News from March 2016
Missouri company alleges businesses faxed ads without consent
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) - A Missouri chiropractic company is suing several businesses, alleging they sent unsolicited fax advertisements.
Frackquake lawsuits present PR dilemma for industry, evidence hurdle for plaintiffs
The negative publicity surrounding lawsuits alleging the oil and gas industry are responsible for earthquakes in Oklahoma is likely to cause more damage than the outcome of any of the suits - despite the plaintiffs' challenge of finding evidence tying fracking to the surge in activity.
Doritex Corp., Web developer to pay $95,000 for allegedly not securing Web technology
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that Doritex Corp. and its website developer Kallus Opraments will pay $95,000 and improve data security practices after allegations that 500 Social Security numbers were posted to the Internet.
California attorney general obtains $1.1 billion judgment against Corinthian Colleges
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris recently announced that her office obtained a $1.1 billion judgment against the defunct for-profit collegiate institution, Corinthian Colleges Inc. (CCI), for its alleged predatory and unlawful practices.
Bank of America, et al. accused of anti-competitive conduct
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Several financial institutions are being sued over alleged anti-competitive conduct in the market for interest rate swaps (IRS).
California residents allege Starbucks underfills lattes
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Two California residents are suing Starbucks over claims it underfills its lattes.
Frontier sued after flight delays
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Illinois residents are suing an airline company after their flight was significantly delayed.
Suit claims Chesapeake Energy exploited Pennsylvania landowners
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – Pennsylvania citizens are suing an energy company and its subsidiaries over claims they exploited Pennsylvania landowners.
Suit claims Raymond James overcharged processing fees
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A New York man and a Louisiana man are suing two Raymond James Financial subsidiaries over claims they overcharged for a certain fee.
Washington AG alleges Benjamin Rogovy deceived consumers with false testimonials
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that Benjamin Rogovy will pay as much as $7,750,000 to roughly 165,000 consumers nationwide after allegations he used deceptive business practices.
Tenth Circuit: Class action doesn’t require remand under CAFA’s ‘local controversy’ exception
The federal appeals court last month affirmed an Oklahoma district court’s ruling in favor of the defendant companies, who were sued over the disposal of fracking waste.
Arizona customer alleges Intex mattresses defective
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - An Arizona man is suing an inflatable mattress manufacturer and Wal-Mart, alleging certain of their mattresses are defective.
New York real estate developer to pay $1.1 million to settle tax allegations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Real estate developer Asher Roshanzamir will pay $1.1 million after allegations he wrongfully deferred payment of New York state and New York City income taxes, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has said.
EEOC targets Grisham Farm Products' alleged discrimination
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has charged Grisham Farm Products Inc. with discrimination violations.
U.S., Respironics reach $34.8 million agreement to settle False Claims Act allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice has announced Respironics Inc. will pay $34.8 million to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to suppliers that bought its services.
I.W. Harding cited for allegedly violating Massachusetts' wage laws
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has announced I.W. Harding Construction Company Inc. (I.W. Harding) and its owner, James E. Shalek, have been mandated to pay more than $54,000 for allegedly violating the state’s prevailing wage, overtime and record keeping laws.
Pennsylvania announces final order for UPMC's acquisition of Jameson Health
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has announced a consent decree relating to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (“UPMC”) acquisition of Jameson Health System Inc.
Carolina Furniture settles allegations it deceived consumers in close-out sale
AMHERST, New York (Legal Newsline) — Carolina Furniture Inc. will pay $30,000 and comply with state laws after allegations it made deceptive claims in its advertisements and failed to obtain a proper license prior to the sale, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced.
Supreme Court recognizes damages to Montana as part of Yellowstone River Compact dispute
HELENA, Montana (Legal Newsline) — The office of Montana Attorney General Tim Fox has announced the U.S. Supreme Court has issued an order that recognized Montana suffered damages to due to Wyoming’s alleged failure to abide by terms of the Yellowstone River Compact.
Kansas agrees with Native Americans to account for tobacco sales on tribal lands
TOPEKA, Kansas (Legal Newsline) — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has praised the Kansas Legislature for approving two compacts seeking to increase cooperation with Native American tribes on accounting for tobacco sales on tribal lands.