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Vermont to receive $4.2 million as part of 10-state settlement with Volkswagen
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) — Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan announced March 31 that the state will receive $4.2 million as part of a 10-state settlement with Volkswagen Auto Group.
FTC seeks public comment on Sycamore's proposed sale of assets to Dollar General
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced April 5 that it will seek public comment on Sycamore Partners II L.P.’s application to sell to assets it acquired under a 2015 FTC settlement to Dollar General Corporation.
Televangelist's Ohio restaurant ordered to pay nearly $400,000 in back wages
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — The U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced April 4 that Cathedral Buffet and its owner, televangelist Ernest Angley, have been ordered by a federal judge to pay $388,507 in back wages and damages to 235 “volunteers” who worked at the Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, restaurant.
EPA announces comments from agriculture organizations after Pruitt denies ban on chlorpyrifos
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced April 5 that numerous institutions in the agriculture community have delivered comments on EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s decision to deny a ban on chlorpyrifos, a pesticide used in agriculture.
FTC, Amazon to drop appeals in 2016 mobile app case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced April 4 that Amazon Inc. and the commission will end appeals related to last year’s court findings about mobile applications targeting children.
Unified Life Insurance to pay $2.8 million in settlement with Massachusetts
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced April 4 that Unified Life Insurance Company (ULIC) will pay more than $2.8 million after allegations of using deceptive and unlawful practices to sell health insurance.
New York joins coalition opposing Trump's efforts to stall Clean Power Plan case
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced April 5 that he has filed a petition with a coalition of states and localities to oppose the Trump administration’s request to delay court proceedings regarding the Clean Power Plan in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Lab research firm fined $1.8 million for overcharges
Charles River Laboratories International Inc. agreed to pay $1.8 million over False Claims Act violation allegations related to improper charges on National Institutes of Health (NIH) contracts, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
IT firm to pay $45 million in False Claims Act violations
A New York information technology firm will pay $45 million over allegations of violating the False Claims Act by making false statements and claims while negotiating and administering a General Services Administration (GSA) contract, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
Magnolia Health to pay $325,000 to resolve EEOC complaint
Magnolia Health Corp., a health care and assisted-living facility company, agreed to pay $325,000 and furnish other relief after allegations of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said.
Cleaning firm to pay $16,000 to settle disability bias complaint
New Image Building Services Inc., a Michigan company that provides cleaning services for corporate clients in commercial buildings, agreed to pay $16,000 over allegations of disability discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said.
Management services firm to pay $12,500 in bias complaint involving male janitor
Executive Management Services Inc. (EMS), a commercial cleaning and facility management services company headquartered in Indiana, will pay $12,500 to settle allegations of sex discrimination, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said.
Nestlé to pay $300,000 to settle EEOC sex bias complaint
Nestlé Waters North America, the largest bottled water company in the world, agreed to pay $300,000 over allegations of sex discrimination against a female employee, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said.
Justice Department sues to block dietary supplement sales
The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado has entered a permanent injunction
against EonNutra LLC, two related companies and owner Michael Floren to block the sale of allegedly adulterated and misbranded dietary supplements.
Sage Automotive Group, to pay $3.6 million in FTC settlement
A group of auto dealerships, holding and management companies and two individuals will pay roughly $3.6 million in restitution after facing allegations of using deceptive and unfair business practices.
Georgia AG applauds DOJ brief that faults CFPB's governing structure
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has expressed support for a recent Department of Justice amicus brief taking issue with the governing structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Idaho AG won't oppose the sale of St. Joseph hospital to for-profit firm
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden will not oppose the proposed sale of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, a nonprofit hospital in Lewiston, to a for-profit subsidiary of Tennessee-based health care provider.
Arizona AG claims success in fighting 'drive-by' lawsuits
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said his office has been turning the tide in the fight to protect small businesses in the state from “drive-by” litigation alleging violations of laws protecting the disabled.
Experian fined $3 million for alleged deceptive use of credit scores
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has fined Experian and its subsidiaries $3 million for allegedly deceiving consumers about the use of credit scores sold to consumers.
Campaign finance complaint filed against Washington State lawmaker
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson said his office has filed complaints in Thurston County Superior Court against state Sen. Sam Hunt and against the Thurston County Democratic Central Committee, alleging deficient campaign finance reports.