News from March 2017
Consumer claims Midland Funding, others are attempting to collect unauthorized debt
GAINESVILLE – A consumer claims a debt collector is unlawfully trying to collect an alleged debt.
Housekeeper alleges former employer owes unpaid minimum wages
FORT LAUDERDALE – A live-in housekeeper for a Miami-Dade County individual has filed a suit over allegations of not being paid a minimum wages.
Reemergence of tropical bedbugs not cause for concern
&&& Roberto Pereira, an urban entomologist in Florida, recently urged citizens to not panic over the reemergence of tropical bedbugs after his office received a sample that contained the once-prevalent bug.
Pinellas County officials fight back against 'sovereign citizens'
&&& A prisoner serving 20 years for attempted murder recently wrote that Ken Burke, Pinellas Circuit Court clerk, should immediately release him from prison. In another case, the prisoner claimed Burke was liable for $50 million.
Florida Blue allegedly made repeated phone calls to customer
ORLANDO — An individual is suing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue for violating telephone harassment rules after the company allegedly called the plaintiff multiple times with an auto-dialer.
Miramar couple claims Nationstar Mortgage violated RESPA
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Miramar couple is suing Nationstar Mortgage LLC, citing alleged violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.
Hospital worker alleges Lincoln National ran afoul of ERISA
SANFORD — A hospital worker is suing The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, citing alleged violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Mother alleges negligence by Carnival after daughter sexually assaulted on cruise
MIAMI — A North Carolina mother is suing cruise ship operator Carnival Corporation, citing alleged negligence due to a sexual assault against her minor daughter.
Guardian of man injured in motorcycle crash alleges bad faith dealings by Safeco
JACKSONVILLE — The guardian of a man who was seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident is suing Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois, citing alleged bad faith.
Jackpot winner, also a convicted sex offender, allegedly fails to make settlement payment
ORLANDO — A convicted sex offender who won a $3 million Florida Lottery jackpot and settled a lawsuit filed by his alleged victims is in more hot water with the court system.
City of Jacksonville files breach of contract suit against councilwoman
JACKSONVILLE — The city of Jacksonville recently filed suit against two companies co-owned by Councilwoman Katrina Brown and her mother, JoAnn Brown, claiming a breach of contract.
3 workers accuse employers of failing to pay overtime
ORLANDO — Three workers are suing their employers, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.
Education business accuses Montana company of trademark infringement
TAMPA — A Tampa business is suing a Montana competitor, alleging trademark infringement.
Passenger blames cruise line for sexual assault
MIAMI — A North Carolina passenger is suing a cruise line, alleging assault, battery, negligence, sexual abuse, and vicarious liability.
Florida resident accuses debt collector of violating law
TAMPA — A Florida woman is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or FDCPA.
LGBTQ advocates don't fear suit aimed to rescind Jacksonville human rights ordinance
JACKSONVILLE - Despite a lawsuit filed by the Christian law firm, Liberty Counsel, seeking to block an ordinance that protects gay and transgender individuals in Jacksonville, LGBTQ advocates remain confident that everyone’s rights will be protected.
Judge Robert Luck Appointed to 3rd District Court of Appeal
TALLAHASSEE — Judge Robert J. Luck recently was appointed to the 3rd District Court of Appeal by Florida Gov. Rick Scott.
Homeowner accuses debt collector of violations
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County homeowner is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Consumer accuses bank of violating phone privacy laws
OCALA — A Lake County woman is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
4 workers accuse apartment complex owners of not paying overtime
ORLANDO — Four employees are suing apartment complex owners, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation acts.