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Brandon woman files class action against Wells Fargo for ‘phony’ accounts

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A Florida woman launched a class-action lawsuit against Wells Fargo Bank after employees created millions of fraudulent accounts nationwide. Brandon resident Nadine Stanton is suing on behalf of herself and others affected by the fraudulent accounts created by employees of the California-based banking giant. Stanton is a practice manager at United Vein Centers. Stanton is claiming to be one of thousands of victims of the bank’s “colossal scheme” where they broke the law in numerous ways including using private information…

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Clearwater woman claims Honeywell unfairly fired her over depression

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A 15-year employee at a Clearwater manufacturing plant claims she was fired due to depression. Honeywell International is being accused of violating the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 (FCRA) which serves to protect individuals within Florida from discrimination because of their race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap or marital status and protect their interest and personal dignity. Ivonne Gonzalez began working for Honeywell in August 2000. She was terminated in November 2015. Gonzalez suffers from a…

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Order Sons of Italy chapters quarrel over St. Pete charter property, copyright

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After attempting to break away from the national and state chapters, a local Sons of Italy charter has failed to turn over property that belongs to the fraternity. Grand Lodge of Florida, Order Sons of Italy in America is now suing Sons of Italy of St. Petersburg on six counts. In the suit, Grand Lodge requests the court deem them rightful owners of the property. The hierarchy of the Order Sons of Italy in America, OSIA, is as follows: The…

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Homeowners denied mortgage reduction program accuse Bank of America of fraud

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Twenty homeowners are suing Bank of America for fraud after the bank denied them a program that would lower mortgage payments. Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) was designed to help homeowners affected by the market crash in 2008. The program would reduce monthly mortgage payments to 31 percent of the borrower’s pretax monthly income. Eligibility for the program is based on five factors: — You struggle to make mortgage payments due to financial hardship — You are delinquent or in…

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SunTrust seeks to recoup $1.5M defaulted loan from Tampa wealth management firm

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SunTrust Bank has yet to be paid back for $1.5 million loaned last year to a Tampa-based wealth management firm. Five days after full payment was due, the bank filed a complaint Nov. 1 against Platinum Wealth Partners in Hillsborough County circuit court. The suit requests judgment against Platinum as well as two other members of the company. SunTrust seeks full repayment of the loan, as well as interest and attorney’s costs. SunTrust is also calling for the court to…

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Gulfport man claims Samsung vaping battery exploded, caught fire

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When someone switches from cigarettes to e-cigarettes they hope to lead healthier lives. No one expects the change to cause them more harm. Gulfport resident William Switzer began using e-cigarettes in 2013. He believed they were a safe alternative to aid in him quitting cigarettes. On Dec. 2, 2015, an e-cigarette, or vaporizer pen, blew up in his pocket. Switzer suffered second and third-degree burns after both the pen and its battery caught fire. Switzer is now suing all parties…

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Tarpon Springs elementary school parents face off with bizarre mix of stalking, road rage accusations

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Parents of students in Tarpon Springs are going head to head in a battle that has produced an even dozen various stalking claims. In the latest clash, Stephen Alexander is taking on Lisa McMenamin, John McMenamin, and two lawyers. Both Alexander and the McMenamin’s have children attending Brooker Creek Elementary at 3130 Forelock Road in Tarpon Springs. A suit, filed Oct. 24, claims that April 11, 2016, the McMenamins negligently operated a vehicle and committed road rage. Alexander says he…

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