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GBY Transmissions must pay $50,000 to resolve fraud allegations
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — After an undercover sting allegedly caught GBY Transmissions defrauding customers on hidden camera, the transmission repair shop must pay $50,000, according to Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich.
New York attorney general reaches settlements with 96 health clubs
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced settlements with 96 health club operators throughout the state to ensure compliance with New York Health Club Services Law and the New York General Obligation Law.
U.S. files settlement proposal with Applewood over alleged fair housing violations
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) -- The Justice Department filed a proposed settlement agreement with Applewood of Cross Plains and William Ranguette over allegations the apartment complex and landlord violated the Fair Housing Act.
Michigan attorney general's office to review Flint water crisis
FLINT, Mich. (Legal Newsline) -- Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has announced his office will examine the current Flint water crisis to see if any Michigan laws were violated in the process that led to the water supply's contamination.
Justice Department reaches $3.28 million agreement with Tri-City Medical Center
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — The Justice Department announced Tri-City Medical Center will pay $3,278,464 to resolve allegations it violated the Stark Law and False Claims Act.
Pennsylvania alleges Philadelphia travel agencies violated consumer protections
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has announced a lawsuit against Philadelphia travel agencies, alleging violation of the Consumer Protection Act.
Suit filed against Miracle Motor Corps. over its alleged consumer-protection violations
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – In a suit filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge alleges Miracle Motors Corp. failed to provide vehicle titles to Arkansas consumers purchasing vehicles.
Florida Attorney General takes action against TN Marketing over allegedly deceptive marketing practices
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that her office has entered into an assurance of voluntary compliance with TN Marketing Inc. to stop the company from allegedly mailing unordered products to consumers in Florida and then asking them to pay for them.
Racine files complaint against Sanford Capital over alleged housing law violations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The District of Columbia has filed a complaint against Sanford Capital for multiple alleged housing law violations, Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced.
Healey supports CDC's new guidelines for opioid prescriptions
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced her support for U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that aim to improve opioid prescribing practices.
Washington State Attorney General seeks a one-year waiting period for former state officials to become lobbyists
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has proposed a bill that would create a one-year waiting period for any former high-ranking state official before they could become a lobbyist.
Michigan Attorney General takes action against Liquidation Inc. over alleged illegal loan activities
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette filed a complaint and motion that requests a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against Liquidation Inc. to stop alleged collection activities on illegal title loans.
EPA reaches deal with Puna Geothermal Venture over allegations it violated the Clean Air Act
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) has agreed to pay $76,500 and upgrade its facilities to comply with rules over allegations it was violating the Clean Air Act.
EEOC reaches $45,000 settlement deal with Stanley Martin over allegations of sex-based pay discrimination
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Stanley Martin Cos. LLC must pay $45,000 and provide equitable relief to resolve a federal sex-based pay discrimination lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced.
Hearns-Kirkwood to pay $63,500 to resolve allegations of gender-based pay discrimination
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Gilbert Foods LLC, trading as Hearn-Kirkwood, will pay $63,500 and furnish equitable relief to resolve allegations of pay discrimination.
FTC announces report that shows fewer pharmaceutical patent disputes in fiscal year 2014
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission released a new report that shows that pharmaceutical companies have entered into considerably fewer potential pay-for-delay patent dispute settlements in fiscal year 2014.
Seymour Midwest of Warsaw will pay $100,000 to resolve allegations of age discrimination
WARSAW, Ind. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a settlement for $100,000 with Seymour Midwest that will resolve allegations that the company engaged in age discrimination.
Harris joins brief to Supreme Court to consider Texas abortion ruling
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced that California will join 13 other states and the District of Columbia in a friend-of-the-court brief, asking the Supreme Court of the United States to reverse a lower court decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Cole that allegedly restricts access to abortion services in Texas.
Arkansas Attorney General files lawsuit against Arkansas Funeral Care
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced a consumer-protection lawsuit against Arkansas Funeral Care (AFC) for allegedly not providing its services in a timely manner.
Colorado Attorney General commends Herron's appointment to court
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – Colorado Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman has announced the appointment of Patricia Herron, the senior assistant attorney general, to the 18th Judicial District Court.