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EEOC launches two training programs regarding respect in workplace
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Oct. 4 it will launch two new training programs for employers:
Philadelphia water company accused of racial harassment
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Oct. 4 against Aqua America Inc. for allegations of subjecting black employees to a racially hostile work environment and firing a foreman who complained about the treatment.
Pennsylvania real estate investment firm accused of firing pregnant employees
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Oct. 4 against Freidman Reality Group Inc., a real estate investment firm, for allegations of firing at least three employees because of their pregnancies.
EEOC, Majestic Steel in Ohio reach voluntary conciliation agreement in hiring discrimination case
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Oct. 4 that Majestic Steel USA, a family-owned steel distributor in Cleveland, agreed to a voluntary conciliation agreement after allegations of race and gender discrimination.
Chicago Kia dealership owner allegedly mocked employee for sexual orientation, disability
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Oct. 5 against Evergreen Kia, a car dealership in Chicago, for allegations of subjecting an employee to harassment because of his sexual orientation and disability.
EEOC: Mississippi financial loan company agrees to strengthen gender discrimination policies
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Oct. 6 that First Tower Loan LLC, a Flowood, Mississippi. financial loan company, will strengthen its discrimination policies after allegations of sex discrimination.
New Mexico Nissan dealer to pay $205,000 after alleged race, religion, national origin harassment
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced Oct. 11 that Reliable Inc., doing business as Reliable Nissan, will pay $205,000 after allegations of race, religion and national origin harassment.
EEOC: Jones Lang LaSalle Americas rescinded job offer after learning of disability
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit Oct. 11 against the Atlanta office of Jones Lang LaSalle Americas Inc. (JLL), a commercial real estate and investment management company, for allegations of disability discrimination.
SEC alleges snack product company owners defrauded investors
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Oct. 11 it has charged three individuals who owned Starship Snack Corp. for allegations of defrauding investors.
Connecticut targets behavioral health specialist for alleged massive Medicaid fraud scam
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and state Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Roderick L. Bremby announced a False Claims Act lawsuit Oct. 11 against Waterbury behavioral health provider Elijah Caldwell.
New Jersey secures $600,000 from cell phone retailer that allegedly failed to list sales prices
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs announced Oct. 12 that Spring Communications, a company selling cell phones and accessories in the state, will pay $600,000 after allegations of consumer protection law violations related to pricing and refund policies.
Crop production company accused of bypassing U.S. workers to hire foreign employees
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced a lawsuit Sept. 28 against Crop Production Services Inc. (Crop Production) for allegations of violating the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by discriminating against U.S. workers.
New Mexico convenience store chain to pay $950,000 after alleged pregnancy discrimination
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Sept. 25 that Allsup’s Convenience Stores Inc., which owns more than 300 convenience stores, will pay $950,000 to resolve allegations of pregnancy and disability discrimination.
Two companies banned from distributing unapproved drugs
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Sept. 26 that two companies in New Jersey, as well as two individuals, have been banned from distributing injectable skin whitening drugs and other medicines that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
EEOC: Louisiana marine transportation company unjustly fired disabled employee
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit Sept. 25 against Otto Candies LLC, alleging disability discrimination.
Massachusetts accuses used car dealership of predatory practices
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced a lawsuit Sept. 26 against used car dealership JD Byrider, alleging predatory practices.
Consumer board orders Meridian Title to pay $1.25 million after allegedly deceiving customers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Sept. 27 that it took action against Meridian Title Corporation, a real estate settlement services company, for allegations of steering consumers to an affiliated business.
D.C. secures $210,000 for residents, settles with companies allegedly engaged in illegal rental scheme
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced Sept. 27 that Daro Management Services LLC and Daro Realty LLC will pay $210,000 to long-term residents of two rent-controlled apartment buildings.
U.S. secures $760,788 after two companies allegedly repossessed vehicles of service personnel
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Sept. 27 that Westlake Services LLC and subsidiary Wilshire Consumer Capital LLC will pay $760,788 after allegations of illegally repossessing 70 vehicles owned by service personnel in violation of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).
FTC settles with company that allegedly falsely said baby mattresses were 'organic'
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Sept. 28 that Moonlight Slumber LLC, an Illinois company that markets baby mattresses, will settle allegations that it misrepresented its products to consumers.