News from April 2016
Florida woman alleges EverQuote sent unsolicited messages
The woman filed her lawsuit against the auto insurance sales leads generator in Massachusetts federal court, alleging it sent unsolicited text messages to consumers' cell phones.
Washington D.C. attorney general targets alleged unlawful immigration consulting
Attorney General Karl A. Racine has filed a lawsuit against Unlimited Technologies and Services Corporation (UTS) and its owner, Mardoqueo M. Sanchez, for alleged unlawful immigrant-consulting services.
EDMC agrees to reform practices, forgive $183,865 in Hawaii student loans
Hawaii Attorney General Doug Chin says for-profit education company Education Management Corporation (EDMC) has agreed to reform its recruiting and enrollment practices and forgive roughly $183,865 in loans for 181 former Hawaii students.
Attorney admits to facing uphill battle with Patriots draft-pick lawsuit
A legal bid by New England Patriots fans to force the NFL to give the team back its first round draft pick will be a challenge, the attorney for the seven plaintiffs admitted.
Indiana court upholds state's automated robocall ban rule
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller says the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has ruled to uphold the state’s ban on automated robocalls to peoples’ homes without their consent.
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals to offer naxalone rebates to Connecticut agencies
Attorney General George Jepsen says Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc. has agreed to provide a $6 rebate for every dose of naxalone purchased by a state, municipal or local town agency.
Missouri woman alleges Milo's Kitchen treats harmful to dogs
A Missouri woman is suing three dog food sellers, alleging their treats are dangerous to dogs.
Federal judge calls out weaknesses of NYC Human Rights Law
Judge Katherine Forrest, in a summary judgment, says the liberal standard of the law allows even “baseless claims” to survive in court.
Montana AG says 'spear phishing' email scams on the rise
Attorney General Tim Fox says scammers across the country, including those in Montana, have used a sophisticated “spear phishing” email scam to gain access to the personal information of thousands of consumers.
Kansas AG protests federal government's 'transitional reinsurance' health care tax
Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced he will lead a coalition of 13 states in opposing the federal government’s proposed plan to tax states to pay for allegedly expensive health care reforms mandated under the Affordable Care Act.
Mass. AG urges U.S. Department of Education to revoke accrediting status of ACICS
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, joined by 12 other state attorneys general, is seeking deaccreditation of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) by the U.S. Department of Education.
Goldman Sachs to pay $41 million for alleged misconduct in sales related to RMBS
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that Goldman Sachs will pay $41 million due to alleged misconduct during the bank’s marketing and sale of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) prior to the 2008 economic collapse.
Montana AG warns consumers about fake 'Motor Vehicle Division' notices in the mail
Attorney General Tim Fox and the Montana Department of Justice warned residents of fraudulent “Motor Vehicle Division” notices sent in the mail. The notices, they say, have not been issued by the government.
Florida man alleges Ocean Properties violates FCRA
A Florida man is suing a hotel management and development company over claims it prints credit and debit card expiration dates on point-of-sale receipts.
Lawsuit claims FedEx made unsolicited calls
An Illinois resident is suing a shipping and delivery company over claims it made unauthorized calls to consumers' telephones.
Consumer alleges SuperValu misrepresents Parmesan product
An Illinois resident is suing a food company, alleging it misrepresents some of its cheese products.
Consumer accuses Tresta of unrequested automatic renewals
A consumer is suing the operator of a website that markets subscriptions for live answering services, alleging the defendant makes automatic renewals for its products without consumers' consent.
California consumer alleges New Balance, Nordstrom misrepresent shoes
A California consumer is suing Nordstrom and New Balance, alleging they misrepresent some of their running shoes.
Kansas residents allege Chesapeake, Sandridge violated antitrust laws
Two Kansas residents are suing oil and natural gas companies, alleging they engaged in anti-competitive business practices.
Chicago small businesses targeted by ADA lawyers feel cost of compliance
Whether it’s the cost of compliance - in the form of handicapped restrooms, ramps, elevators or even simple signage – or the cost of a trial, the dollars can add up quickly for small businesses facing accessibility lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act.