News from May 2018
Former employee accuses McDonald's of discrimination, harassment
Former employee sues joint employers
FORT LAUDERDALE — A former employee is suing McDonald's Corporation, Upchurch Management Company and Marckenes Goman, joint employers, citing alleged assault, battery, gender discrimination, negligence, retaliation, and sexual harassment.
Florida appeals court supports order for discovery in case over ownership of $13M
MIAMI — The Florida 3rd District Court of Appeal on April 18 affirmed a discovery order in a lawsuit to determine the owner of more than $13 million held in the Miami branch of a South American bank.
Seminole homeowners allege insurance company refuses to provide coverage for hurricane damage
CLEARWATER — Two Seminole homeowners are suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Former employee alleges Orlando retirement facility failed to pay proper wages
ORLANDO — A former employee is suing an Orlando retirement community, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Parents allege falling dresser injured child at Madeira Beach resort
CLEARWATER — Two parents of a minor child are suing a Madeira Beach resort, alleging negligence led to injuries for the child.
Parkland couple alleges insurer has failed to pay for hurricane damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Parkland couple is suing an insurer, alleging it owes more than $15,000 for breach of contract.
Pembroke Pines homeowner alleges insurance carrier failed to cover hurricane damage
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Pembroke Pines homeowner is suing an insurance carrier, alleging breach of contract.
Former employee accuses University of Phoenix of discrimination
FORT LAUDERDALE — A former employee is suing The University of Phoenix, alleging national origin discrimination, color discrimination, racial discrimination and retaliation.
Trinity attorney permanently disbarred following allegations of video voyeurism
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Trinity attorney James Patrick Stanton Jr has been voluntarily and permanently disbarred following a March 8 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he used video equipment to tape female employees in an employee bathroom, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Tampa attorney to be publicly reprimanded over alleged improper fee sharing
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Tampa attorney Abraham Mohammad Shakfeh, practicing in Florida less than seven years, will be publicly reprimanded following a March 22 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that included improper fee sharing with a non-attorney, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Wesley Chapel attorney found in contempt, reprimanded after not responding to official inquiry
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Wesley Chapel attorney Mercedes Gonzalez Hale has been publicly reprimanded following a March 2 Florida Supreme Court order after she was found in contempt for not responding to an official inquiry, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Lehigh Acres attorney disbarred over history of allegedly failing clients
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Lehigh Acres attorney Vana Renejuste has been disbarred following a March 15 court Florida Supreme Court order over a history of failing her clients, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Orlando attorney suspended again following no contest plea in DUI case
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Orlando attorney Adam Paul Philpott has been suspended for six months following a March 1 Florida Supreme Court order after his no contest plea on a misdemeanor charge stemming from a 2016 DUI arrest, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Longtime Fort Pierce attorney to be reprimanded over allegations in 2 cases
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Fort Pierce attorney Joseph John Mancini, practicing in Florida for 34 years, will be publicly reprimanded by publication in the Southern Reporter following a March 1 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations arising from two cases, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
St. Petersburg attorney suspended over 'frivolous claim' in eviction case
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — St. Petersburg attorney Brandon Lee Kolb has been suspended for 30 days following a March 22 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations stemming from an alleged "frivolous claim", according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Longtime Coral Gables attorney briefly suspended over adoption case
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Coral Gables attorney Andrew Michael Kassier, first admitted to the bar in Florida nearly 37 years ago, was briefly suspended earlier this month following a March 1 Florida Supreme Court order for allegedly mishandling an adoption case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Pinellas County sheriff cited in jail injury
CLEARWATER — A Florida man is suing the Pinellas County sheriff, alleging negligence caused an injury to the plaintiff in the county jail.
Customer alleges Sea World's poor flooring caused her injuries
ORLANDO — A tourist is suing Sea World, alleging breach of duty and negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Orange County property owners accuse law firm of legal malpractice
ORLANDO — Orange County property owners are suing an Orlando law firm, alleging legal malpractice, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty.
Customer alleges spa center burned his back
ORLANDO — A New York customer is suing an Orlando spa and wellness center, alleging breach of duty and negligence in burning the plaintiff's back.