News from February 2015
Foreclosure consultant settles claims it misled Spanish-speaking customers
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Brother’s Help Solutions, a foreclosure consultant, will pay a settlement and restitution to Arizona consumers after a consent judgment was reached Jan. 15, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said.
N.Y. Papa John's franchisee to pay settlement over wages
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A Papa John’s franchisee will pay a settlement after it was found it allegedly underpaid employees, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Monday.
U.S. SC rejects Okla. AG’s request to join federal health care challenge
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s request to join a challenge to the federal health care law.
Papa John's franchisee to pay settlement for allegedly underpaying workers
A Papa John’s franchisee will pay a settlement after it was found they allegedly underpaid employees, according to an announcement today from New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
Brother's Help Solutions to pay settlement for violation of consumer laws
Brother’s Help Solutions, a foreclosure consultant, will pay a settlement and restitution to Arizona consumers after a consent judgement was reached by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, according to an announcement today from the AG’s office.
Part of Garlock estimation record to be revealed
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – The judge overseeing Garlock Sealing Technologies’ bankruptcy has agreed to release a portion of the previously sealed record.
Kuwaiti fund manager, companies that lost money on Vioxx now suing Merck for fraud
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A Kuwaiti government fund manager is among those suing pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. in federal court, alleging that the drugmaker failed to disclose the risks of the anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx.
Customer sues Kohl's for unwanted phone calls
A Pennsylvania woman sued Kohl's Department Store on Jan. 26 for infringement of consumer protection law.
Hain Celestial teas contain genetically modified ingredients, class action says
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Two consumers filed a class action lawsuit against a well-known tea manufacturer on Jan. 26, alleging false advertising in its product labeling.
Consumers allege manufacturer falsely advertised Muscle Milk
Three consumers filed a class-action suit against a sports drink manufacturer on Jan. 23 alleging misleading marketing in regard to their product labeling.
R.W. Knudsen juice made from reconstituted ingredients, lawsuit says
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Two Tallahassee, Fla., residents sued Knudsen & Sons, Inc. on Wednesday, alleging false advertising related to one of the company's juice products.
Lawsuit: Angel's Envy Rye is no small batch whiskey
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit is accusing a whiskey manufacturer of misleading consumers about the location of its distillery and how much product it produces.
Lawsuit alleges flushable wipes damaged septic system
A class-action lawsuit filed on Jan. 27 alleged Proctor & Gamble and Nehemiah Manufacturing Company, the makers of flushable wipes, falsely advertised the products, which resulted in damaged and clogged pipes and septic systems.
Mo. daycare to pay after allegedly billed for services not provided
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - 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, state Attorney General Chris Koster said on Friday.
R.I. town to pay after open records law allegations
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - 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.
Mass. AG Healey settles auto refill claims with Neighborhood Diabetes
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - 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.
Mo. counselor pays settlement over alleged false claims to MO HealthNet
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - A counselor in Cape Girardeau, Mo., has paid a $25,000 settlement over allegations that she made false claims to the state’s Medicaid program, state Attorney General Chris Koster said on Friday.
Law firm tracking TCPA petitions, claims they’re on the rise
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - According to one New York-based law firm, the number of active Telephone Consumer Protection Act petitions before the Federal Communications Commission is on the rise.
Class action alleges Louisville whiskey made in Indiana
A class action suit accuses a whiskey manufacturer of misleading consumers about the location of its distillery and how much product it produces.