News from July 2015
Consumer protection unit now a part of Georgia Attorney General's Office
The Georgia Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) has officially become a part of the state's Department of Law, said Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens on Wednesday.
Massachusetts joins other New England states asking for more transparency in energy transmission rates
Massachusetts and Rhode Island, along with other energy advocates from New England states, sent a letter to the major energy supplier asking for more transparency when it comes to energy transmission rates, said Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey on June 30.
Mass. AG files suit over erectile dysfunction marketing
A Florida-based medical clinic is facing accusations that it deceptively marketed a treatment for erectile dysfunction to consumers in Massachusetts, said Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey on Thursday
Pennsylvania sues nursing home for allegedly failing to meet residents' basic needs
A Pennsylvania nursing home is facing accusations that it failed to provide basic services to its vulnerable and elderly residents, said Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane on Wednesday.
Dish One named in TCPA class action lawsuit
A satellite television company is being sued for allegedly contacting consumers on cell phones and violating federal law.
McCormick sued for allegedly decreasing black pepper volume, not packaging
The maker of a popular spice and seasonings brand is being sued in federal court over accusations that it decreased the amount sold in its spice containers but didn't change the packaging.
Denver law firm wants federal court to uphold fee division agreement in Volkswagen, Audi class action
Irwin & Boesen PC argues it should receive more than 60 percent of the $15.5 million awarded in attorneys fees
Ford accused Weitz & Luxenberg of gaming asbestos recovery system during $11M case; Firm denied claims
Ford said firm intentionally didn't file client's possible claims with bankruptcy trusts to boost verdict, while Weitz & Luxenberg showed one trust wasn't accepting claims and alleged the other wouldn't have paid much.
Maryland revises rules on court cost waivers for those unable to pay
Effective July 1, Maryland introduced new rules allowing for the waiving of prepayment of court costs in civil cases for individuals unable to afford them.
R.I. city suing another drug maker over alleged ‘scheme’ to keep generic off the market
Providence's most recent action takes aim at Cephalon over prescription drug Provigil
U.S. SC refuses two requests for review by Google
One petition involved the company's popular Street View service
Texas non-practicing entity files patent infringement lawsuits against more than 50 retailers
McKinney-based Oberalis LLC filed complaints against companies such as Cabela's, Macy's, Sears, Sony, Target and Toys R Us in a two-week span
Kloppenburg seeks Wis. SC seat for a second time
Former assistant attorney general ran against Justice David Prosser in 2011
For first time ever, Federal Circuit overturns PTAB decision in an IPR
Court ruled, in part, the board went too far in its construction of claimed terms
Vehicle finance lender sued for going to commanding officers of delinquent military members
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit against an auto-financing company for allegedly violating federal law when attempting to collect on debt.
Maker of Degree, Dove deodorants sued over net weight of products
The maker of popular deodorant brands is being sued in federal court over claims the company mislabeled the net weight of its products.
Insulin pump producers sued over OmniPod system
A manufacturer of insulin infusion pumps is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations the company made false statements about a new product it was selling to customers.
For-profit education company to pay $13M to government for falsifying federal aid applications
A for-profit education company will pay the U.S.
California software company to pay $75.5M for concealing pricing, overcharging government
Two software companies will pay $75.5 million to the U.S.
Walgreens-owned NY pharmacy to pay $2.5M for false Medicaid claims
A pharmacy primarily owned by Walgreens will pay $2.5 million to the State of New York to settle a lawsuit that accused the pharmacy of filing false Medicaid claims, said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Monday.