BONITA SPRINGS — Three former poker dealers at Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track are suing the track’s owner, alleging it skimmed their tips to pay card room floor managers.
Kevin Bellington and Lisa Williams, both of Fort Myers, and Bonita Springs resident Steven Gedday filed their lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Orlando against Southwest Florida Enterprises Inc., which does business as Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing & Poker. The lawsuit, filed May 7, alleges the Bonita Springs poker room violated the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
A track employee said General Manager Larry Baldwin declined comment and referred calls to its corporate office, Flagler Greyhound Track in Miami. Officials there were not immediately available Wednesday.
The lawsuit was filed by Christopher Whitelock and Chad Levy, Fort Lauderdale attorneys who have gained a reputation after filing 10 similar lawsuits at dog tracks and jai alai entertainment centers across the state, including three against Palm….
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