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Bose sued under Florida Security of Communications Act
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Bose is one of many companies now facing class action lawsuits under the Florida Security of Communications Act. -
What's left of sticky pan class action sent to Florida
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – With only a single claim left, a proposed class action lawsuit over the stickiness of an as-seen-on-TV frying pan is limping off to Florida. -
China residents claim they were defrauded more than $3 million in Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes investment deal
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Seven People's Republic of China residents who entered into an investment franchise agreement tied to Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes restaurants through the U.S. EB-5 Program allege they were defrauded more than $3 million dollars. -
Florida man alleges Uber text messages invaded privacy
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Hillsborough County, Florida man alleges Uber invaded his privacy with text messages. -
Vehicle seller alleges Carfax report was inaccurate and affected trade-in value
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida resident alleges an incorrect vehicle history report lessened the trade-in value of her car. -
Fla. court keeps TCPA case alive; Texting a 'risky venture' for companies
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida on June 7 dismissed a motion by a defendant to dismiss a case alleging a man’s privacy rights were violated when he received texts that were marketing ploys. -
Coach files defamation suit against USA Gymnastics over tweet
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida gymnastics coach alleges an organization announced his suspension on social media when it did not have the authority to do so and caused injury. -
Florida SNAP retailer seeks review of six-month suspension
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A St. Petersburg, Florida retail store is seeking a review of its suspension as a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) retailer. -
Man alleges texts from Tampa Bay Rays were unsolicited
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The operator of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team is alleged to have sent unsolicited text messages to consumers in an effort to market games. -
Oasis Legal Finance claims consumer can't file class action because she waived rights in agreement
After months of loan-funding controversy, the lawsuit lending company finds itself charged again with cheating its clients. -
Roomstogo.com Inc. accused of placing unlawful marketing calls
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida man alleges that a furniture store chain unlawfully contacted him for marketing purposes. -
Haitian berry pickers in Florida claiming discrimination settle with growers; Attorneys seek $120K
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Farm laborers hired to pick blueberries for the agricultural growing company Clear Springs Farming who claimed they were discriminated against because of their ethnicity have reached a new settlement, requesting $132,000 in attorney fees. -
Navient, Student Assistance Corp. alleged to have harassed man with frequent calls
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Hillsborough County, Florida, consumer alleges a debt collector has called him approximately five times a day for three years. -
Doctor’s class-action suit claims junk fax transmissions clog machines
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida physician is suing two skin care companies claiming their unsolicited fax campaign violates the 2005 Junk Fax Protection Act. -
FTC accuses weight-loss firms of using spam to promote products
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission is suing two firms selling weight-loss products over claims they allegedly sent unsolicited emails that spoofed the recipients’ contact lists and then directed them to fake news websites.