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Lawsuit Against Disney World Alleges “Catastrophic” Injuries on Water Slide
A new lawsuit has been filed against Disney World. A man is suing Walt Disney Parks after he suffered what he claims are “catastrophic injuries” while riding a water slide at Blizzard Beach. The lawsuit was filed in Orange County, Florida, recently by the plaintiff, who visited the park at Walt Disney World Resort… Read More »
Amazon Accused of Denying Leave to Worker with Ectopic Pregnancy
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is an “accommodation statute.” In other words, employers are expected to make reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers similar to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, the PWFA’s accommodation requirement is broader than the ADA’s. Unlike… Read More »
Safelite Faces Lawsuit Filed By Employee Who Claims They Failed to Pay Her Overtime
An assistant store manager who works at Safelite claims she was never paid overtime, despite the fact that she regularly worked more than 40 hours per week. She has since filed a lawsuit against Safelite for allegedly violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). According to the lawsuit, the worker worked as an assistant… Read More »
Salaried Advisors, Trainees, Win $4.9 Million from Merrill Lynch in FLSA Lawsuit
Merrill Lynch will pay $4.9 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a class of current and former salaried advisors who said they were wrongfully denied overtime pay, according to recent court filings. A State of Florida judge signed off on the settlement, which will be distributed to the financial solutions advisors who worked… Read More »
Is Your Employer Violating Minimum Wage Laws But No One Else Wants to Come Forward? Find Out What You Can Do to Get Pay Due to You and Other Employees in Tampa
Although most workers in Tampa have every expectation when they step foot into the workplace on the first day of the job that their employer will do the right thing and abide by federal and state wage and hour laws, that they will uphold Florida and federal rules and regulations that protect employees and… Read More »
Your Workplace Harassment Questions Answered: Can I File a Sexual Harassment Case Directly in Court if I was Sexually Harassed at Work in Tampa?
When a person is sexually harassed at work in Tampa, it can be a very shocking, frustrating, scary, and confusing time. Indeed, being violated at work sexually – whether by a coworker’s lewd comments, a boss’ sexual advances, or physical touching and groping in the workplace by the business’ customers – is not only… Read More »
Supreme Court FLSA Ruling a Win for Employers
A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling is good news for employers fighting FLSA lawsuits. SCOTUS decided that employers are not required to meet a higher standard of proof to show that employees are exempt from certain pay provisions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). According to the Supreme Court’s ruling, employers must prove… Read More »
Appeals Court Upholds $22 Million Judgment in FLSA Dispute
The Third Circuit affirmed a jury verdict that awarded more than $22 million in back wages to 11,780 employees at a Pennsylvania battery manufacturing plant. The verdict requires employers to pay employees for the actual time spent completing activities as opposed to a “reasonable time” to get the tasks done. Putting on and taking… Read More »
Plaintiff Wins $1 Million Against Neglected Condo
A South Florida plaintiff has recovered a $1 million settlement after he slipped and fell on the premises of an aging condominium. The case highlights the growing problem of aging buildings and the serious consequences that come from failing to maintain them. In the case of Martinez v. Washington Park Condominium Association, the plaintiff… Read More »
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After U.S. Airman is Shot and Killed in His Own Home
The mother of a slain U.S. airman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against several parties she believes are responsible for her son’s death. The 23-year-old airman was gunned down inside of his apartment last year. Her lawsuit alleges excessive force, wrongful death, and municipal liability, among other wrongdoings. The defendant in the lawsuit… Read More »