.
Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston accused of wrongfully terminating man's disability benefits
FORT MYERS – A Lee County man formerly employed by Parker Hannifin Corp. claims his disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Aventura Beach Associates accused of interfering with employee's right to FMLA leave
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County woman alleges she was retaliated against after she took a medical leave.
Tiffany (NJ) LLC claims online retailers are selling counterfeit goods
MIAMI – A New Jersey based boutique operator alleges counterfeit versions of its goods are being sold online.
Former top South Florida law-enforcement official joins Holland & Knight
MIAMI — Wifredo A. Ferrer, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, has joined Holland & Knight as a partner at its Miami office.
Office of the State Courts Administrator opens up the system with social-media accounts
TALLAHASSEE — The Office of the State Courts Administrator has created some social-media accounts in an effort to better serve the public.
1000 Friends of Florida speaks out against proposed senate bill
TALLAHASSEE — State Sen. Keith Perry has proposed Florida Senate Bill 996, which would allow developers to countersue for attorney's fees and legal costs if they would prevail in the legal proceedings, according to staugustine.com.
Man files suit against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance over underinsured motorist coverage
MELBOURNE – A Titusville motorist alleges his insurer is obligated to pay damages for his claim after a motor vehicle accident.
Consumer alleges Ditech Financial failed to disclose reasons for additional fees
MELBOURNE – A Titusville consumer alleges his mortgage servicer added additional fees and failed to disclose the basis for them.
AE Outfitter Retail Co. accused of retaliating against former store manager
MIAMI – An Orlando man alleges he was retaliated against for his complaints about not receiving overtime pay.
Deja Vu Showgirls did not pay minimum wages or overtime, former entertainer claims
TAMPA – A Hillsborough County woman alleges she was only compensated in tips when she was employed as an adult entertainer. She has filed a class-action suit.
Wealth Off Wall Street alleges Live Out Loud Inc.'s OWSW mark is similar to its own
MIAMI – A Palm Harbor limited liability company claims a Nevada corporation is using marks that are similar to its own.
Former clerk for Sharyanah Inc. alleges he is owed unpaid overtime compensation
ORLANDO – A former employee of an Osceola County gas station alleges he was not compensated at the proper rate for overtime work.