News from June 2019
Judge dismisses claim in case involving more than 20,000 stolen iPhones
A federal judge has dismissed a claim of declaratory judgment against three logistics companies who own a South Florida temporary storage facility where a shipment of more than 20,000 iPhones en route from China were allegedly stolen.
Federal judge rules plaintiffs in Royal Caribbean cruise death case 'abused' court system
A federal judge who stated his ruling demonstrates the "consequences" of pro se litigation has ordered a Lake Worth woman and her family suing Royal Caribbean Cruises over the death of their daughter to pay for attorney fees and costs due to their "abuse" of the court system.
Workers allegedly underpaid at Miami restaurant denied summary judgment
Several Florida residents who filed a class action suit against Galiano Restaurant and its corporate manager alleging they were paid about $2 an hour in violation of minimum wage laws were denied a summary judgment due to "shortfalls" in their documentation of tips and hours.
Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on June 9
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity on June 9 in the suits below:
June 9: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for malpractice cases
The following cases categorized as "malpractice" cases were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on June 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 9: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for negligence cases
The following cases categorized as "negligence" cases were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on June 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Attorney Sara Accardi Named to Tampa Connection Board
Bradley is pleased to announce that Sara D. Accardi, an attorney in the firm’s Tampa office, has been named to the board of directors of Tampa Connection.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.s. Department of Labor Investigations of Central Florida Restaurants Results in $83,577 in Back Wages for 91 Employees
After investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Rios Rodriguez Enterprises Inc. – owner of five Central Florida restaurants – will pay $83,577 in back wages to 91 employees for violating the minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The employer also paid $21,266 in civil money penalties for repeated violations.
Case activity for Sarel Rivera vs Starwood Capital Group Global LLC on June 13
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sarel Rivera against Starwood Capital Group Global LLC on June 13:
Case activity for Aquaexpress Restoration Carmen Fernandez AAO vs Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company on June 13
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Aquaexpress Restoration Carmen Fernandez AAO against Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company on June 13:
Case activity for US Bank vs Charlcie Kingston on June 14
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by US Bank against Charlcie Kingston on June 14:
Case activity for Jeffrey Patterson vs Universal Insurance Company on June 13
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jeffrey Patterson and Katia Patterson against Universal Insurance Company on June 13:
Case activity for Sophia Bennett vs Rusteak III LLC on June 13
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sophia Bennett against Rusteak III LLC on June 13:
Case activity for Yeny Castro vs Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company on June 13
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Yeny Castro against Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company on June 13:
Case activity for Nolands Roofing Inc. vs Universal Insurance Company on June 13
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Nolands Roofing Inc. against Universal Insurance Company on June 13:
Case activity for Alexander Alfonzo Gurgullon vs Aaron Person on June 13
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Alexander Alfonzo Gurgullon against Aaron Person and Mears Destination Services Inc. on June 13:
Case activity for Zachary Matheny vs Kirby Sylvestre on June 13
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Zachary Matheny against Kirby Sylvestre and Progressive Express Insurance Company on June 13:
Case activity for Elizabeth Senatus vs Security First Insurance Company on June 13
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Elizabeth Senatus and Jean Huguens Senatus against Security First Insurance Company on June 13:
Case activity for Diane Brunson vs Peoples Trust Insurance Company on June 13
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activities in the suit brought by Diane Brunson against Peoples Trust Insurance Company on June 13:
Court activity on June 14: Aquaexpress Restoration Carmen Fernandez AAO vs Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activity in the suit brought by Aquaexpress Restoration Carmen Fernandez AAO against Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company on June 14: 'Civil Cover Sheet'