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S&R Construction, A&S Electrical to pay $420,000 for allegedly violating Massachusetts False Claims Act
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Feb. 24 that S&R Construction Enterprise, its president Stephen Early, and subcontractor A&S Electrical LLC and its manager Gregory Lane will pay $420,000 after allegations of submitting false and inflated payment requests for construction on a Massachusetts public project.
Wash. AG: Vulnerable adult bill makes it through House
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson recently announced that his bipartisan legislation designed to fight the financial exploitation and neglect of vulnerable adults in the state was advanced by the House of Representatives in a 92-4 vote. The bill next goes to the state Senate.
EEOC settles discrimination suit with Graceworks Lutheran Services
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Feb. 23 that Graceworks Lutheran Services, a Dayton, Ohio-based housing and care service provider, will pay $30,660 after allegations of disability discrimination.
Covenant Transport agrees to $30,000 EEOC penalty after allegations of disability discrimination
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Feb. 24 that Covenant Transport Inc., a Tennessee-based trucking company, will pay a $30,000 penalty after allegations of disability discrimination.
Massachusetts settles three cases related to disability-based housing discrimination
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Feb. 28 three separate settlements related to disability-based housing discrimination against tenants.
Wood Group to pay $9.5 million for alleged negligence at offshore sites in Gulf of Mexico
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Feb. 23 that Wood Group PSN Inc., a Nevada corporation based in Houston, will pay $9.5 million in two separate cases involving allegations related to conduct in the Gulf of Mexico.
Massachusetts joins amicus brief in Supreme Court case related to debt buyers
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Feb. 27 that she has joined a multistate amicus brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court. In the brief, the attorneys general argue that debt buyers that purchase defaulted consumer debt and attempt to collect it should be subject to federal laws related to debt collection.
EPA announces settlement in Oregon with Nygaard Land
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Feb. 8 that Martin Nygaard and Nygaard Land LLC will begin a major wetland restoration effort on 72 acres of formerly wooded property that Nygaard owns and cleared.
Arizona court dismisses more than 1,000 lawsuits brought by alleged serial litigator
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Feb. 17 that a judge has dismissed more than 1,000 allegedly frivolous lawsuits filed by a serial litigator.
D.C. successfully defends inclusionary zoning program after challenge from developer
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced Feb. 15 that his office has won a case against a developer that challenged the constitutionality of the district’s inclusionary zoning (IZ) program.
Florida works with FTC to shut down alleged illegal robocall scheme
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and nine other state attorneys general announced Feb. 21 the final consent judgment shutting down an allegedly illegal robocall scheme selling Florida cruise line vacations.
Wash. high court upholds lower court decision in LGBT discrimination case
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Feb. 16 that the state’s Supreme Court has upheld a lower court decision in Ferguson’s lawsuit against a Richland Florist for alleged LGBT discrimination.
New Jersey targets Hilton Homewood Suites hotel, alleging discrimination against female employees
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the state’s Division of Civil Rights announced Feb. 10 the filing of a complaint against a Hilton Homewood Suites hotel for allegations of discriminating against female employees.
Washington state attorney general resolves two campaign finance violation cases
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Feb. 13 that his office has resolved two campaign finance violation cases.
Breast cancer group settles Michigan case involving allegations of deceiving donors
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced Feb. 14 that Florida-based nonprofit Breast Cancer Outreach Foundation Inc. will pay $150,000 after allegations it deceptively raised $1.4 million nationwide, including at least $36,372 in Michigan.
SEC, state securities administrators sign pact to monitor new crowdfunding rules
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Feb. 17 that it had signed an information-sharing agreement with the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA).
Horizon Healthcare Services settles data breach case for $1.1 million
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced Feb. 17 that Horizon Healthcare Services Inc., the state’s largest health care provider, will pay $1.1 million and improve data security practices after allegations of failing to properly protect the privacy of close to 690,000 New Jersey policyholders.
Shan and Toad to change refund policy to avoid alleged 'redlining'
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced Feb. 16 that internet children’s clothing retailer Shan and Toad will change its policy of not offering refunds for consumers in certain locations.
Muskegan Family Care to pay $21,500 after allegedly firing employee because of medical condition
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Feb. 17 that Muskegon Family Care will pay $21,500 and furnish other relief after allegations of disability discrimination.
Cili Minerals enjoined from distributing allegedly misbranded products
LAFEYETTE, La. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Feb. 16 that Pick and Pay Inc./Cili Minerals LLC (Cili Minerals) and its owner and CEO, Anton S. Botha, have been permanently enjoined from distributing allegedly misbranded and unapproved drugs.