News from December 2014
Shareholder derivative lawsuit filed against Conn's executives, alleges insider trading
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - A shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed on Dec. 1 against board members and executive officers of Conn’s, an electronics and appliance store chain, claiming breaches of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment, gross mismanagement and insider trading.
Class action says deck material is defective
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed on Tuesday seeks compensation for consumers who purchased GAF Cross Timbers Decking, which the suit alleges is defective.
DOJ files False Claims Act lawsuit against Florida construction company
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Dec. 1 against a Florida construction company for allegedly falsely using a Small Business Administration certification to obtain millions of dollars in government contracts.
SeaWorld facing class action over annual pass renewals
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment was sued on Wednesday over allegations that it automatically renewed annual passes without consumers’ consent and didn’t follow the wording of its own contract when confronted with excessive charges.
Checks from Ocwen Financial on their way, Va. AG says
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia residents affected by the mortgage servicing and foreclosure practicies of Ocwen Financial Corporation could begin receiving reimbursement checks as early as this week as part of a national settlement, state Attorney General Mark Herring announced on Friday.
Wash. judge hears arguments in AG's discrimination lawsuit
PROSSER, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Benton County, Wash., Judge Alex Ekstrom listened to motions on Friday as part of a lawsuit against Arlene's Flowers and its owner, Barronelle Stutzman, brought by state Attorney General Bob Ferguson that alleges discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Judge hears motions in Wash. flower shop discrimination case
Benton County Court Judge Alex Ekstrom listened to motions on Friday as part of a lawsuit against Arlene's Flowers and its owner, Barronelle Stutzman, by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Homeowners to receive settlement from Ocwen Financial
Virginia residents affected by the mortgage servicing and foreclosure practicies of Ocwen Financial Corporation could begin receiving reimbursement checks as early as this week as part of a national settlement, Attorney General Mark Herring announced on Friday.
Sarepta Therapeutics sued for alleged securities law violations
A class-action lawsuit was filed against pharmaceutical company Sarepta Therapeutics on Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, alleging securities law violations.
DOJ sues Florida construction company
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Dec. 1 against a Florida construction company for allegedly falsely using a Small Business Administration certification to obtain millions of dollars in government contracts.
Shareholder derivative lawsuit filed against Conn's
A shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed on Dec. 1 against board members and executive officers of Conn’s, an electronics and appliance store chain, claiming breaches of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment, gross mismanagement and insider trading.A shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed against board members and executive officers of Conn’s, an electronics and appliance store chain, claiming breaches of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment, gross mismanagement and insider trading.
Midwest Medical Records agrees to settle class action; $1M to attorneys
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Midwest Medical Records Association Inc.
Kaiser Permanente agrees to $5.35 million settlement in TCPA class action
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has granted preliminary approval of a settlement in a class action lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente for sending unsolicited, pre-recorded messages to former customers' cell phones.
Lawsuit claims GAF Cross Timbers Decking is defective
A class-action lawsuit filed on Tuesday seeks compensatory rewards for consumers who purchased GAF Cross Timbers Decking, which the suit alleges is defective.
Federal Circuit issues ruling in case over standard essential patents, royalty rates
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit last week issued its first decision on the issue of appropriate reasonable and non-discriminatory, or RAND, royalty rates.
SeaWorld sued for automatic renewal of theme park passes
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment was sued on Wednesday over allegations that it automatically renewed annual passes without consumers’ consent and didn’t follow the wording of its own contract when confronted with excessive charges.
Sirius XM settles with 44 AGs over No Call Act allegations
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Sirius XM Radio Inc., one of the largest providers of satellite radio in the United States, agreed to a settlement after allegedly violating consumer protection laws in 44 states, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said on Thursday.
Cash in a Wink reaches settlement with Vt. AG Sorrell
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - A-1 Premium Budget Inc., an Internet loan company, will pay a settlement after it allegedly violated Vermont's lending and consumer protection laws, state Attorney General William Sorrell announced on Thursday.
NYC landlord accused of mishandling oil
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a lawsuit on Thursday against landlord Florence Edelstein for allegedly polluting multiple properties with oil.