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Zipcar to settle allegations of charging consumers illegal damage fees
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Zipcar Inc. has agreed to settle a case involving allegations of charging New York consumers illegal damage fees for rental vehicles, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced.
FCC to fine AT&T $106,425 for alleged federal law violations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced plans to fine AT&T $106,425 for allegedly charging two Florida school districts some of the highest telecommunications rates in the state, which is a violation of federal law and the FCC’s “lowest corresponding price” rule.
Massachusetts attorney general urges U.S. to forgive student loans for alleged ACI victims
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has announced a formal application to the U.S. Department of Education, urging immediate cancellation of student loans for those allegedly victimized by the American Career Institute (ACI), a former for-profit school that closed in 2013.
Cemex to invest $10 million to cut alleged emissions of air pollutants
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — Cemex Inc. will invest roughly $10 million to cut alleged emissions of harmful air pollutants at five cement manufacturing plants, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced.
Washington state attorney general asks court to hold political operative in contempt
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has asked a court judge to hold Tim Eyman and his political committees in contempt for their alleged failure to meet court-ordered deadlines in disclosing documents to the AGO. He further seeks a $2,000 penalty for every day Eyman continues to fail to meet that deadline.
State Street Bank & Trust owes at least $382.4 million
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — U.S. Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz for the District of Massachusetts, director Andrew J. Ceresney of the Division of Enforcement for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez have announced that State Street Bank and Trust Company will pay $382.4 million after allegations it deceived clients when giving indirect foreign currency exchange (FX) services.
CFPB outlines possible proposals to overhaul debt collection market
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently outlined a set of proposals it is considering as part of a plan to overhaul the debt collection market — capping collector contact attempts and helping ensure companies collect the correct debt.
FAIR Plan to pay $350,000 after allegations of impermissibly canceling homeowners insurance policies
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced that the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (FAIR Plan) will pay $350,000 after allegations of impermissibly canceling homeowners insurance policies between January 2010 and February 2014.
DOJ announces $17 million settlement with Lexington Medical Center
The Department of Justice announced that the Lexington County Health Services District Inc., which does business as Lexington Medical Center, will pay $17 million after allegations it violated the Physician Self-Referral Law (The Stark Law) and the False Claims Act.
EEOC sues Sealed Air Corporation for alleged sex discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Sealed Air Cor., a protective packaging business, for allegations of violating federal law through sex discrimination.
EEOC takes action against Nabor Industries and C&J Energy for alleged racial harassment
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced lawsuits against Nabor Industries Ltd. and C&J Energy, two Bermuda-based companies in the oilfield services industry, for allegations of widespread racial harassment directed toward African-American employees.
MCCi and VP Imaging agree to void their anticompetitive arrangement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that MCCi LLC and VP Imaging Inc., doing business as DocuNav Solutions, have agreed to settle allegations stemming from agreements the companies made not to compete in the market for enterprise content management software.
DOJ announces $18 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, Acclarent
The Department of Justice announced that Acclarent Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, will pay $18 million after allegations of false claim violations related to circumventing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process.
LAN Airlines to pay more than $22 million after allegations of improper payments
LAN Airlines, a South American-based company, will pay more than $22 million after allegations of improper payments it authorized during a labor dispute, The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced.
EEOC takes action against Oilfield Instrumentation for alleged ADA violations
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Oilfield Instrumentation USA Inc., an oilfield services company, for allegations of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Z Foods Inc. to pay more than $1.4 million after allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that leading dried fruit processor Z Foods Inc. will pay $1,470,000 in damages after allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.
Escapes Inc. and owner to pay $60,000 for alleged deceptive business practices
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — Escapes Inc. and its owner, Constance Catanise, will pay $60,000 in restitution after allegedly conducting deceptive business practices, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced.
CFPB takes action against Santander Bank for alleged illegal overdraft services
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that Santander Bank N.A. will pay $10 million for its alleged illegal overdraft service practices.
Galliker Dairy Company to pay $35,991 after allegations of unsafely managing hazardous substances
The Galliker Dairy Company will pay $35,991 to resolve allegations that it failed to safely manage a hazardous substance at its dairy products manufacturing plant in Johnston, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced.
Enbridge agrees to spend $110 million on improving oil spill prevention measures
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Enbridge Energy Limited Partnership has agreed to a settlement and will spend at least $110 million on measures to prevent spills and improve operations across its pipeline system, as well as pay $62 million in fines, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Justice announced. The settlement comes after the company allegedly discharged more than 20,000 barrels of oil in Marshall, Michigan and Romeoville, Illinois.