News from December 2015
T3Leads sued over alleged consumer financial violations
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. agency that regulates the offering and providing of consumer-financial products and services is suing a consumer information aggregator and two of its chief officers over claims they didn't properly vet lead purchasers.
Healey comes out in support of Vermont in challenging the NRC over radioactive waste issues
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced a brief filing in support of Vermont’s call on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to make sure that it would use funds for decommissioning to clean up radioactive waste at closed power plants.
California Attorney General announces upgrades to state's controlled substance program
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, in partnership with the California Department of Consumer Affairs, announced the universal launch of a program called the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES 2.0).
MusclePharm sued over alleged use of ingredients not approved by FDA
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A California man and an Illinois man are suing a sports nutrition and supplements company over claims its products' ingredients have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Washington Attorney General announces final audit report approval for the state's Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that the Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee (JLARC), in a unanimous, bipartisan vote, approved the final audit report for the renewal of Washington’s Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act (FCA).
Ohio Attorney General requests public hearing over U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' dredging proposal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced recently that his office has filed for a public hearing over the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposition to take dredged material from Cleveland Harbor and put it directly into Lake Erie.
Washington AG urges the state's Supreme Court to uphold discrimination ruling against Arlene's Flowers
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – In a brief filed with the state’s Supreme Court, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson urged the justices to uphold a Benton County Superior Court decision that would force Arlene’s Flowers to stop its alleged discrimination against gay and lesbian customers.
New York AGs Office reaches agreement with WorkFit Medical over allegations of misleading consumers
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York Attorney general Eric T. Schneiderman announced an agreement with WorkFitMedical LLC that forces the company to provide better information to consumers about its participation in health plans.
Truong-Thinh Market will pay more than $100,000 for allegedly improperly paying employees
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced that Truong-Thinh Market Inc. and its president, Joseph Pham, will pay more than $100,000 over allegations it violated state wage laws.
Texas AG alleges that the EPA's new ozone standards rule is flawed
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – Ken Paxton, attorney general for the state of Texas, announced a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the new ozone standards rule.
California AG reaches $100,000 agreement with Pratibha Syntex over allegations of unfair competitive advantage
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – In the first ever legally enforceable judgment by a state against a foreign company, California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris has secured a $100,000 settlement with India-based Pratibha Syntex LTD over unfair competitive advantage allegations.
Pennsylvania AG announces legal filings to protect consumers during major energy acquisition deal
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane’s office announced two legal filings that will help protect consumers during the acquisition of Gulf Oil L.P. by ArcLight Energy Partners Fund VI, LP.
Location of Ashley Madison MDL could provide hurdle for plaintiffs
Class action lawsuits over privacy issues raised by this summer’s cyberattack on dating website Ashley Madison will be consolidated in St. Louis federal court.
Federal judge denies preliminary approval of $1.5 million settlement in case over MSG
Last year, a California man filed a class action lawsuit against the makers of Annie Chun food products, claiming the products’ labels and packaging -- which state all natural ingredients are used and no MSG has been added -- are false and misleading because the products contain ingredients that have MSG.
General Motors sued over alleged misrepresentation of towing capacity
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California man is suing a vehicle manufacturer over claims it misrepresented the towing capacity of certain trucks.
Floor and Decor Outlets of America sued over alleged excess formaldehyde in flooring
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – A flooring and decor company is being sued over claims its laminate wood flooring contains excess levels of formaldehyde.
DOJ: Despite 2012 settlement, celiac disease not necessarily a disability under ADA
A Department of Justice spokesperson says a 2012 civil rights settlement on behalf of Lesley University students with celiac disease doesn't necessarily make the condition a disability.
NLRB blocks class action settlement
The National Labor Relations Board recently exercised its authority in a settlement involving an employer’s use of confidentiality and non-disparagement language by withholding its approval of the settlement.
Diageo-Guinness sued over alleged deceptive marketing
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – A Massachusetts man is suing a brewery over claims of deceptive practices when marketing certain of its beers.
Residential Credit Solutions, American Western Home Insurance sued over alleged breach of contract
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida husband and wife are suing a residential loan servicing company and an insurance company over claims they profited illegally from force place insurance plans.