News from January 2015
Two security companies sued by New York AG
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Security Elite Group and LJW Security Services & Training, Inc. were sued by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday for allegedly using fake job listings and false employment promises to get consumers to buy over-priced training courses.
N.J. charity allegedly violated state law
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Youth Club, Inc. has been ordered to temporarily stop soliciting for charitable donations and has had its assets frozen, Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced on Wednesday.
Judge triples damages against former Univ. of Florida professor in False Claims Act case
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – In a False Claims Act lawsuit brought by the U.S. government, a federal judge has ruled against a former University of Florida nuclear engineering professor who was previously convicted of fraudulently obtaining government contracts.
Woman sues BOA for allegedly failing to arrange meeting before foreclosing
A Virginia woman filed a class-action suit against Bank of America on Tuesday over allegations that it wrongly foreclosed on her home.
Massage Envy allegedly conducted deceptive, unfair business practices
A class-action lawsuit filed against a national massage chain on Jan. 5 alleged the company's business practices were unfair and deceptive because it won't honor prepaid massages for customers who cancel their memberships.
New Jersey Youth Club ordered to stop seeking donations
New Jersey Youth Club, Inc. has been ordered to temporarily stop soliciting for charitable donations and has had its assets frozen, Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced on Wednesday.
2 security companies sued for allegedly scamming consumers
Security Elite Group and LJW Security Services & Training, Inc. were sued by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday for allegedly using fake job listings and false employment promises to get consumers to buy over-priced training courses.
Alfred O. Klaben agrees to replace alleged faulty trailer brakes
Alfred O. Klaben Cars and Trailers reached a settlement with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday over allegations that it sold trailers without proper braking systems.
Ariz. AG shuts down 2 cafes over alleged illegal gambling
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich's office executed warrants on Tuesday at two Phoenix cafes that were allegedly offering illegal gambling.
Calif. marketing company banned from operating in Kansas
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt received an injunction against Lead Direct Marketing, of Oakley, California, on Wednesday that prohibits the company from doing business in the state until its owner cooperates with an investigation into its business practices.
Ohio home contractor sued for allegedly failing to provide services
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine sued Premier Contractor Service on Wednesday after the home improvement contractor allegedly failed to provide promised services after taking substantial down payments from customers.
Suit alleges specialty socks didn't offer benefits advertised
A class-action lawsuit filed on Monday against a maker of speciality socks alleged the company falsely advertised the benefits of purchasing its product.
Suit alleges Wal-Mart falsely advertised baking soda on website
A class-action lawsuit filed against Wal-Mart on Monday alleged that the company falsely advertised a popular baking soda brand on its website.
TD Bank's overdraft fees the subject of new class action
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Four people filed a class action lawsuit against New Jersey-based TD Bank, N.A., alleging fraud and breach of contract on Friday.
Patent reform bill remains top priority among federal lawmakers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Federal lawmakers remain mum on the details of a new patent reform bill, but agree they are committed to bringing legislation to the table early this year.
Class action filed over Real Nut Energy Bars, seeks corrective ad campaign
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - 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.
U.S. Bank customers file class action over insurance
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed against U.S. Bank on Thursday alleges the bank abused its right to force borrowers to purchase insurance on some of its mortgage loans.
TD Bank customers allege improper practices
Four people filed a class-action suit against New Jersey-based TD Bank, N.A., alleging fraud and breach of contract on Friday.
LG to pay $13M in restitution in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - 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, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on Tuesday.
Court order halts N.Y. condo project
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - 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 state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman can complete an investigation into alleged fraud.