News from February 2015
R.I. AG reaches two settlements under open records law
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - The Nasonville Fire District and the Department of Business Regulation (DBR) reached settlements with Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin on Friday after both organizations allegedly violated the state's open records laws.
2 public entities allegedly violate Rhode Island's open records laws
The Nasonville Fire District and the Department of Business Regulation (DBR) reached settlements with Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin on Friday after both organizations allegedly violated the state's open records laws.
Nexus EnergyHomes sued for alleged violations of consumer protection laws
Nexus EnergyHomes, Inc. was sued by Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh on Friday after the company allegedly violated consumer laws by accepting deposits to build new homes, but then not beginning or completing construction of the houses.
Woman says 'Fifty Shades of Grey' lube doesn't deliver, should be registered with FDA
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A lubricant intended for use during sex and part of the “Fifty Shades of Grey” marketing campaign should be registered as a medical device with the Food and Drug Administration, a California woman claims in a recently filed class action lawsuit.
Quest Diagnostics, Myriad Genetics settle gene-patent litigation
MADISON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Quest Diagnostics announced Monday that it and Myriad Genetics Inc. have reached an agreement that will end litigation over patents on two genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Mo. gas station sued for allegedly violating storage tank laws
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster filed a lawsuit against SRB Energy, LLC on Friday after the company allegedly violated underground storage tank laws at one of its gas stations.
Ill. sues Chicago firm for alleged violation of Do Not Call Registry
The state of Illinois filed a lawsuit against Kensington Service Group, Inc., a Chicago mergers and acquisitions company, on Wednesday alleging the company violated telemarketing laws by calling consumers on the National Do Not Call Registry.
Consumers allege false advertising by Wal-Mart
Two women filed a class-action lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on Feb. 4, alleging unfair competition, false advertising and unfair trade practices related to the sale of herbal supplements.
PGA caddies file lawsuit over advertising on bibs, claim they're treated like 'second-class participants' in tourneys
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Professional golf caddies filed a multimillion-dollar class action lawsuit against the PGA Tour on Tuesday over tournament bibs that the caddies wear.
Class action filed over Apple's iOS 8 operating system
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Two individuals filed a class action lawsuit against Apple on Tuesday over allegations of unfair competition, false advertising and unjust enrichment based on product claims.
Miami attorney adds trial lawyers group as defendant in proposed class action over ‘junk’ faxes
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - A Miami attorney suing over so-called “junk” faxes has now amended his complaint to include the American Association for Justice.
Mass. AG investigating Anthem data breach
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said on Thursday that her office will investigate Anthem, Inc. after customers of the health insurance company allegedly had their personal information stolen as part of a data breach.
Shareholder says company under suspicion for selling fake goods in China
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders of a Chinese online company says the company was being investigated by the Chinese State Administration of Industry and Commerce (SAIC) over allegations of selling counterfeit goods.
Ni Management to settle asbestos allegations for $65K
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Ni Management, LLC, will pay approximately $65,000 to settle Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey's allegations that the company violated the state building code by removing asbestos without a permit, Healey said last week.
Stealth Solar settles consumer fraud claims in Arizona
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Stealth Solar, LLC, reached a settlement with Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, who accused the company of violating the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office said last week.
Stealth Solar settles with Arizona over fraud allegations
Stealth Solar, LLC, reached a settlement with Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, who accused the company of violating the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office said last week.
Ni Management to settle asbestos allegations for $65,000
Ni Management, LLC, will pay approximately $65,000 to settle Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey's allegations that the company violated the state building code by removing asbestos without a permit, Healey said last week.
Lawsuit claims Chinese online company is investigated for selling counterfeit goods
A class action lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders of a Chinese online company claims the company was being investigated by the Chinese State Administration of Industry and Commerce (SAIC) over allegations of selling counterfeit goods.
Philadelphia man sues credit collection agency; claims he never owed debt
A Pennsylvania man is suing a credit information company alleging the company attempted to collect on a debt he didn't owe.
County assessor enters Missouri AG race
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) - St. Louis County Assessor Jake Zimmerman has joined the race for attorney general in Missouri.