News from February 2016
Saratoga County man alleges Target did not pay overtime
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A Saratoga County man is suing Target over claims it did not pay him overtime.
SEIU 775 will pay $39,000 over allegations of false reporting
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson reached an agreement with Service Employees International Healthcare 775NW (SEIU 775) that will see the organization pay more than $39,000 over allegations of improperly reporting in-kind and cash contributions.
Miami-Luken settles for $2.5 million in larger case involving the alleged flood of drugs into W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) – The Attorney General’s Office for West Virginia announced it has settled for $2.5 million with Miami-Luken over allegations the company failed to detect, report and stop the flood of suspicious drugs into the state.
New York AG takes action against home improvement contractor Joseph Lloyd
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a lawsuit against Joseph Lloyd, a home improvement contractor, over alleged fraud against Western New Yorkers.
Rental Pro to pay $37,000 over age discrimination allegations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has reached an agreement with Rental Pro that will see the company pay $37,000 over allegations it violated age discrimination laws.
Save-A-Lot franchise agrees to $125,000 settlement with EEOC
GREENVILLE, Miss. (Legal Newsline) – The Canton, Mississippi, franchise of Save-A-Lot Grocery will pay a former employee $125,000 to settle sexual harassment allegations brought forth by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
DOJ and CFPB settle with Toyota over allegations of discrimination
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reached a settlement agreement with Toyota Motor Credit Corp. that resolves allegations the company discriminated against African-American and Asian/Pacific Islander borrowers in auto lending.
DOJ reaches $7.4 million deal with Centerra over False Claims Act violation allegations
BEAUMONT, Texas (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice announced that Centerra Services International Inc. will pay $7.4 million to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act.
Class actions alleging economic loss on the rise, professor says
Though products liability cases alleging personal injury may be on the decline, the amount of products-related class action lawsuits filed by consumers claiming economic loss has increased, a Michigan State University law professor says
Conn. federal judge sides with DirecTV, says class action over surcharges should be arbitrated
The plaintiff, who filed his lawsuit against the satellite television provider last year for allegedly misrepresenting the cost of its services in the state, plans to file an appeal of the federal court’s decision.
FTC alleges Chemence Inc. guilty of consumer deception
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Chemence Inc., alleging the company deceives consumers by using "Made in USA" advertising for products that use a significant amount of imported chemicals.
FTC releases comments on Georgia House bill affecting dental industry
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released comments on the proposed legislation that would expand the settings under which Georgia dental hygienists are allowed to provide preventative care without the direct supervision of a dentist.
Class action attorney urges consumers to research pre-paid debit card brands
Caveat emptor, the old Latin saying "let the buyer beware," is good advice for prepaid debit card purchasers, an attorney for a Missouri man suing a prepaid debit card company says.
U.S. Senate panel holds hearing on asbestos trust bill
This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee took up the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, or FACT Act, portion of a bill that passed the House last month. Opponents argue the legislation’s reporting requirements could violate asbestos victims’ privacy. Those in favor of the bill say it’s a necessary “additional check” on the current system.
Californian alleges UPS recorded calls without consent
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A California man is suing a shipping company, alleging it recorded calls between the two parties without the man's knowledge or consent.
U.S. alleges KBA owes loan payments
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The United States is suing a press manufacturer, alleging defaulted loan payments.
Ally Financial pays $80 million to consumers over discriminatory practices allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced $80 million went out to consumers harmed by Ally Financial Inc. and Ally Bank’s alleged discriminatory auto loan pricing policies.
Illinois man alleges Continental Vitamin misrepresents products
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - An Illinois man is suing a vitamin supplements company, alleging certain of its products are misrepresented as being made in the United States.
Law professor: Bill targeting class action abuse simply would improve certification compliance
Jason Johnston, who teaches at the University of Virginia, says the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2015 -- passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last month -- would ensure federal judges are more thorough and consistent in certifying classes.
USC Prof: Select Comfort price-scheming lawsuit shows consumers driven to 'get a good deal'
A San Diego man claims that Select Comfort sold him merchandise at a deceptive sale price, raising yet another multimillion-dollar price-scheming accusation against a major retailer.