News from February 2016
Titeflex, others sued over allegedly defective piping
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – Several U.S. citizens are suing manufacturers of certain stainless steel tubing over claims the product is inherently defective.
Cashland to pay $150,000 to resolve allegations of credit violations
CHARLESTON, West Virginia (Legal Newsline) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced his office has reached a $150,000 settlement with Cashland, an Ohio payday lender, that resolves allegations of Consumer Credit and Protection Act violations.
New York attorney general settles with Pyramid to ensure mall access for disabled
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced his office has settled with Pyramid Management Group LLC over issues related to mall access for disabled customers.
FTC takes action against Good EBusiness debt relief operation
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Good EBusiness LLC, using the name AAP Firm, and Tobias West, charging the organization with fraudulent debt relief practices.
Massachusetts targets Hosanna College of Health for allegedly operating without license
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has taken action against Hosanna College of Health by suing the company over allegations of operating without a license.
Florida court rules against defendant in herpes drug case
ORLANDO, Florida (Legal Newsline) — A recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida will prevent James R. Hill of Ocala from distributing unapproved drugs that allege to cure the herpes virus.
Missouri jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $72 million in class action over talc powder
The St. Louis City Circuit Court found the company guilty of negligence, conspiracy and fraud.
Massachusetts customer alleges Coach misrepresents prices
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A Massachusetts woman is suing the Coach handbag company, alleging it misrepresents its reduced prices.
Florida man alleges Onyx sent unsolicited text messages
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man is suing the owners and operators of an Atlanta nightclub, alleging they sent unsolicited text message calls.
ASUS to establish more comprehensive security program after FTC deal
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached an agreement with ASUSTeK Computer Inc. over allegations of critical security flaws in the company’s products.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals to divest five products to complete acquisition
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC will divest five generic injectable pharmaceuticals to complete its $5 million acquisition of the rights to Ben Venue Laboratories Inc. products.
Multimillion dollar accord with Natixis, Societe Generale resolves fraud allegations
TRENTON, New Jersey (Legal Newsline) — A multimillion dollar settlement with Natixis Funding Corp. and Societe Generale will resolve allegations these organizations acted fraudulently and anti-competitively, New Jersey Attorney General John J. Hoffman has announced.
Maryland to receive $45 million payment from tobacco companies
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has announced the Office of the Attorney General cleared the final hurdle in a case against tobacco companies, allowing the state to recoup approximately $45 million.
Federal judge says Kohl's customer can't prove harm in deceptive pricing class action
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Kohl’s won’t have to defend itself against a class action lawsuit that alleges it advertises false sale prices, as the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently dismissed the case.
U.S. Supreme Court to examine Ninth Circuit's overtime pay decision
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The issue of whether certain auto dealership employees deserve overtime pay hangs in the balance as the U.S. Supreme Court, now down one justice, prepares to hear a potentially precedent-setting case, a North Carolina attorney says.
California man alleges Miracle-Gro stole his idea
SACRAMENTO, California (Legal Newsline) - A Placer County man is suing Scotts Miracle-Gro, alleging it stole his idea.
Customer alleges Windsor, Woodgrain made defective windows
MILWAUKEE (Legal Newsline) - A Wisconsin man is suing window manufacturers, alleging their windows are defective.
FTC approves consent order against Carrot Neurotechnologies
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a final consent order with Carrot Neurotechnologies Inc. and its co-owners, mandating the company stop making allegedly deceptive claims that its “Ultimeyes” app can improve vision in its users.
Unsealed complaint against class action firm says wife of Miss. AG staffer given unnecessary work, more than $100K from settlement
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A federal appeals court has unsealed a lawsuit filed by a former member against a prominent class action firm that he claims fired him for exposing unethical conduct regarding the firm’s contract with Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood.
CFPB charges Citibank for two different alleged debt practices
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — In two separate cases, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken action against Citibank due to allegations of illegal debt sales and debt collection practices.