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Georgia federal court fines Hyundai Construction Equipment $1.9 million for Clean Air Act violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Georgia federal court has fined Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc,. $1.9 million for importing engines from Korea that surpass the Clean Air Act's air emissions standards and for plotting to deceive and interfere with the EPA's enforcement of the standards. -
British Airways, Iberia to pay $5.8 million for allegedly falsely reporting mail delivery times
WASHINGTON, D.C. — British Airways and Iberia Airlines will pay $5.8 million to settle charges by the federal government that the airlines incorrectly reported internationally transported U.S. mail delivery times, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). -
MoneyGram International reaches $125 million settlement over alleged consumer fraud
WASHINGTON, D.C. — MoneyGram International Inc., has reached a $125 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve the breach of a 2012 deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) involving consumer fraud scams, according to the federal government. -
U.S. accuses Swiss company of residential mortgage-backed securities fraud
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government is suing a Swiss investment bank and financial services company https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UBS for alleged residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. -
Justice Department memo to states attorneys discusses 'principles' of civil suit resolutions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a recently released memo to U.S. states attorneys and other civil litigation segments, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has set guidelines for what it is calling "principles" for state and local government civil suit resolutions. -
U.S. announces guilty plea of former Venezuelan petroleum executive in money laundering operation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the guilty plea of a former Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) executive to participating in what the department is calling a "billion-dollar international money laundering scheme" involving the Venezuelan state-owned oil company. -
Former Venezuelan state-owned oil company executive pleads guilty to money laundering scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the guilty plea of a former Venezuelan State-Owned Oil Company Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) executive to particpating in what the DOJ is calling a "billion-dollar international money laundering scheme" involving the Venezuelan state-owned oil company. -
Pittsburgh lawsuit against Catholic Church doesn't seek money for victims, wants admission of sexual abuse cover-up
PITTSBURGH – As the aftermath of the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office’s grand jury report into child sexual abuse committed statewide by members of the Roman Catholic Church continues, alleged victims have taken to suing the Church. -
EPA seeks reimbursement for removing lead, toxins from Detroit site
DETROIT — At the request of the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. is suing Federal-Mogul, an auto parts manufacturer, under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. -
Vascular Access Centers to pay $3.8 million to resolve alleged kickbacks, false Medicare billing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A $3.8 million settlement has been reached between the federal government and Philadelphia-based Vascular Access Centers LP, over allegations the company engaged in a referral kickback scheme and false Medicare billing. -
Chevron to make safety improvements, pay $2.95 million penalty for Clean Air Act violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chevron USA Inc., (Chevron) will pay nearly $150 million for safety improvements as well as a $2.95 million civil penalty and $10 million in community environmental projects as part of a settlement with federal agencies over Clean Air Act violations. -
Indal Technologies to pay $3.5 million after allegedly selling defective landing systems to Navy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Indal Technologies has agreed to pay $3.5 million as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegations of selling defective helicopter landing systems. -
Aetna to sell 1.5 million Medicare Part D plans as part of settlement regarding CVS merger
SACRAMENTO — A settlement reached between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), a multi-state coalition and Aetna regarding the company's merger with CVS Health (CVS) will require the sale of 1.5 million Medicare Part D plans to WellCare Health plans. -
Medicare Advantage provider to pay $2.7 million over alleged False Claim Act violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A California-based Medicare Advantage provider has reached a $270 million settlement with the federal government over charges of violating the False Claims Act. -
Major wholesale drug company to pay $625 million for allegedly repackaging cancer medicine
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government's allegations that AmerisourceBergen Corporation (ABC), one of the nation's largest wholesale drug companies, illegally repackaged injectable drugs from overfill for cancer patients has resulted in a $625 million settlement. -
Electrolytic capacitor manufacturer guilty of price fixing, to pay $60 million fine
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A leading electrolytic capacitor manufacturer that pleaded guilty to price fixing has been ordered to pay a $60 million criminal fine and has been sentenced to a five-year term of probation. -
Kentucky ambulance service alleged to have submitted fraudulent claims to federal government
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Legal Newsline) – The federal government alleges an ambulance service in Kentucky submitted fraudulent claims that cost federal health insurance programs thousands. -
Tulsa midstream energy provider to pay $25 million civil penalty
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Tulsa midstream energy provider has agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty and retire 36 million renewable fuel production credits to settle charges by the federal government that the company violated the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. -
Dept. of Justice objects to appointment of asbestos trust fund protector, calls for greater scrutiny
WASHINGTON D.C. (Legal Newsline) – Officials of the U.S. Dept. of Justice on Sept. 26 objected to the appointment of Lawrence Fitzpatrick as a “future claim representative” (FCR) trustee to protect trust funding designed to help pay damages for future victims of asbestos exposure----stating the New Jersey-based attorney had potential conflicts of interest from relationships with plaintiff attorneys in asbestos litigation.