News from October 2014
N.J. cites 26 home improvement contractors
The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs cited 26 home improvement contractors on Thursday seeking $251,602 in civil penalties and consumer restitution based on complaints by consumers across the state, Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced.
Party City agrees to end discrimination based on criminal records
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman reached a settlement on Thursday with Party City, who agreed to no longer automatically disqualify prospective employees or hinder advancement of current employees based on past criminal convictions.
N.C. ATV retailer banned from future business
ATV retailer banned from further business in North Carolina due to shady dealings.
Idaho AG files lawsuit against Body Renew Fitness & Tanning
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence G. Wasden filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a Treasure Valley Fitness company and its owner for allegedly failing to provide customers reimbursement after the company shut down earlier this year.
Target of Wis. investigation accuses DA of criminal abuses of power
By Stuart Taylor, Jr., AMERICAN MEDIA INSTITUTE
Google, subsidiaries sued for allegedly infringing on video streaming technology patent
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A California company that has engineered a process of making high-definition quality audio is suing Google and subsidiary YouTube for patent infringement.
Political legacies clash in Nevada attorney general race
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) – The heirs of two of the Silver State’s best-known political icons are each seeking to extend their family’s legacy by becoming Nevada’s next chief attorney.
Ohio lawmaker introduces patent troll bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Add Ohio to the list of states looking to wipe out so-called “patent trolls.”
Across America, Hurricane Mostyn spending millions in 2014 election cycle
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – Just as he’s done in previous years, plaintiffs attorney Steve Mostyn has spent millions this election cycle in races all across the country.
N.Y. AG files suit against two law firms
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Vermont to receive $80K from Adderall settlement
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - The State of Vermont will receive $79,878 as part of a national civil settlement with Shire Pharmaceuticals LLC to resolve complaints of allegedly unlawful marketing of five drugs, Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell's office announced on Tuesday.
‘Bad facts make bad laws’: Attorneys compare Mo. and Ill. asbestos Workers' Compensation laws
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – While comparing asbestos litigation trends in neighboring states, two attorneys from both sides of the asbestos argument predict a wave of insurance cases as asbestos defendants fight for coverage from decades-old insurance packages.
Honda agrees to settle CR-V class action; $1.4M for attorneys
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Class members and American Honda Motor Co. have agreed on a settlement in a class action alleging the Honda CR-V had a defective door lock mechanism that was concealed.
N.Y. AG sues law firms promising foreclosure help
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman filed a lawsuit against two law firms and their principal attorney, alleging that they used deceptive advertising and failed to provide the legal representation promised to financially vulnerable clients facing foreclosure.
Democratic Governors Association pumps $1.5M into Crist’s campaign
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – For the last several months, the polls have shown no clear standout in the Florida governor’s race as the candidates continue to raise and spend millions of dollars.
IL13 race: Article suggests super PAC no longer supporting Callis
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Madison County’s former chief judge, Democrat Ann Callis, may be losing support in her fight to unseat U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis.
Angelica Textile Services agrees to settlement in FLSA class action
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Angelica Textile Services Inc. has agreed to a settlement in a class action in which class members claimed it failed to pay overtime to hourly employees.
Ohio AG suing St. Clairsville construction companies
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Scarlet & Great Contracting Ltd., Scarlet & Gray Builders Ltd., and the businesses’ owner, Kelson Hess, for violating consumer protection laws by allegedly performing unsatisfactory work.
Joplin tornado victims to receive refunds from contractor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a consent judgment on Tuesday against Clark Baxter of Sustainable Design Inc., which allegedly failed to provide Joplin tornado victims with construction materials and home-repair services.
Vermont to receive $79K as part of Shire Pharmaceuticals settlement
The state of Vermont will receive $79,878 as part of a national civil settlement with Shire Pharmaceuticals LLC, to resolve complaints of alleged unlawful marketing of five drugs, Attorney General William Sorrell's office announced on Tuesday.