News from May 2017
Man sues business partner in Lexxus health care staffing company
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Broward County resident is suing Lexxus Healthcare LLC, Lexxus Healthcare Services Group LLC and Scott C. Watson, citing alleged conversion, retaliation, breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment.
Former project manager alleges List Industries failed to pay overtime
ORLANDO – An Orange County woman formerly employed as a project manager alleges she was not paid for any overtime work.
Man alleges he was injured in collision near Camp Blanding
JACKSONVILLE – An agent of the U.S. Army is alleged to have failed to yield and caused a collision near Camp Blanding.
Former sales rep files class action against American Road Management over overtime allegations
ORLANDO – A sales representative for a Harley-Davidson shop alleges he was not paid the correct rate for overtime during his employment and has filed a class action.
District court judge allows bad faith claim against Starr Indemnity & Liability to move forward
TAMPA — A U.S. district court has issued an order denying a motion for dismissal in favor of Tampa-area brothers who filed an insurance claim following a fire in a building they owned.
Tillis Pest Control owes unpaid overtime wages, former employee alleges
ORLANDO – A Seminole County man alleges his former Debary employer violated wage laws and has filed a class action.
Credit Protection Association LP accused of calling consumer without consent
ORLANDO – A consumer alleges a Dallas-based debt collector unlawfully called him.
Employee alleges Save Grass, Aurora Stone and Gravel only paid regular wages for overtime work
ORLANDO – A Melbourne lawn care company is accused of only paying the regular wage rate for overtime work.
TSF Sportswear LLC alleges it is owed more than $19,000
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Pompano Beach company alleges it was not paid for goods it sold.
Former employee files suit against House of Glass Inc. alleging he was not paid overtime rate
ORLANDO – An Osceola County resident alleges his former Orlando employer did not compensate him at the correct rate for overtime work.
Driver accused of negligence in Hallandale Beach accident
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Tampa resident is alleging injuries after a collision in Hallandale Beach.
Fort Lauderdale property owners allege leak damage should be covered under insurance policy
FORT LAUDERDALE – Two individuals allege their Fort Lauderdale property was damaged by a roof leak and that their insurer failed to acknowledge coverage for the loss.
Carnival passenger alleges he was injured because of slippery deck
MIAMI – A paying passenger of a cruise ship alleges he was injured when he slipped and fell on slippery surface on the ship.
Former employee alleges Lykes Cartage Co. owes him unpaid overtime
ORLANDO – A Polk County man claims his former Orlando employer did not pay him overtime.
Trinity Health employee alleges claim for disability benefits was unlawfully denied
MIAMI – An employee at Trinity Health alleges his claim for disability benefits was denied without a full and fair review.
Norwegian Cruise Lines passenger alleges leak near buffet caused fall
MIAMI – An Ohio passenger of Norwegian Spirit alleges she slipped and was injured while dining at a buffet on the ship.
GA&BI Services LLC alleged to have failed to pay overtime rate
ORLANDO – A former employee for a company that provides cleaning services for hotels alleges he was not paid the proper overtime rate.
Motorist alleges driver fell asleep, caused I-95 collision
ORLANDO – A Melbourne motorist alleges her vehicle was struck by another driver that fell asleep on Interstate 95.
Federal judge denies dismissal in ADA suit against Florida Highway Patrol
MIAMI — The U.S. District for the Southern District of Florida has ruled that a federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) suit against the Florida Highway Patrol can move forward.
1st District Court of Appeal affirms dismissal of declaratory judgment in rental property case
TALLAHASSEE — Florida's 1st District Court of Appeal recently affirmed a dismissal of a declaratory decision issued by a lower court in a case disputing whether property used for short-term rentals violated an agreement.