News from April 2016
FTC approves final order in case involving Lupin's acquisition of Gavis
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a final order that settles charges against Lupin that alleged its proposed $850 million acquisition of Gavis would be anticompetitive.
EEOC announces settlement in California restaurant harassment case
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Salum Revilla Enterprises LLC, doing business as Achiote Restaurant, will pay $27,500 to settle allegations of male-on-male class sexual harassment and retaliation.
New Jersey consumer alleges Saks' terms, conditions illegal
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A New Jersey woman is suing Saks, alleging its website's terms and conditions contain illegal provisions.
New Jersey consumer alleges J. Crew terms, conditions illegal
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A New Jersey woman is suing J. Crew, alleging its website's terms and conditions contain illegal provisions.
New Jersey woman alleges Sandbox's user terms are illegal
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A New Jersey woman is suing the operators of an online role-playing game for children, alleging the site's terms of use contain illegal provisions.
CFPB’s proposed arbitration rules could be released following field hearing next month
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced last week it plans to hold a third field hearing May 5 on the rules banning the arbitration clauses that prevent class action lawsuits.
New Jersey consumer alleges Victoria's Secret site contains illegal provisions
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A New Jersey consumer is suing Victoria's Secret, alleging its website terms and conditions contain illegal provisions.
Doctor accuses Hartford Insurance Company of unpaid benefits
LOUISVILLE — A disabled doctor is suing Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company, alleging the company breached his insurance contract and failed to pay his benefits.
New York couple accuses Ferring Pharmaceuticals of violations after Bravelle recall
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Two New York residents are suing the makers of a drug designed to treat infertility in women after the company recalled certain lots of the drug.
Ex-employees accuse Jackson Hewitt of improperly paying workers
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A group of employees is suing Jackson Hewitt, alleging they were not properly paid over the last three years.
Second Circuit revives shareholders’ class action lawsuit against Pfizer
The federal appeals court, in a ruling this month, said a lower federal court was wrong to rule that no reasonable jury could find the drug maker liable for certain statements made by companies that owned the two pain-relieving drugs Celebrex and Bextra before Pfizer. The shareholders allege Pfizer concealed the risks associated with the two drugs.
OXY USA to pay $40 million for water treatment system in deal with DOJ and EPA
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) – OXY USA Inc., a subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum Co., will work to clean up a contaminated water site at the Ocoee River in Tennessee, The Department of Justice and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced.
NY AG reaches settlement with auto dealers over alleged unlawful 'after-sale' products
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – The Office of New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has reached four separate settlements with auto dealers that will provide consumers with $2 million in restitution.
Deal allows Charter Communications to complete acquisition of Time Warner, Bright House
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Charter Communications Inc. can complete its $78 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) and its related $10.4 billion acquisition of Bright House Networks LLC (BHN) from Advance/Newhouse Partnership after a deal with the Department of Justice.
FTC approves revised order and civil penalty for Star Pipe Products
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Star Pipe Products LTD will pay $120,000 in civil penalties over allegations it shared competitively sensitive information.
Walgreens to pay $500,000 to settle allegations of deception
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Walgreens Co. and its subsidiary Duane Reade (collectively, Walgreens) agreed to a settlement with New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman over allegations of overcharging state consumers and using misleading advertising.
ORB to pay more than $700,000 for alleged oil spills
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) – ORB Exploration LLC (ORB) will pay more than $700,000 in penalties and costs to settle allegations it violated the Clean Water Act and state environmental laws due to three crude oil spills.
New York attorney general seeks recall of toys with allegedly high lead levels
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that his office has found that many children’s jewelry-making kits supplied by LaRose Industries allegedly have high lead levels.
Mass. AG takes action against Veolia
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – The Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has sued Veolia Water North America-Northeast LLC (Veolia) for allegedly failing to properly operate the town of Plymouth’s wastewater treatment plant and collection system.
Fourth Circuit holds insurance policy covers defense of data breach class action
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - While a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruling on a data breach insurance case was presented in a way that limits its impact, it's still a significant win for the insured, a Los Angeles attorney says.