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EEOC targets South Carolina textile manufacturer for alleged age discrimination
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Sept. 1 against Keer America Corporation, a textile manufacturing company in Indian Land, South Carolina, for allegations of firing a 47-year-old sales leader due to his age.
U.S. settles with Washington landlords that allegedly discriminated against families
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Sept. 6 that the owners and manager of three apartment complexes in Edmonds, Washington, will pay $95,000 after allegations of refusing to rent their apartments to families with children.
FTC approves final order in Baxter-Claris $625 million acquisition
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Aug. 30 that, following a public comment period, it has approved a final order against Baxter International Inc., resolving allegations that Baxter’s proposed $625 million acquisition of Claris Lifesciences’ injectable drugs business would be anti-competitive.
EEOC targets Illinois organization for alleged discrimination against employee with cancer
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Aug. 28 against Illinois Action for Children, alleging the organization fired an employee who was on leave receiving treatment for breast cancer.
New Jersey secures $60,000 for former baking company employee after Family Leave Act violations
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino and the Division on Civil Rights announced Aug. 29 that a baking company in New Jersey will pay $60,000 to a former employee after it allegedly committed discrimination.
Delaware tells Newark motel operators: Reduce crime or lose property
DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) — Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn announced that the operators of the Rodeway Inn at 1110 and 1120 South College Ave. in Newark agreed to a settlement after allegations of being a criminal nuisance property.
Massachusetts secures $210,000 for Uber drivers allegedly victimized by vehicle leasing agency
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced Aug. 30 that Xchange Leasing LLC, a subsidiary of Uber, has reimbursed drivers more than $210,000 after allegations of overcharging the drivers for tolls and other fees.
Coalition of AGs opposes colleagues' stance on Remington rifles settlement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Aug. 29 that he is leading an 11-state coalition in an amicus brief opposing firearms regulations.
Arizona targets opioid manufacturer for alleged fraudulent marketing
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Aug. 31 that he has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against Insys Therapeutics Inc., an opioid manufacturing company in Chandler, Arizona, for allegations of fraudulent marketing.
EEOC reaches $60,000 settlement with Arizona correctional facility after sexual harassment allegations
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Aug. 25 that the GEO Group Inc., operator of the Central Arizona Correctional Facility (CACF) in Florence, Arizona, will pay $60,000 after allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.
EEOC targets Tennessee assisted living community for alleged religious discrimination
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Aug. 25 against Century Park Associates LLC, doing business as Garden Plaza at Greenbriar Cove.
FTC settles with telemarketing operators who targeted seniors, veterans
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Aug. 31 that the operators of a telemarketing scheme that allegedly pitched phony business accounts and grant opportunities will settle and agree to be banned from those lines of business.
FTC targets North Carolina debt collection scheme for alleged abusive tactics
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Aug. 29 that it has charged a debt collection ring in North Carolina with allegations of using intimidation and deception to take money from consumers for debts not owed or debts that the defendants had no right to collect.
FTC orders Mars to divest 12 vet clinics before completing acquisition of VCA
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Aug. 30 that Mars Incorporated will divest 12 veterinary clinics across the country to settle allegations that its $9.1 billion acquisition of pet care company VCA Inc. would violate federal antitrust laws.
FTC announces defendants in IWorks scheme owe more than $280 million
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Aug. 29 that a federal court determined Terrason Spinks and his company, Jet Processing Inc., are liable for the consumer harm caused by a scheme called IWorks at an amount of roughly $280 million.
FTC settles with final defendant in alleged illegal debt scheme case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Aug. 30 that the final defendant in a debt collection scheme that allegedly threatened consumers has been banned from debt collection activities after a settlement.
FTC settles with TaxSlayer
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Aug. 29 that TaxSlayer LLC, an online tax preparation service headquartered in Georgia, will settle allegations of violating federal rules related to financial privacy and security.
EEOC accuses Maryland auto wash company of class-based discrimination against Hispanics
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Aug. 28 against Maritime Autowash Inc. for allegations of subjecting a class of workers to a hostile work environment and disparate treatment based on their race and national origin.
EEOC targets Estée Lauder, alleging discriminatory paid parental leave program
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Aug. 30 against Estée Lauder Companies Inc. - a global manufacturer of skin care, makeup fragrance and hair care products - for allegations of creating a paid parental leave program that provides male employees with fewer benefits than female employees.
Florida staffing agency to change business practices after disability lawsuit
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Aug. 28 that KB Staffing LLC, a staffing firm in central Florida, has agreed to create a class damages fund and furnish other relief after allegations of unlawful pre-offer health inquiries of applicants.