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New York attorney general alleges pharmacist defrauded Medicaid
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Aug. 24 that that his office has filed a lawsuit against pharmacist Hin T. Wong and NY Pharmacy Inc. (“NY Pharmacy”) for allegations of defrauding the New York State Medicaid program out of millions of dollars.
EPA settlements include public report of chemicals
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Aug. 24 that three Connecticut companies have agreed to publicly report on their use of required toxic chemicals, which the agency says will help create a safer environment for the public. The companies each agreed to separate settlements.
EEOC alleges San Diego dietary supplement company fired female employee for being pregnant
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Aug. 18 against Tarr Inc. and Zenith LLC, a dietary supplement company based in San Diego, for allegations of firing an employee after learning of her pregnancy.
California alleges Trump administration used unconstitutional attempt to force immigration enforcement
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Aug. 14 his office has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for an allegedly unconstitutional attempt to force California law enforcement officials to engage in federal immigration enforcement.
California alleges EPA failed to comply with Freedom of Information Act request
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Aug. 11 that his office has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for allegedly failing to comply with a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
FTC approves final order in Broadcom-Brocade acquisition case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Aug. 17 that it has approved a final order that will fix the allegedly anti-competitive effects of Broadcom Limited’s acquisition of Brocade Communications Systems Inc.
Ford settles EEOC discrimination allegations with $10.1 million
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Aug. 15 that Ford Motor Company will pay up to $10.125 million after allegations of sex and race harassment against a group of individuals at two Ford plants.
EEOC accuses Oklahoma drilling company of age, disability discrimination violations
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Aug. 16 against Horizontal Well Drillers (HWD), alleging age and disability discrimination.
Labor Department secures $5 million for ESOP members of Manhattan laser surgery center
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Labor announced Aug. 16 that the owner of a Manhattan laser surgery center will pay $5 million to its employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) after allegations of violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) by creating false company valuations.
EEOC accuses New York company of hostile work environment
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Aug. 14 against A & F Fire Protection Co. Inc. for allegations of creating and tolerating a hostile work environment in which black and Hispanic employees were subjected to racial insults.
FTC alleges group of marketers duped consumers out of $40 million
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Aug. 16 that it has charged a group of marketers with debiting more than $40 million from consumer bank accounts without authorization by the consumers.
EEOC targets nation's largest chiropractor college for alleged race discrimination
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Aug. 17 against Life University Inc., the United States’ largest chiropractic college, for allegations of treating two black employees differently because of their race.
FTC wins temporary restraining order halting allegedly deceptive work-at-home scheme
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Aug. 17 that a federal court has entered a temporary restraining order halting an allegedly deceptive work-at-home scheme.
SEC alleges seven defendants racked up millions with insider trading ring
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Aug. 16 that it has charged seven individuals with allegations of insider trading and the generation of millions in profits by trading on confidential information regarding mergers and acquisitions.
EEOC targets health care staffing agency for alleged discrimination against worker with sickle-cell anemia
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Aug. 14 against Dependable Health Services Inc., a health care staffing agency, for allegations of firing an employee with sickle-cell anemia.
FTC settles with Uber after alleged data security issues
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Aug. 15 that Uber Technologies Inc. will implement a comprehensive privacy program and obtain regular, independent audits after the agency said the ride-sharing company deceived consumers about data security.
Huntington Ingalls to pay $9.2 million after False Claims Act allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Aug. 15 that Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII), a publicly traded company with headquarters in Newport, Virginia, will pay $9.2 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
California joins coalition supporting legal right of workers to join in collective action waivers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Aug. 16 that he has joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of workers to take collective action.
Connecticut settles with Palmco Power over allegations of deceiving consumers
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and Consumer Counsel Elin Swanson Katz announced Aug. 17 that electric supply company Palmco Power CT LLC will pay $5 million to the state of Connecticut after allegations of deceiving consumers about the company’s rates.
U.S. OKs $1.1 million settlement with agricultural company
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Aug. 15 that John Duarte and Duarte Nursery Inc. will pay $1.1 million in civil penalties and mitigation to resolve allegations of violating the Clean Water Act on property in Tehama County, California.