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New York attorney general lauds federal decision to recall 'Cra-Z-Art' products
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has released a statement about the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) announcement it will implement a national recall of “Cra-Z-Art” children’s products because of high levels of lead.
FTC targets companies involved in alleged spam email scam
TAMPA (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it has taken action against Colby Fox, Christopher Reinhold and their companies, Tacht Inc. and Teqqi LLC, for allegations of bombarding consumers with illegal spam email in an attempt to sell weight-loss products with false celebrity endorsements.
CFPB targets Intercept Corporation for alleged Dodd-Frank Act violations
FARGO, N.D. (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced Intercept Corporation and company executives Bryan Smith and Craig Dresser have been charged with allegedly enabling unauthorized withdrawals from consumer accounts.
EEOC takes action against Baystate Medical Center for alleged violations of federal law
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit against Baystate Medical Center for allegations of violating federal laws related to religious freedoms.
CFPB charges former Wells Fargo employee with allegations of mortgage-fee shifting
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it took action against former Wells Fargo employee David Eghbali for an alleged illegal mortgage fee-shifting scheme.
Two Hawk Employment Services settles allegations of violating disability laws with EEOC
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – Two Hawk Employment Services LLC of Lumberton, N.C., has agreed to a $30,000 settlement after allegations it violated disability laws, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced.
EEOC announces settlement with Kroger over disability discrimination allegations
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the Kroger Company of Michigan will pay $33,000 and provide other relief to settle allegations of violating federal disability laws.
New Prime Trucking settles with EEOC after allegations of discriminatory hiring practices
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that New Prime Trucking Inc. has agreed to pay more than $3.1 million and make job offers to women allegedly victimized by the company’s unlawful discriminatory hiring practices.
First Call Ambulance Service to settle allegations of pregnancy discrimination
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that First Call Ambulance Service LLC will pay $55,000 to settle allegations of pregnancy discrimination.
REM to pay $1.5 million after allegations of submitting false claims to Medicaid
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) – Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced that REM Connecticut Community Services Inc. agreed to a $1.5 settlement after allegations that the company submitted false claims to Medicaid.
Hawaii Attorney General files motion to stop hold on health care services transition
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) – Hawaii Attorney General Doug Chin announced that his office filed a motion in court seeking to lift an order that temporarily stops activities related to the transition of Maui Memorial Medical Center Kula Hospital & Clinic, and Lanai Community Hospital to a new Kaiser entity.
Minnesota attorney general alleges Associated Community Services used deceptive practices
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) – Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson announced that her office filed a lawsuit against Associated Community Services Inc. and one of its affiliates after allegations of sending false “pledge reminders” to donors and making other deceptive statements in an effort to solicit donations for a Michigan veterans charity.
Connecticut attorney general announces settlement with local health care provider
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) – Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced that Dr. Naimentulla Syed has agreed to a $422,641.70 joint federal-state settlement to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to Medicaid and Medicare. Syed will also enter a compliance program.
Hawaii AG comments on state Supreme Court's decision not to hear appeals in union case
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) – Hawaii Attorney General Douglas Chin announced that the state’s Supreme Court decline to hear an appeal brought by District Council 50 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and Aloha Glass Sale and Service Inc.
Washington, D.C. AG takes action against Student Aid Center
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Washington, D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced that his office filed a consumer-protection lawsuit against Student Aid Center Inc. and the company's owners, Ramiro Fernandez-Moris and Damien Alvarez, over allegations of scamming consumers.
Connecticut looking into possible concrete aggregate issue at Becker's Quarry
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) – Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and state Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Commissioner Jonathan A. Harris announced a decision with Joseph J. Mottes Co. and the Becker Construction Co.
CashCall and Western Sky to pay restitution after alleged usurious internet loans
LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline) – Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson and Director of the Department of Banking and Finance Mark Quandahl announced a settlement that mandates that unlicensed Internet loan companies pay restitution, forgive current debts, notify credit reporting agencies for credit history repair and stop all lending in the state of Nebraska.
Mississippi Attorney General warns consumers about potential phishing scams
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) – Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood released a message urging state consumers to use caution when receiving email or text messages that appear to come from a business or bank.
NJ Division of Consumer Affairs terminates center's ability to print prescription blanks
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – New Jersey Acting Attorney General Robert Lougy announced that his Division of Consumer Affairs has terminated Downtown Printing Center’s ability to print prescription blanks for physicians after allegations the company failed to follow security requirements.
Missouri Attorney General warns consumers about fraudulent IRS scam calls
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced that his office has received close to 200 complaints in May about scam Internal Revenue Service calls targeting mid-Missouri.