News from May 2013
N.Y. AG to sue Wells Fargo, Bank of America over mortgage settlement violations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced his intention Monday to sue Wells Fargo and Bank of America for allegedly engaging in repeated violations of the terms of the National Mortgage Settlement.
Illinois AG files suit against former charity CFO
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit Monday against the former chief financial officer of the Marcy-Newberry Association social services charity after he allegedly misappropriated more than $205,000.
Mass. AG tells insurance companies to comply with required mental health benefits
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has sent a letter to America's Health Insurance Plans, urging the industry to comply with required mental health services and other mandated consumer benefits.
Kansas AG joins 12 other AGs in coalition against EPA regulations
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt joined 12 other state attorneys general Monday to ask the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency not to impose new oil-production regulations without consulting all affected states.
N.Y. AG busts man who posed as immigration lawyer
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced charges Monday against a man who allegedly conned immigration judges and defrauded unsuspecting clients by passing himself as a licensed attorney.
Lawyers seek to withdraw from Chevron case, citing judge's bias and unpaid bills
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -- The law firms defending New York attorney Steven Donziger and two Ecuadorian plaintiffs against Chevron Corp. are seeking to withdraw from the case, filed by the oil giant in a New York federal court in 2011.
Mich. SC: Whistleblower law doesn't require any 'motivation' be proved
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) -- The Michigan Supreme Court ruled last week that the state's Whistleblowers' Protection Act does not require that any "motivation" be proved as a prerequisite to bringing a claim.
Poll: Most jurors would favor individuals over oil, gas companies
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) -- In a trial between an individual and an oil or gas company, a majority of jurors would favor the individual, according to a recent survey by DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar.
Former DA launches campaign for Colo. AG
DENVER (Legal Newsline) -- Former Adams County District Attorney Don Quick formally launched his campaign for Colorado attorney general Monday.
Small business owners file suit in federal court over IRS Obamacare 'power grab'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A group of small business owners last week filed suit against the federal government over an IRS regulation imposed under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, arguing it will force them to pay exorbitant fines, cut back employees' hours and otherwise severely burden their businesses.
Yamaha hit with $3.3M verdict for wanton conduct
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) -- A jury in Montgomery, Ala., last week returned a $3.3 million verdict against the maker of a four-wheeler that severely injured a woman in 2007.
SEC: Capital One, two former executives understated auto loan losses
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Capital One Financial Corporation and two former senior executives have been charged for understating millions of dollars in auto loan losses during the months leading into the financial crisis.
N.Y. AG announces court decision to shut down allegedly fraudulent fundraiser
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a court decision Friday that will shut down one of the state's largest professional fundraising firms, which allegedly defrauded the public out of millions.
Ohio AG announces suit against Toledo loan modification business
TOLEDO, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit on Friday against a Toledo-based loan modification business and its owner after they allegedly engaged in multiple violations of state consumer laws.
Utah AG announces $400K order against security company
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) - Utah Attorney General John Swallow announced a $400,000 court order last week against a Salt Lake City-based security company and its owner after they allegedly failed to pay back wages and taxes.
N.D. AG issues opinion on SBHE meetings
BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem announced an opinion Friday to the State Board of Higher Education related to alleged violations of the open meetings law.
Indiana AG announces settlements with Columbus spas
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has announced settlements with the owners of two Columbus spas to resolve allegations of uncollected and unpaid sales taxes.
N.Y. AG sues gas stations that allegedly gouged prices
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced lawsuits Thursday against four service stations for alleged violations of the New York State Price Gouging statute in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Illinois AG files pollution lawsuit against auto parts dealer
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a lawsuit Wednesday against a Cahokia auto parts dealer for allegations of air and water pollution violations following a massive fire in April.
Conn., Maryland AGs seek info on LivingSocial network breach
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler sought information Wednesday from LivingSocial Inc. about a recent data breach affecting approximately 29 million American customers.