News from March 2017
Consumer alleges Wells Fargo Bank did not provide specific information
MIAMI – An Opa Locka property owner alleges a financial institution did not provide the information she requested in a timely manner.
Man files class action against Annellie's Car Wash over labor code violations
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Broward County man alleges he was not paid a minimum wage while working at a car wash.
PAS Consulting Group alleges it is owed more than $150,000 for services
MIAMI – A Sugarloaf Shores corporation claims a North Carolina airline failed to pay for consulting services.
Metropolitan Life accused of not providing full and fair review of disability benefit claim
MIAMI – A woman alleges a New York insurance company wrongfully terminated her disability benefits.
Former office clerk alleges she was not paid at proper rate for overtime work
MIAMI – A Broward County resident alleges that her former vision correction center employer failed to properly compensate her for overtime work.
State Supreme Court issues longer suspension for Florida judge over ethics violations
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court issued a longer-than-recommended suspension for a 3rd Judicial Circuit judge after reviewing alleged ethics violations that stemmed from 2012.
Mischa Barton’s recent 'revenge pornography' case takes creative legal approach
LOS ANGELES — Actress Mischa Barton, best known for her role in the Fox television show “The O.C.,” recently took action to halt the potential sale of a sex video that, she says, was filmed secretly by an ex-boyfriend.
Trial lawyers gaining influence at statehouse, Florida Justice Reform Institute says
It has been a busy legislative session for the Florida Justice Reform Institute (FJRI), a lobbying group that encourages state lawmakers to curb litigation abuse that hurts businesses in the state.
Palm Beach attorney receives revocation for securities fraud
The Florida Supreme Court recently issued a disciplinary revocation to Jonathan Paltiel Flom, an attorney in Palm Beach, Fla., stemming from his federal money laundering conviction.
Driver alleges she was injured in collision on state Route 482
ORLANDO – A Pennsylvania woman alleges she was injured in an accident with an Orlando driver.
Suntree homeowners association votes to ban sex offenders, predators from development
SUNTREE, Fla. — A large residential development in Brevard County could end up having one of the most-strict housing policies in the state in terms of sexual offenders and predators.
Man alleges Hurricane Grill & Wings failed to honor agreement
MIAMI – A Palm Beach County man claims a Boca Raton business failed to make upgrades to make its property accessible to the disabled per the terms of a settlement agreement.
Consumer claims Capital One NA unlawfully called him
MIAMI – A Florida man alleges a debt collector called him more than 60 times after he asked it to stop calling.
Tropical Beach Cafe Corp. alleged to have violated ADA regulations
MIAMI – A man is seeking an order for a Miami Beach restaurant to remove physical barriers he alleges restricts access to the disabled.
Man alleges Globelend Capital terminated him in retaliation
MIAMI – A former loan officer for a Miami-Dade County lending company alleges he was terminated for his complaints about not receiving any pay.
Las Pavas Cafeteria alleged to have barriers that restrict access to disabled patrons
MIAMI – A Miami man alleges a Miami restaurant and property owner have failed to make the property accessible to disabled patrons.
Woman blames Carnival Corp.'s alleged negligence for knee injury
MIAMI – A woman alleges she injured her knee because a water spill had not been properly cleaned up on a cruise ship.
Consulting Support Services accused of interfering with former employee's FMLA rights
TAMPA – A woman alleges she was retaliated against by her former employer for taking a medical leave.
Individual claims Hunter Warfield is unlawfully trying to collect disputed debt
TALLAHASSEE – A consumer claims that her credit score has been damaged because of the actions of a debt collector.
PNC Bank employee alleges she was subjected to a hostile work environment
ORLANDO – A Brevard County woman alleges she faced sexual harassment while working at a PNC Bank.