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Alpha Natural Resources to provide $12 million for Twin Star Mine cleanup
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) — Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring has announced Alpha Natural Resources Inc. has committed to pay $12 million to help clean up the former Twin Star Mine in Buchanan County.
New York targets Delta Services for scheme allegedly harming the unemployed
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York City-based Delta Services, Inc. (“Delta”), its predecessor Ultimate Security Force Inc., also known as U.S.F. (“Ultimate Security”), and owner Jeffreys Paulino, used false job lists and promises of employment to trick unemployed consumers, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman alleges in a lawsuit.
Pennsylvania receives settlement from law group that allegedly violated federal statutes
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) — James Havassy and Hamilton Law Group PC will settle allegations of violating state laws when attempting collect medical debts, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has announced.
FTC settles with Ross-Clayton Funeral Home after allegations of violating Funeral Rule
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced Ross-Clayton Funeral Home Inc. will settle allegations it violated the Funeral Rule, which requires funeral providers to disclose pricing and important information to consumers when going over funeral arrangements.
FTC settlers with Warner Bros. over video game marketing tactics
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it has settled with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. after allegations Warner deceived consumers during a marketing campaign for the video game "Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor."
EEOC targets RTG Furniture for alleged pregnancy discrimination
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against RTG Furniture Corp. of Georgia, a Florida corporation operating Rooms to Go furniture stores and distribution centers around the country, for allegations of violating federal anti-pregnancy discrimination laws.
New York attorney general targets Armor for allegedly failing duties to NCCC
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has filed a lawsuit against Armor Correctional Health Medical Services (Armor) for allegedly failing to provide proper medical services to inmates in Nassau County as mandated by its contract with Nassau County Correctional Center (NCCC).
DOJ announces settlement with En Pointe Gov. and associated businesses
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice announced that En Pointe Gov. Inc., En Pointe Technologies Inc., En Pointe Technologies Sales Inc., Dominguez East Holdings LLC and Din Global Corp., all of Gardena, California, will pay $5.8 million after allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Chemet OKs agreement with Justice Department, EPA to examine East Helena plant
DENVER (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced a settlement with American Chemet Corp. (Chemet) that will allow the organizations to look into hazardous substance contamination at the company’s plant within the East Helena, Montana, Superfund site. The agreement will go before public comment for 30 days.
CFPB, Justice Department target BancorpSouth for discrimination allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced the filing of a complaint against BancorpSouth Bank, alleging the company violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against African- Americans and other minority consumers.
Contractor banned from working in New Jersey, ordered to pay $1.1 million
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — The office of acting New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino has announced a Superior Court judge has banned Leroy N. Brown, an unregistered home improvement contractor, from working on homes in New Jersey. Brown also has been ordered to pay $1.1 million after allegedly violating the state’s consumer protection laws and regulations on at least 410 occasions.
FTC drops complaint against Cabell Huntington Hospital, St. Mary's Medical Center
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will dismiss its complaint against Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center after it had alleged their proposed merger violated U.S. antitrust laws.
Pharmaceuticals Inc. to pay $100,000 after distributing contaminated products allegations
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice has announced a settlement with Pharmaceuticals Inc., based in Newark, after allegations the company distributed ultrasound gel contaminated with bacteria.
Justice Department announces permanent injunction against BEK Catering
MOBILE, Ala. (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice has announced the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama has delivered a permanent injunction against BEK Catering LLC, doing business as Floppers Foods LLC, to prevent the distribution of allegedly adulterated and misbranded seafood products.
FCC settles for $2.4 million with GCI after 911 service outage allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has announced its Enforcement Bureau has reached a $2.4 million settlement with General Communications Inc. (GCI) that resolves allegations of five 911 service outages occurring on the company's wireless network in Alaska over the last eight years.
New York attorney general takes steps to combat tenant harassment
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced his office plans to take action against tenant harassment and other housing issues facing New Yorkers.
MV Transportation to pay Virginia, Maryland, D.C. after false billing allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Attorneys General Karl A. Racine, Mark R. Herring and Brian E. Frosh have announced the District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland and the federal government have settled with MV Transportation after allegations of false billing.
RCH Colorado to pay $250,000 to settle allegations of age and sex discrimination
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that RCH Colorado has agreed to pay $250,000 after allegations of age and sex discrimination.
EEOC takes action against Mathews Management Co. over ADA violation allegations
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit against a McDonald’s restaurant owned and operated by Mathews Management Co. and Peach Orchard Inc. in Bentonville, Arkansas, for allegations of firing an employee due to his HIV-positive status.
EEOC alleges Bojangles created hostile work environment for transgender employee
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit against Bojangles Restaurants Inc. for allegations of subjecting a transgender employee to a hostile work environment because of her gender identity.