News from August 2016
Subway takes steps to protect itself from wage, hour claims
MILFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) -- Going by the volume of investigations and litigation involving individual franchisee-owned Subways by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), it wasn’t surprising when Subway — one of the largest franchisers in the world — recently adopted a different approach to stymie wage and hour claims.
U.S. Postal Service accuses City of Berkeley of property interference
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Postal Service is suing the City of Berkeley, alleging interference with an an attempt to dispose of the plaintiff's property.
NRG enters consent decree after allegations of violating nitrogen exceedance permits
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — NRG Chalk Point LLC (NRG) has entered a consent decree after alleged nitrogen exceedances at the Chalk Point and Dickerson electric generating stations, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has announced.
Court reporting firm accuses board of examiners of unlawful conspiracy
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) — A New Jersey court reporting firm is suing members of a Louisiana board of examiners, alleging unlawful behavior.
FTC finalizes amendments to the HSR Premerger notification rules
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the approval of final amendments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger notification rules.
EEOC accuses Frontier Hot-Dip Galvanizing of race-based harassment
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against Frontier Hot-Dip Galvanizing Inc., a Buffalo provider of metal coating, for allegations of race-based harassment.
EEOC targets Midwest Freight Systems for allegedly breaching mediation agreement
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Midwest Freight Systems Corporation, a freight transportation company, noting allegations of failing to comply with its obligations under a mediation settlement agreement that had resolved two employment discrimination charges.
Resource to pay $435,000 to resolve allegations of race, national origin discrimination
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced Resource Employment Solutions (Resource) will pay $435,000 to resolve allegations of race and national origin discrimination.
Federal judge backs employee in Hobson Bearing International discrimination case
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a federal judge has ordered Hobson Bearing International Inc. to pay Tera Lopez $37,500. Additionally, the company must drop its lawsuit against her.
Regis settles EEOC claims over claustrophobic hair stylist
MIDLAND, Texas (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced that Minnesota-based Regis Corporation, doing business as SmartSyle, will pay $60,000 after allegations of federal disability discrimination.
EEOC targets Bell Lexus in Arizona for allegations of violating federal law
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against Bell-Arrow Automotive Inc., which does business as Bell Lexus, for allegations of violating federal law.
Ill. AG taking on Jimmy John's non-compete clauses
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Sandwich maker Jimmy John’s is facing claims from another public official, finding itself targeted by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
WWE calls Buff Bagwell royalty lawsuit 'meritless'
HARTFORD (Legal Newsline) — Not long after filing a lawsuit against World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) over royalty payments, former professional wrestling star Marcus Bagwell heard the attorneys for WWE fire back publicly about the allegations against its organization.
Football fan accuses NFL of mismanagement in canceled game
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A Los Angeles man is suing the National Football League and Pro Football Hall of Fame, alleging breach of contract in the canceling of the Hall of Fame exhibition game.
Los Angeles consumer accuses energy food company of fraud
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A Los Angeles man is suing an energy foods business, alleging false advertising and unjust enrichment.
Consumer sues Target over aloe vera gel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A California consumer is suing Target, alleging fraudulent business practices and unjust enrichment.
Calif. woman files class action against Pepsi over Izze sodas
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A California woman is suing PepsiCo, alleging false claims that a soda did not contain preservatives.
Louisiana man accuses Ultimate Medical Academy of phone privacy violations
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) — A Louisiana man is suing a Florida company, alleging violation of privacy and statutory telephone rights.
New York law firm fights back, files lawsuit against company for its ‘meritless’ malpractice action
Intellectual property firm Goldberg Cohen LLP filed its lawsuit against Luv N’ Care Ltd. in a New York federal court this month, accusing its former client of skirting its legal bills, among other claims. Luv N’ Care, mostly known for its Nuby product line, sued the firm last year for its alleged mishandling of patent infringement litigation.
Illinois women allege Andalou Naturals deceived them into buying 'natural' products
BENTON, Ill. (Legal Newsline) — Two Illinois women are suing Andalou Naturals Inc., claiming the company is deceptive and that it sells products with harmful chemicals.