Florin Roebig Employment Discrimination Cases in the News
Server sues Thai restaurant over wages
A former server claims an Old Town restaurant did not pay her minimum
wage and paid her for less than half the weekly hours she worked, according
to a civil lawsuit filed Monday.
Florida Keys News / Key West Citizen - April 28, 2011
USF settles Leavitt lawsuit for $2.75-million
The settlement, announced Tuesday night by USF and Leavitt's attorney, Wil
Florin, includes $2-million for "salary and benefits," as well as a payment
of $750,000 "acknowledging Coach Leavitt's contributions to building USF's
nationally respected football program."
St. Petersburg Times - January 11, 2011
EX-COACH LEAVITT SUES USF
Attorney Wil Florin argues that Leavitt's termination was illegal and that
the investigation that led to his dismissal was "biased, flawed and legally
unsupportable."
St. Petersburg Times - March 16, 2010
COACH LEAVITT FIGHTS FOR HIS JOB
Jim Leavitt said he wants his job back, and he's not going to back down.
Fox 13 News - January 11, 2010
LEAVITT MAKES PLAY FOR OLD JOB
Roebig said Leavitt is contesting his firing on a number of fronts.
The Tampa Tribune - January 12, 2010
Myrtice Landers rehired by USF, drops racial discrimination claim against university
Academic adviser Myrtice Landers and USF reached a settlement through
mediation Thursday, allowing her to return to a new position at the school while
withdrawing her claim of racial discrimination.
St. Petersburg Times - August 13th, 2010
SUSPENDED DOCTORS PRACTICING
The two are performing angioplasties again after being suspended in 2004 and
suing.
St. Petersburg Times - June 3, 2009
LAYOFF ANGST GOES TO COURT
Some employees who lose their jobs turn to lawyers to pursue claims of
illegal firing.
St. Petersburg Times - May 18, 2009
EX-DIMMITT WORKERS SUE
Three laid off workers allege age and religious discrimination.
St. Petersburg Times - May 13, 2009
FOUR FIRED EMPLOYEES ARE SUING INNISBROOK RESORT
A New Port Richey man is among those claiming age discrimination.
St. Petersburg Times - February 19, 2009
PRINCIPAL LET TEACHER HARASS GIRLS, FACULTY FOR YEARS, SUITS CLAIM
At a school that was meant to be a Palm Beach Socialite's gift to the
Glades, a teacher with and extensive criminal history harassed and assaulted
students.
Palm Beach Post - June 8, 2008
KASH N' KARRY EMPLOYEES FILE SEX SUIT
They Say Grocer Did Little to Stop Behavior
Tampa Tribune - September 23, 2005
WORKER SUES HOSPITAL OVER SICK LEAVE
St. Petersburg Times [STATE Edition]
$3,200,000 RECOVERY
Racial discrimination by heath maintenance organization and medical
servicing organization - primary care agreements terminated for eight
minority physicians - 5,000 patients referred to new white physicians.
Florida Jury Verdict Review & Analysis - February, 2003
JURY AWARDS $1,500,000 FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT
5 Women Win Case Against Rio Bravo
Tampa Tribune - June 20, 2003
$494,500 JURY AWARD - FOR SOME, PREGNANCY SPAWNS DISCRIMINATION
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 forbids companies with 15 or
more employees to fire, demote or refuse to hire or promote women because
they are pregnant. But that hasn't slowed discrimination complaints.
St. Petersburg Times - May 19, 2002
DOCTOR'S OFFICE EMPLOYEE RECEIVES SETTLEMENT FOR OVERTIME PAY
Employee was uncompensated for overtime while holding several positions
settles in Tampa, Florida case.
July 29, 2008
Army Reserve Soldier Settles Race Discrimination Lawsuit
Plaintiff who went away on Army Reserve duty and returned to demotion
receives settlement against The city of Port St. Lucie.
May 8, 2007
Western Auto suit wins $6.8-million
A comment during a hearing in 1998 finally
pays off for workers who
learned of racial discrimination throughout the auto parts chain.
St. Petersburg Times - September 19, 2003
$6,800,000 Settlement In Race Discrimination Class Action
Black workers claimed they were kept out of white areas receive
settlement against Western Auto Supply Co..
St. Petersburg Times - September 5, 2003