News from January 2015
Ohioans to shut down charity used in alleged pyramid scheme
Two Ohio residents will shut down their charity after they allegedly used it to solicit money for an international pyramid scheme, according to an announcement by Attorney General Mike DeWine on Thursday.
LifeLock sued for allegedly misrepresenting services
A class-action lawsuit filed on Monday against Lifelock, Inc. alleged the identity theft protection company engaged in deceptive advertising.
Suit alleges Energy Recovery misled investors
A class-action lawsuit filed against Energy Recovery, Inc. and its leadership team on Tuesday alleged the company breached its fiduciary duties causing its stock price to significantly fall.
Angela M. Eaves appointed as Harford County's new administrative judge
After 28 years of service as County Administrative Judge for the Circuit Court for Harford County, Judge William O. Carr has decided to step down from his administrative role.
XOOM Energy facing class action brought by customers
GREENBELT, Md. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed against an energy provider on Friday alleges the company used a “bait and switch” tactic when getting customers to sign up.
S&P reaches settlement for allegedly misleading securities ratings
Standard and Poor’s Financial Services, LLC. (S&P) reached a settlement with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday over allegations that it issued false or misleading statements about its rating system for certain Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS).
Vacation Tours USA settles with New York AG for alleged vacation scam
Vacation Tours USA, Inc. settled a lawsuit on Tuesday filed by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman alleging the company ran a misleading advertising scheme that promised consumers a free vacation.
N.Y. politician facing corruption charges over employment at asbestos, real estate law firms
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A prominent New York politician received millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks masked as legitimate income, federal prosecutors are alleging.
Suit alleges energy company did 'bait and switch' with prices
A class-action lawsuit filed against an energy provider on Friday alleged the company used a “bait and switch” tactic when getting customers to sign up.
Colgate facing class action over whitening toothpaste
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit against a toothpaste brand claims the company falsely advertised how well its toothpaste removes stains.
Whistleblower files False Claims Act suit against St. Petersburg hospital
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - An employee at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla., filed a lawsuit on Jan. 13 alleging the health care facility and its parent company falsely billed for Medicare and Medicaid payments, including one incident in which the patient died.
Colgate subject of class action over its whitening toothpaste
A class action lawsuit against a toothpaste brand claims the company falsely advertised how well its toothpaste removes stains.
Class action filed over Chrysler Pacifica rust issue
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit is alleging the parameters of a recall of Chrysler Pacificas that prematurely rust in the engine cradles, which could cause the engines to fall out while on the road, were fraudulently limited.
Class action claims Amazon overstates savings
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit against online retailer Amazon.com alleges the company falsely advertised that its products were lower in cost than its competitors.
Five Star Bank to change business practices as result of settlement with N.Y. AG
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Five Star Bank reached an agreement with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Monday to change its business practices after the bank allegedly discriminated against predominately minority neighborhoods in the Rochester area.
South Shore Physician Hospital settles Mass. suit over kickback allegations
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley reached a $1.77 million settlement with the South Shore Physician Hospital Organization on Tuesday over allegations that it paid kickbacks to physicians in exchange for patient referrals.
Tyson Foods settles pollution charges in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Tyson Foods agreed to a settlement with Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster on Tuesday after the company allegedly discharged contaminated wastewater, causing at least 100,000 fish to die in Barry County.
Fat Sound Guitar banned from doing business in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper received a court order last week that bars Fat Sound Guitar and Musical Company, Inc. and its owner from doing business in the state after it allegedly failed to deliver purchased products.
N.Y. Honda dealership to reimburse 174 customers
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Middletown Honda and its owners, Adee Motors, LLC., reached a settlement with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Tuesday after the company allegedly charged a fake processing fee to customers.
Middletown Honda to reimburse leaseholders processing fee
Middletown Honda and its owners, Adee Motors, LLC., reached a settlement with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Tuesday after the company allegedly charged a fake processing fee to customers.