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EEOC obtains $2.85 million settlement with Seasons 52 in ageism case
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 3 that Seasons 52, a chain of restaurants based in Orlando, will pay $2.85 million after allegations of age discrimination against a class of people.
EEOC alleges Kansas security company did not allow not allow pregnant employee to work
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit May 3 against Simmons Security and Protective Services, a Kansas company that provides private security services, for allegations of pregnancy discrimination.
Fishing company to pay $414,000 after alleged illegal oil dumping in Massachusetts harbor
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced May 7 that Challenge Fisheries LLC, Quinn Fisheries Inc., Charles Quinn II, and Charles Quinn III will pay $414,000 after allegations of oil discharges into New Bedford harbor in Massachusetts.
KleinBank allegedly engaged in 'redlining' in Twin Cities
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced May 8 that KleinBank will settle allegations of “redlining,” a practice of discrimination in which lenders intentionally avoid providing services to members of certain communities because of the race or national origin of those residents.
Texas attorney general settles with 37 stores accused of illegal contact lenses sales
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced May 7 that his office’s Consumer Protection Division has secured assurances of voluntary compliance with 37 store owners and wholesale distribution companies that agreed to stop selling contact lenses in Texas that are allegedly dangerous and unlawful.
Virginia attorney general accuses major online lender of astronomical interest rates
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) — Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring announced a lawsuit May 4 against Net Credit, a major online lender in the state, for allegedly violating the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
FTC alleges mortgage relief operation duped distressed homeowners
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced May 8 that it has charged a mortgage relief operation with allegedly duping homeowners into poor deals.
FTC settles case with Hawaiian air ambulance service providers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced May 3 that, following a public comment period, it approved a final order settling charges against AMR Holdco and Air Medical Group Holdings, which does business as LifeTeam.
EEOC alleges motor company participated in disability discrimination scheme
PORTLAND, Maine (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit April 30 against Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc. for allegedly rejecting job applicants with disabilities by using a pre-employment “back assessment” test.
EEOC: San Diego dietary supplement company discriminated against multiple pregnant employees
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced April 30 that Tarr Inc. and Zenith LLC, a dietary supplement company with headquarters in San Diego, will pay $50,000 after allegations of pregnancy discrimination.
EEOC secures $100,000 from Chicago Kia dealership after alleged discrimination
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced April 26 that Evergreen Kia, a car dealership in Chicago, will pay $100,000 and adjust its business practices after allegations of sexual orientation and disability discrimination.
EEOC alleges Walmart discriminated against disabled long-term employee
BANGOR, Maine (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit April 26 against Walmart Inc. for allegations it failed to reassign a long-term employee to a vacant position in another location after she become disabled.
EEOC: Medical plan provider forced employees to partake in religious ceremonies
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced April 26 that United Health Program of America Inc., a discount medical plan provider, and parent company Cost Containment Group Inc. (CCG), will pay $5.1 million after allegedly coercing 10 employees to engage in religious practices at work and for creating a hostile work environment.
Liberty Mutual to pay $50,000 to resolve allegations of illegally canceling homeowners insurance
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced April 27 that Liberty Mutual Insurance Group Inc. will pay $50,000 after allegations of improperly canceling the insurance policies of about 200 homeowners in the state.
EEOC: Distribution company failed to hire worker over unfounded disability worries
WINSTON-SALEM N.C. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit April 26 against Ashley Distribution Services Ltd., which is based in Wisconsin but also does business in North Carolina under the title, Advance, for allegations of disability discrimination against a truck driver applicant.
Massachusetts leads coalition supporting NLRB in case about misclassifying employees
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced April 30 that she is leading a coalition of 12 attorneys general in supporting the National Labor Relations Board’s decision that misclassifying employees as independent contractors is an unfair labor practice.
Massachusetts joins coalition opposing EPA over greenhouse gas emission limits for cars, trucks
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced May 1 she joined a coalition of 17 states and the District of Columbia in suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over allegations the EPA illegally rolled back greenhouse gas emission limits for cars and light-duty trucks.
EEOC: Florida child care organization refuses to hire male for maternity home role
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced May 2 that The Children’s Home Inc., a Tampa nonprofit child care organization also known as the Children’s Home Network, will pay $18,000 after allegations of sex discrimination.
New York court backs attorney general in Niagara County hazardous waste case
BUFFALO (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced May 1 that a state court has sided with them over FMC Corporation in a hazardous waste case involving waste in the village of Middleport, Niagara County.
New York attorney general writes open letter to Weinstein Company bankruptcy participants
BUFFALO (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced April 30 that he has written an open letter to those participating in the Weinstein Company bankruptcy cases.