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News from 2015

Customer sues Kohl's for unwanted phone calls

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 3, 2015

A Pennsylvania woman sued Kohl's Department Store on Jan. 26 for infringement of consumer protection law.

Kuwaiti fund manager, companies that lost money on Vioxx now suing Merck for fraud

By Jessica M. Karmasek | Feb 3, 2015

NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A Kuwaiti government fund manager is among those suing pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. in federal court, alleging that the drugmaker failed to disclose the risks of the anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx.

Part of Garlock estimation record to be revealed

By John O'Brien | Feb 3, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – The judge overseeing Garlock Sealing Technologies’ bankruptcy has agreed to release a portion of the previously sealed record.

U.S. Fidelis to pay more restitution to Missouri consumers

By Mark Payne | Feb 3, 2015

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Brother's Help Solutions to pay settlement for violation of consumer laws

By Mark Payne | Feb 3, 2015

Brother’s Help Solutions, a foreclosure consultant, will pay a settlement and restitution to Arizona consumers after a consent judgement was reached by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, according to an announcement today from the AG’s office.

Papa John's franchisee to pay settlement for allegedly underpaying workers

By Mark Payne | Feb 3, 2015

A Papa John’s franchisee will pay a settlement after it was found they allegedly underpaid employees, according to an announcement today from New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

U.S. SC rejects Okla. AG’s request to join federal health care challenge

By Jessica M. Karmasek | Feb 4, 2015

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s request to join a challenge to the federal health care law.

N.Y. Papa John's franchisee to pay settlement over wages

By Legal News Line | Feb 4, 2015

ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A Papa John’s franchisee will pay a settlement after it was found it allegedly underpaid employees, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Monday.

Foreclosure consultant settles claims it misled Spanish-speaking customers

By Legal News Line | Feb 4, 2015

PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Brother’s Help Solutions, a foreclosure consultant, will pay a settlement and restitution to Arizona consumers after a consent judgment was reached Jan. 15, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said.

U.S. Fidelis paying another settlement in Missouri

By Legal News Line | Feb 4, 2015

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Fidelis will pay an additional settlement to Missouri consumers after another lawsuit was filed against it for allegedly misleading consumers, Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster said Monday.

Class action filed over Muscle Milk's ingredients

By Legal News Line | Feb 4, 2015

SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Three consumers filed a class action lawsuit against a sports drink manufacturer on Jan. 23 alleging misleading marketing in regard to its product labeling.

Proctor & Gamble's flushable wipes clogged toilet, class action claims

By Legal News Line | Feb 4, 2015

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit filed on Jan. 27 alleges Proctor & Gamble and Nehemiah Manufacturing Company, the makers of flushable wipes, falsely advertised the products, which resulted in damaged and clogged pipes and septic systems. 

Prominent plaintiffs attorney backs BP’s bid to remove Claims Administrator Patrick Juneau

By Kyle Barnett | Feb 4, 2015

NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) -  As the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit hears arguments concerning BP’s attempt to remove Deepwater Horizon Claims Administrator Patrick Juneau, prominent plaintiffs’ attorney Daniel Becnel says he backs the oil giant’s position.

Council defers mayor’s affordable housing plan; it would benefit fund with multi-million dollar balance

By Legal News Line | Feb 4, 2015

CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - While Mayor Rahm Emanuel proposes higher fees for apartment developers in the name of affordable housing, it appears the city hasn’t spent $23 million it has already collected from developers for that exact purpose.

3 NM hospitals, management company to pay $75 million settlement

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 4, 2015

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation (CHSPSC) and three of its partner hospitals in New Mexico reached a $75 million settlement with the U.S. Justice Department on Monday over allegations they violated the False Claims Act.

4 retailers asked to stop selling store-brand supplements

By Mark Payne | Feb 4, 2015

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman asked GNC, Wal-Mart, Target and Walgreens on Tuesday to stop selling herbal supplements that allegedly either did not have all their ingredients listed on their labels or did not contain advertised substances.

Fla. dive company allegedly sold fake PADI certifications

By Mark Payne | Feb 4, 2015

Ocean Hunters, Inc. and its owner, Abdiel Falcon, face a complaint filed by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi this week alleging the company participated in misleading business practices by selling fraudulent diving certification courses and cards.

S&P agrees to $1.5 billion settlement over financial crisis

By Mark Payne | Feb 4, 2015

California will benefit from a $1.5 billion settlement with Standard & Poor's Financial Services, LLC (S&P) and its parent company after S&P allegedly inflated investment vehicle notes and mortgage-backed securities, Attorney General Kamala Harris announced on Tuesday.

Chinese citizens sue supplement maker

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 4, 2015

Three Chinese citizens filed a class-action lawsuit against a health supplement company and a number of its affiliates on Friday over allegations of false advertising and associated infringements dating back to 2007.

Civil lawsuit alleges dehumidifier caused Pa. house fire

By Shaun Zinck | Feb 4, 2015

Two Pennsylvania residents sued the manufacturers of a dehumidifier on Friday, alleging their house caught on fire because of the companies' neligence.