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New York lauds federal court decision to block administration's fuel efficiency standards delay
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced April 23 that a federal court has blocked the Trump administration’s attempted delay of a rule updating penalties for automakers that fail to comply with federal fuel efficiency standards.
Texas settles with third dental supply companies for alleged collusion
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced April 20 that Patterson Companies Inc., a distributor of dental supplies, will pay $200,000 after allegations of violating state antitrust laws through the operation of an illegal group boycott of an online rival.
Oregon secures $865,000 from former Portland Marathon race director
SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced April 18 that Lester Smith, a former board member and race director of the Portland Marathon, will pay $865,000 after allegedly delivering loans from the marathon to himself and his for-profit company Next Events LLC.
Wells Fargo to pay $1 billion after allegedly violating Consumer Financial Protection Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced April 20 Wells Fargo Bank NA will pay $1 billion allegedly violating the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA).
California secures $1.626 million from jewelry company that allegedly sold lead-bearing products
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced April 24 that Luxy Accessory Inc. (Luxy), a Los Angeles jewelry distributor, and its owner Hyun Sook Kim will pay $1.626 million after allegedly violating California’s Metal Containing Jewelry Law and the Unfair Competition Law.
California, New Mexico oppose Trump administration decision to dismantle Waste Prevention Rule
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced April 24 that they are opposing the Trump administration’s decision to dismantle the Waste Prevention Rule.
EEOC accuses health company of pregnancy discrimination
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit April 18 against PruittHealth-Raleigh LLC, a company based in Georgia but which does business in Raleigh as a nursing and rehabilitation center, for allegations of pregnancy discrimination.
EEOC: Macy's to pay $75,000 to former employee after alleged disability discrimination
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced April 18 that Macy’s will pay $75,000 after allegations of discriminating against an employee with asthma who took one day off work to address emergency complications related to her disability.
EEOC: Hertz to pay $45,000 after allegedly denying position to applicant who used cane
DENVER (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced April 18 that The Hertz Corporation will pay $45,000 after allegations of disability discrimination.
FTC reaches settlement with alleged negative-options sales ring
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced April 16 that the ringleader for a negative-option sales scam using teeth whiteners has been banned from negative-option sales after a settlement.
FTC finalizes deceptive marketing settlement with Bollman Hat Company
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced April 17 that, following a public comment period, it has finalized a consent order that settles charges against Bollman Hat Company, a Pennsylvania business that allegedly used deceptive “American Made Matters” certifications and marketing materials.
U.S.: Banner Health violated False Claims Act, to pay $18 million in penalties
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced April 12 that Banner Health will pay more than $18 million after allegations that 12 of its hospitals in Arizona and Colorado admitted patients who could have used outpatient facilities instead—a violation of the False Claims Act.
Justice Department secures $9.68 million from medical equipment supplier
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced April 12 that Rotech Healthcare Inc., a supplier of respiratory equipment with headquarters in Florida, will pay $9.68 million after allegations it knowingly submitted false claims for portable oxygen containers to Medicare.
California alleges federal PAID program undermines states' labor agencies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newline) —California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced April 11 that he has joined a coalition of 10 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Labor Department to condemn the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) pilot program.
California opposes EPA move to dismantle 'Once In, Always In' policy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newswire) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced April 10 that he has joined with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over allegations the agency illegally repealed the “Once In, Always In” policy that mandates companies contributing to hazardous air pollutants must take action to reduce their emissions.
Massachusetts secures $748,000 in loan discharges for We Florida purchasers
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced April 12 that We Florida Financial (We Florida), a credit union based in Florida, will pay $898,000 to resolve allegations it delivered loans for ineffective online study materials to more than 200 Massachusetts consumers.
New Jersey attorney general secures $750,000 in alleged nationwide Ponzi scheme
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced April 16 that Jeffrey Mitchell Isaacs, JB Financial Resources, and related entities will pay $750,000 after allegations of a nationwide Ponzi scheme that specifically involved $7 million in investments for New Jersey participants.
Nevada provides non-taxpayer settlement funds to veterans home expansion
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) — Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt announced April 11 that he applauds the unanimous,bipartisan decision by the state’s interim finance committee to approve using non-taxpayer settlement funds to assist in the expansion of Reno Veterans Guest House, which provides temporary lodging to Nevada veterans and their families.
Washington state judge upholds injunction against Trump's transger military ban
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced April 16 that, together with Lambda Legal and OutServe-SDLN, his office has won a court victory against the Trump administration after it instituted an allegedly illegal ban against transgender individuals who openly serve in the military.
Justice Department reaches discrimination settlement with Washington state property
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced April 13 that it has reached a disability discrimination settlement with the owners, builder, and designer of the Ashlynn Estates, a three-building dormitory-style property near Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington.