News from January 2015
Wash. AG wins right to sue florist who refused same-sex couple
A Benton County Superior Court judge recently upheld a decision that allowed Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson to file a suit against a shop owner who refused to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding.
Vt. dairy farm admits to violating agriculture, pollution laws
Nelson Farms, Inc. recently reached a settlement with Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell over allegations that it violated state agricultural and water pollution laws.
Fla. man must pay for Superstorm Sandy summit
New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman recently received a judgment of more than $45,000 against a Florida man who allegedly made misrepresenations and false promises while promoting the Superstorm Sandy Reconstruction Summit.
Kan. sues NJ school supplier for false claims
Attorney General Derek Schmidt sued Scholastic School Supply on Thursday for allegedly billing 317 Kansas schools for books that were never purchased or received.
Phoenix hospital hit with class action by former medical residents
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed against a healthcare facility alleges the organization failed to file tax refund claims for its former employees after a court ruled the employees were exempt from the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA).
Arizona AG thanks community agencies
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich commended 23 community agencies on Thursday for their efforts to help struggling residents with mortgage issues.
Aleut Enterprise settles with Alaska AG over oil spill
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline) - Aleut Enterprise LLC (AE) agreed to a settlement with Alaska Attorney General Michael Geraghty's office on Tuesday after it allegedly caused an oil spill on Adak Island, which led to environmental damage.
Florida's share of DaVita settlement is $5.6 million
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi joined four other states in reaching a $22 million settlement with DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc. on Wednesday over allegations of Medicaid fraud.
NSTAR paying $44.7M back to customers
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - NSTAR Gas & Electric Company will pay back $44.7 million to customers who were allegedly overcharged for pension contributions and energy efficiency and capital projects, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Wednesday.
Zappos.com paying $106K settlement after alleged data breach
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - Zappos.com, Inc., will pay $106,000 as part of a settlement with nine states after a data breach allegedly exposed customer’s personal information, the office of Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced on Wednesday.
Former medical residents sue hospital over FICA taxes
A class action lawsuit filed against a healthcare facility alleges the organization failed to file tax refund claims for its former employees after a court ruled the employees were exempt from the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA).
Zappos to pay settlement for data breach
Zappos.com, Inc., will pay $106,000 as part of a settlement with nine states after a data breach allegedly exposed customer’s personal information, the office of Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced on Wednesday.
NSTAR to refund $44.7 million for overcharging customers
NSTAR Gas & Electric Company will pay back $44.7 million to customers who were allegedly overcharged for pension contributions, and energy efficiency and capital projects, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Wednesday.
Fla. to receive $5.6 million from DaVita deal
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi joined four other states in reaching a $22 million settlement with DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc. on Wednesday over allegations of Medicaid fraud.
Alaska oil company to pay settlement for alleged spill
Aleut Enterprise LLC (AE) agreed to a settlement with Alaska Attorney General Michael Geraghty's office on Tuesday after it allegedly caused an oil spill on Adak Island, which led to environmental damage.
Former Jimmy John's employees file class action, seek overtime pay
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Three former employees of a popular sandwich company filed a collective action complaint on Jan. 5, alleging they should have been given overtime compensation.
Novartis files infringement claim against Ranbaxy over Gleevec patent
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Novartis Pharmaceuticals sued Ranbaxy, Inc. and Ranbaxy Laboratories on Dec. 29 over allegations of patent infringement.
Dollar Tree paying settlement, will stop selling jewelry in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., will pay the State of Vermont $42,500 and will no longer sell jewelry in the state as part of a settlement announced by Attorney General William Sorrell on Tuesday.
Dish Network paying $2M in settlement with Colorado
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Dish Network, L.L.C., will pay $2 million as part of a settlement reached with Colorado Attorney General John Suthers on Friday following allegations of deceptive or misleading sales practices.
Just Energy Group reaches $4M settlement with Massachusetts
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley reached a $4 million settlement with Just Energy Group, Inc. on Tuesday over allegations that it participated in deceptive business practices.