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Northern California's largest hospital system charged with anti-competitive business practices
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced March 30 that he has filed a lawsuit against Sutter Health, Northern California’s largest hospital system, for allegations of anti-competitive practices resulting in higher costs of health care for consumers.
Delaware: Credit services agency to pay $115,000 for allegedly duping consumers
DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) — Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn announced March 28 that Cornerstone Credit Services, a Wisconsin company, will pay a total $115,000 in restitution to 35 Delawareans victimized by its allegedly unlawful debt management services.
California attorney general seeks to combat state's growing underground economy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced April 2 that he is working with Sen. Cathleen Galgani on legislation to permanently establish the Tax Recovery and Criminal Enforcement (TRaCE) Task Force within the California Department of Justice.
Arizona announces ban against 2 work-from-home businesses
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich recently announced a six-year ban against two businesses selling work-from-home opportunities.
Barclays to pay $2 billion for alleged role in causing financial crisis
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced March 29 that Barclays Capital Inc. and several affiliates will pay $2 billion to resolve allegations of fraud stemming from the sale of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) that helped cause the financial crisis.
Texas health care company owes $11.5 million after kickback allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced March 29 that SightLine Health LLC, which operates radiation therapy centers throughout the country and has its headquarters in Texas, will pay up to $11.5 million after allegedly violating the False Claims Act’s Anti-Kickback Statute.
Massachusetts: Subprime auto lender owes $765,000 after allegedly facilitating defective car sales
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced March 27 that Source One Financial Corporation, a finance company providing subprime automobile loans, will pay $765,000 after allegations of routinely facilitating the sales of defective and inoperable cars.
N.Y. attorney general shuts down telemarketing company that worked for sham charity
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced March 26 that Menacola Marketing Inc., a telemarketing company working on behalf of a sham charity called the National Vietnam Veterans Foundation (NVVF), will shut down after a settlement.
Massachusetts secures $5 million from electricity provider that allegedly duped consumers
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced March 28 that Viridian Energy LLC, a supplier of energy to Massachusetts residents, will pay $5 million after allegations the company deceptively marketed and sold electricity services.
New York attorney general secures $42 million from Bank of America Merrill Lynch
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced March 23 that Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML) will pay $42 million after allegations of fraudulent electronic trading services.
EEOC accuses Detroit aviation company of pregnancy discrimination
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit March 27 against Simplicity Ground Services P.C., a company that provides airline ramp and cargo-handling services and is based in Detroit, for allegedly forcing an employee onto unpaid leave because of her pregnancy.
Former employee of Wyoming Military Department to receive $220,000 after sexual harassment case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced March 23 that the Wyoming Military Department (WMD) was found by a federal district court to have discriminated against former employee Amanda Dykes.
FTC submits comments to consumer bureau regarding civil investigative demands
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced March 27 that its Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) has submitted comments to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection after the agency requested assistance in assessing its civil investigative demands (CIDs) procedures.
FTC seeks injunction against home security company that allegedly violated telemarketing rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced March 23 that it has filed a complaint and motion for preliminary injunction in federal court against Alliance Security Inc., a home security installation company, and its founder, for allegedly using telemarketing to call millions of numbers registered on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry.
New York attorney general secures $230 million from UBS for role in financial crisis
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced March 21 that UBS will pay $230 million to resolve allegations of misconduct in the lead-up to the financial crisis.
Justice Department, EPA settle with energy company that allegedly violated Clean Air Act at reservation
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced March 26 that XTO Energy Inc., a company based in Houston, will settle allegations of violating the Clean Air Act at the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
Group of Utah companies banned from using deceptive telemarketing tactics to sell movies
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced March 26 that a group of companies have been banned from engaging in deceptive telemarketing practices after a federal court order.
N.Y. specialty pharmacy company to pay $375,000 after allegedly failing to deliver basic services
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced March 22 that Accredo Health Group Inc., a specialty pharmacy company, will pay $375,000 to settle allegations it failed to provide basic services to its consumers.
Louisiana correctional facility allegedly violated ADA by segregating detainee with HIV
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced March 22 that Union Parish Detention Center (UPDC), a Farmerville, Louisiana, correctional facility, will pay $27,500 in in damages and adopt new policies after allegations of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
SEC secures $950,000 from corporation that allegedly violated Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced March 26 that Kinross Gold Corporation, a company based in Canada, will pay $950,000 to settle allegations of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.