News from March 2017
Square One Partners alleged to have failed to adhere to Americans with Disabilities Act
MIAMI – A Broward County woman alleges she was not able to access a Jensen Beach property because of her wheelchair.
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group alleged to have not paid for overtime work
MIAMI – A woman alleges her Dade County employer terminated her when she requested that she be paid for working overtime hours.
Wellington attorney reprimanded for accounting error
TALLAHASSEE — Wellington, Florida, attorney Avery Spencer Chapman was sentenced to be publicly reprimanded via publication in an order filed on Jan. 19 by the Florida Supreme Court.
Man alleges he was terminated in retaliation by Little Brazil USA Corp.
MIAMI – A cook alleges he was terminated in retaliation by his former Miami-Dade County
employer for his complaints about not being properly paid for overtime work.
Carnival passenger claims steps in ship's nightclub caused fall
MIAMI – A cruise ship passenger alleges an unreasonably dangerous set of steps caused her to fall.
Man alleges suit was filed against him for debt that doesn't belong to him
MIAMI – A Palm Beach County man alleges a suit was filed against him to collect a debt that does not belong to him.
Man alleges Jersey Mike's website isn't accessible to the visually impaired
MIAMI – A legally blind man alleges that a sandwich shop franchise isn't compatible with screen reader software.
Woman seeks disability benefits from Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston
MIAMI – A former employee of Baptist Health System alleges her claim for disability benefits was unlawfully denied.
Disabled man claims Hole in the Wall Irish Tavern is not accessible
MIAMI – A Palmetto Bay restaurant is accused of disability discrimination.
Woman formerly employed as housekeeper alleges she is owed wages
MIAMI – A housekeeper alleges she was not paid a minimum wage by her Miami-Dade County employer.
Former priest and attorney disbarred in Florida for possession of child pornography
TALLAHASSEE — Bruce Charles Fehr, who was admitted to the Florida Bar more than 20 years ago, was disbarred from practicing law in Florida by the state Supreme Court on Jan. 29 after he pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography.
Fortunoff Backyard Store alleged to have barriers that restrict access to the disabled
FORT PIERCE – A Palm Beach County woman alleges a Stuart business is not accessible to persons with disabilities.
Florida attorney to lead discussion on U.S. immigration polices March 22 at Pepperdine University
MALIBU, Calif. — Florida attorney Gerald Duty will lead a discussion on U.S. immigration policies as part of the Davenport Discussions on March 22 at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.
Woodgrain Millwork Inc. alleged to have not paid overtime wages
MIAMI – A Miami-Dade County man alleges his current employer has not paid overtime wages.
Erin Taylor Editions alleges it is owed more than $112,000 for art sales
MIAMI – A Minnesota art publisher alleges it is owed for the sales of artwork by a Florida corporation.
Man alleges he cannot access Basilico Ristorante at Doral because of barriers
MIAMI – A Doral shopping plaza and restaurant are accused of restricting access to the
disabled because of barriers at the property.
Woman alleges she was burned on cruise ship by hot coffee
MIAMI – A Norwegian Escape passenger alleges she was injured because of hot coffee.
Florida Supreme Court orders suspension for Orlando attorney
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court recently ordered a suspension for Orlando attorney Fatima Rita dos Santos Fahmy because of her alleged failure to comply with the conditions of her probation from a prior disciplinary ruling.
Coral Gables attorney suspended for allegedly not filing motions for clients
TALLAHASSEE — George Joseph Charnota, an attorney practicing in Coral Gables, was suspended from the practice of law by the Florida Supreme Court for failure to diligently represent his clients.
Woman alleges Unum Life wrongfully terminated short-term disability benefits
PENSACOLA – An Escambia County individual formerly employed by CVS alleges both of her claims for disability benefits were unlawfully denied.