News from July 2015
Maker of ultrasonic animal repellant sued over alleged ineffectiveness of product
The maker of animal and pest repellent products is facing a class action lawsuit claiming it misled consumers over the effectiveness of the products.
New Jersey testing center sued over alleged SAT printing error
A New Jersey educational testing organization is being sued over an alleged error that was printed on this year's SAT test that ended in one of the sections not being scored for students.
Bodyplex sued for allegedly sending illegal solicitation text messages
A Georgia chain of fitness gyms is facing allegations that it illegally sent tex messages to cell phone numbers soliciting its services to potential customers.
Nissan sued over alleged defect that disables passenger airbag
A major automobile manufacturer is facing a lawsuit over claims the passenger side air bag will be disabled even if a person is sitting in the seat.
Ross Stores accused of mislabeling market value of merchandise
A national department store was sued over allegations that it used false comparative prices for its merchandise.
Maryland facing backlog of 30,000 asbestos cases
Defense attorney says past practices of consolidation were fiascos, and a judge in 2014 denied the Law Offices of Peter Angelos' request to institute a third consolidation phase.
New York automotive group allegedly misled customers with scratch-off promotional games
A New York-based automotive group will pay $310,000 for allegedly defrauding customers with misleading advertisements, said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Tuesday.
Federal judge upholds Massachusetts earned sick time law
A U.S. District judge upheld Massachusetts' Earned Sick Time Law on Monday, said the state's attorney general Maura Healey.
Kentucky University allegedly signed qualified students up for private loans, not federal
A Kentucky university agreed to a settlement with the state's attorney general's office to resolve allegations that the university failed to let students know they could receive federal student aid
Walgreens-owned pharmacy to pay $22.5 million to New York Medicaid program for allegedly false billings
A Walgreens-owned pharmacy will pay back $22.4 million to New York's Medicaid program for allegedly filing false billings to the program
Mortgage modification companies to pay $30,000 settlement
Two Philadelphia-based mortgage loan modification companies will pay a combined $30,000 in restitution for allegedly misleading consumers on their websites
U.S. sues Iowa supplement manufacturer
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued an Iowa-based herbal supplements company, alleging distribution of adulterated and misbranded dietary supplements
S. James Sarbanes named new administrative judge for Wicomico County
Circuit Judge S. James Sarbanes has been appointed as the administrative judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, starting October 1, 2015.
JPMorgan Chase accused of selling 'zombie debts' to third-party buyers
A national bank was hit with serious fines and penalties by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFBP) for allegedly selling bad credit card debt
Two drug manufacturers accused of under-reporting Medicaid rebates to pay up
Two drug manufacturers will pay millions to settle lawsuits with the federal government that accused both companies of underpaying rebates owed under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
North Carolina company to pay $7.8M for allegedly lying to get government contracts
A government maintenance company will pay the United States $7.8 million for allegedly lying to get contracts through a program from the Small Business Administration
Policy experts wonder why Illinois CUB gets behind Clean Jobs Bill without explaining costs
“Consumers in Illinois are totally unaware how much they’re paying for these green energy solutions,” the managing director of a consulting firm said. “CUB is not providing good information, nor is anyone else.”
Transportation company to pay $400K for filing false Medicaid claims
A New York transportation company will pay $400,000 to settle a lawsuit with the state over allegations it filed false Medicaid claims, said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on July 6.
New York debt collection agency to pay $550K for verbally harassing debtors
A New York debt collection agency will pay $550,000 in restitution and penalties for violating state collection laws, said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday.
New York construction company to pay $76K in unpaid wages
A New York construction company will pay $76,000 to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of failing to pay some of its workers for several weeks, said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Thursday.