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U.S. settles with trucking company that allegedly overcharged USPS
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced March 12 that Beam Bros. Trucking Inc. (BBT) will pay $1.025 million after allegations of violating the False Claims Act. “ -
U.S. secures $66 million from producer of fiber used in bulletproof vests
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced March 15 that Toyobo Co. Ltd. of Japan and its American subsidiary, Toyobo U.S.A. Inc. (collectively, Toyobo), will pay $66 million after allegations of selling defective Zylon fiber for bulletproof vests to U.S. law enforcement agencies. “ -
U.S. settles ADA violation case with second largest N. American for-profit child care provider
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced March 20 that Learning Care Group (LCG), the second largest for-profit child care provider on the continent, has agreed to settle allegations of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
2 St. Louis landlords to pay $625,000 to resolve sexual harassment allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced March 19 that two St. Louis landlords, Hezekiah and Jameseva Webb, will pay a total of $625,000 after allegations of subjecting 15 female tenants in rental properties they managed to sexual harassment in violation of the Fair Housing Act. -
Justice Department alleges Cincinnati landlord sexually harassed tenants
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced a lawsuit March 21 against John and Susan Klosterman, owners of rental properties in Cincinnati, for allegations of subjecting female tenants to sexual harassment, coercion, intimidation and threats. -
Controversial class action settlement changed after intervention from AGs, DOJ and CCAF
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – Representatives for the Department of Justice and a group of state attorneys general showed up to a New Jersey courtroom March 19 to voice concerns with a controversial class action settlement that initially paid plaintiffs attorneys $1.7 million while providing $2 per bottle-sold coupons to class members. -
Ultra Electronic Holdings, Sparton Corp. abandon merger plans
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced March 5 that Ultra Electronic Holdings plc and Sparton Corporation have decided against the merger they had previously proposed, which was valued at $234 million. -
Justice Department: Meat processing company violated INA's anti-discrimination clause
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced March 5 that West Liberty Foods LLC, a meat processing company with headquarters in Iowa and a plant in Bolingbrook, Illinois, has agreed to settle allegations of discriminating against work-authorized immigrants in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). -
Pennsylvania hospital, regional cardiology practice to pay $20 million after alleged kickback scheme
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced March 7 that UPMC Hamot (Hamot), an Erie, Pennsylvania, hospital that is affiliated with the with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), and Medicor Associates Inc. (Medicor), a regional physician cardiology practice, will pay $20.75 million after allegations of kickbacks and improper financial relationships. -
Tyson Poultry to pay $2 million after alleged Clean Water Act violations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Feb. 27 that Tyson Poultry Inc. will pay $2 million after allegedly violating the Clean Water Act when it allowed discharges at its slaughter and processing facility in Monett, Missouri. The discharges purportedly led to a major loss of fish. -
Justice Department targets major drug company's alleged adulterated drugs
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced March 1 that it has filed a civil complaint against Cantrell Drug Company and its co-owner and chief executive officer, James L. McCarley Jr., seeking a stoppage of allegedly adulterated drug distribution. -
Justice Department alleges Texas company fired Army Reservist due to military status
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced March 1 that WiFi Alliance, a non-profit organization in Austin, Texas, has been charged with violating the employment rights of Lt. Col. Charles O’Donnell, an Army Reservist, under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). -
Justice Department alleges Houston discriminated against 2 female firefighters
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Feb. 28 that it has filed a lawsuit against the city of Houston over allegations the city’s fire department (HFD) discriminated against two female firefighters. -
State AGs, DOJ oppose controversial Wine 'Til Sold Out settlement
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A controversial class action settlement with a discount wine distributor has received attention from state attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice. -
U.S. settles with vacation management company that allegedly failed to offer communications to the deaf
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Feb. 20 that Atlantis Events Inc. (Atlantis), a cruise and resort vacation company, will pay $10,000 in civil penalties and $9,000 in damages to the complainants after settling allegations the company failed to provide individuals who are deaf with effective communication on a cruise. -
U.S. settles with NYC restaurant that allegedly discriminated against non-Korean, non-Japanese applicants
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Feb. 20 that Food Love 125 Inc., which does business as Ichiba Ramen, a restaurant in New York City, will change its business practices and pay a civil penalty after allegations of violating the Immigration and Nationality Act’s (INA) anti-discrimination provision. -
U.S. secures $2 million for servicemembers after SCRA settlement with BMW Financial
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Feb. 22 that BMW Financial Services N.A. (BMW SF) will pay more than $2 million after allegations of violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). -
Former Arkansas judge gets 5-year sentence for fraud, bribery
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Feb. 21 that O. Joseph Boeckmann, a former state judge in Arkansas, was sentenced to 5 years in prison after allegations he conducted a six-year fraud and bribery scheme. -
Justice Department: Diabetic Care RC paid kickbacks to induce TRICARE prescriptions
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced allegations Feb. 23 against Diabetic Care RC LLC, which does business as Patient Care America (PCA), a compounding pharmacy in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Justice Department says the pharmacy paid illegal kickbacks to induce prescriptions for TRICARE-reimbursed drugs. -
DOJ memo addresses 'parasitic' whistleblower cases under False Claims Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Department of Justice is changing its stance on procedure for actions under the False Claims Act, a law that targets companies that cheat government offices and is often used by whistleblowers who can be awarded a significant percentage of what is recovered.