News from February 2015
Litigation funder's $32M case against mass tort attorneys likely headed to Calif. court
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A litigation funding company that claims mass tort lawyers owe it $32 million has decided its claim belongs in a California state court.
Talika bust serum doesn't lift or make breasts fuller, class action claims
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A $60 bottle of serum did nothing to enhance her breasts, a New York woman is claiming in a recently filed class action.
Asbestos firm removes former employee's lawsuit against it to federal court
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A lawsuit brought by a former attorney against a major asbestos law firm has been removed to federal court.
Mo. counselor allegedly defrauded Medicaid
A counselor in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has paid a $25,000 settlement over allegations that she made false claims to the state’s Medicaid program, Attorney General Chris Koster said on Friday.
Neighborhood Diabetes pharmacy to pay settlement for alleged improper billing
Neighborhood Diabetes, Inc. agreed to a settlement of more than $1.5 million with Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey on Friday over allegations that it billed and received improper Medicaid payments.
R.I. town settles alleged open records law violation
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin said on Friday that the town of Warren will pay a $1,500 fine to the state after it allegedly violated open records laws by not responding to a request for information within the allotted time period.
MO. adult daycare to pay settlement for alleged Medicaid fraud
B & D Adult Daycare, LLC will pay a settlement to Missouri’s Medicaid program after the company allegedly billed for services that weren’t provided, Attorney General Chris Koster said on Friday.
Suit alleges beverage company misled consumers
Two Tallahassee residents sued Knudsen & Sons, Inc. on Wednesday, alleging false advertising related to one of the company's juice products.
Credit card company employees accused of insider trading
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against two former credit card company employees on Jan. 21 over allegations that they were involved in insider trading.
Tea drinkers allege false advertising in suit
Two consumers filed a class-action suit against a well-known tea manufacturer on Jan. 26, alleging false advertising in its product labeling.
LeapFrog sued by shareholder
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A man brought a class action lawsuit against LeapFrog Enterprises on Jan. 23 alleging securities fraud.
Mailer paying $90K settlement in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Main Street Power Mail will pay a $90,000 settlement to Vermont for allegedly violating direct mail marketing laws, state Attorney General William Sorrell said on Thursday.
Direct Buy Auto Warranty settles with New Jersey for $810K, will shut down in state
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman reached an $810,000 settlement with Direct Buy Auto Warranty over allegations that it misled consumers who purchased vehicle service contracts and then didn't provide the promised services.