News from January 2015
Health care provider settles false claims allegations with Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Victor’s Home Care Services, LLC reached a settlement with Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster on Tuesday over allegations of Medicaid fraud.
Iowa AG obtains injunction against Calif. records firm
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - An Iowa judge issued an injunction on Tuesday against Record Transfer Services, requiring the California firm to immediately cease operations in the state after state Attorney General Tom Miller filed a suit alleging consumer fraud.
Ill. transportation company alleged to have ripped off Medicaid settles for $500K
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois company that provides medical transportation services will pay $500,000 to the United States and the State of Illinois as a result of a False Claims Act settlement.
LG to pay $13 million for alleged role in price-fixing scheme
LG, a global electronics company, will pay $13 million in restitution to Washington state consumers for its part in an alleged price-fixing scheme involving LCD displays, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on Tuesday.
New York AG gets court order to stop condo developers
A New York judge ruled on Tuesday that developers can not proceed with plans to convert an Upper West Side apartment building into condominiums until Attorney General Eric Schneiderman can complete an investigation into alleged fraud.
Mo. home care provider to pay settlement for alleged Medicaid fraud
Victor’s Home Care Services, LLC reached a settlement with Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster on Tuesday over allegations of Medicaid fraud.
Calif. public record firm prohibited from doing business in Iowa
An Iowa judge issued an injunction on Tuesday against Record Transfer Services, LLC requiring the California firm to immediately cease operations in the state after Attorney General Tom Mill filed a suit alleging consumer fraud.
U.S. Bank sued over forced-placed insurance
A class-action lawsuit filed against U.S. Bank on Thursday alleged the bank abused its right to force borrowers to purchase insurance on some of its mortgage loans.
Health-conscious consumers sue food company for alleged false advertising
Two Florida residents sued Bear Naked, Inc. on Thursday, over allegations that the whole grain food product manufacturer used misleading labeling on some of its products.
Company that made sensors in iPhone 6 sued by stockholder
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed on Jan. 7 against a technology company that manufactured sensors used in the iPhone 6 alleged the company undersold its product and hurt its stock.
Merger of Dawson Geophysical and TGC Industries unfair to stockholders, suit claims
MIDLAND, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed on Jan. 7 alleges a merger between two oil and gas data processing companies undervalues the stock of one of the companies and is unfair to stockholders.
Daiichi Sankyo settles kickback allegations for $39 million; Whistleblower receiving $6.1M
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., a pharmaceutical company, has agreed to pay federal and state Medicaid programs more than $39 million over allegations that it used kickbacks to entice physicians into prescribing its medications, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday.
Mo. AG Koster says home repair retailer violated No Call Law
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster sued Abelard Construction Missouri, LLC., on Monday after it allegedly violated Missouri’s No Call Law.
Excellus Health Plan settlement may result in refunds
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Excellus Health Plan, Inc. agreed to a settlement with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Monday that may require its contracted providers to issue refunds of approximately $74,000 after allegedly overcharging patients for copays.
Derivative suit against Abercrombie's leadership settled; Judge disagrees with plaintiffs attorneys on fees
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge has finalized the settlement of a lawsuit brought by a shareholder of Abercrombie & Fitch that claimed the company’s board of directors and former CEO did not manage it properly.
Mo. AG sues construction company for allegedly violating No Call List
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster sued Abelard Construction Missouri, LLC., on Monday after it allegedly violated Missouri’s No Call Law.
New Yorkers may benefit from health insurance company's error
Excellus Health Plan, Inc. agreed to a settlement with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Monday that may require its contracted providers to issue refunds of approximately $74,000 after allegedly overcharging patients for copays.
Pharmaceutical firm to pay $39 million settlement for kickback allegations
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., a pharmaceutical company, has agreed to pay federal and state Medicaid programs more than $39 million over allegations that it used kickbacks to entice physicians into prescribing its medications, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday.
Former Hooters waitresses file class action over pay
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Two former Alabama Hooters servers filed a class action lawsuit against the owner of their restaurant on Jan. 6 over allegations that the business violated the Fair Labor Standard Act.
Suit alleges merger of oil, gas survey companies unfair to stockholders
A class-action lawsuit filed on Wednesday alleged a merger between two oil and gas data processing companies undervalues the stock of one of the companies and is unfair to stockholders.