News from January 2016
Health club customer alleges L.A. fitness businesses misrepresented memberships
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California man is suing several owners and operators of fitness and training facilities, alleging they pressured consumers into signing falsely advertised gym memberships.
Third Circuit: District courts, not arbitrators, must decide whether a class action dispute should be governed by arbitration
The federal appeals court, in a ruling this month, said the only exception is when the arbitration clause “clearly and unmistakably” delegates the decision to the arbitrator.
Alabama health care facilities sued over alleged false claims
MOBILE, Ala. (Legal Newsline) – The United States Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Alabama recently filed a lawsuit against a physician and two health care facilities in the state over allegations they submitted thousands of false claims.
Suit filed against Miracle Motor Corps. over its alleged consumer-protection violations
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – In a suit filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge alleges Miracle Motors Corp. failed to provide vehicle titles to Arkansas consumers purchasing vehicles.
Florida Attorney General takes action against TN Marketing over allegedly deceptive marketing practices
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that her office has entered into an assurance of voluntary compliance with TN Marketing Inc. to stop the company from allegedly mailing unordered products to consumers in Florida and then asking them to pay for them.
Racine files complaint against Sanford Capital over alleged housing law violations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The District of Columbia has filed a complaint against Sanford Capital for multiple alleged housing law violations, Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced.
Healey supports CDC's new guidelines for opioid prescriptions
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced her support for U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that aim to improve opioid prescribing practices.
Utah law firm claims insurance companies owe money for services provided
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) – A Utah law firm is suing two insurance companies over claims they refuse to pay for legal services rendered.
Cooper Castle Law sued over alleged misappropriation of funds
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) – A national foreclosure title services and products company is suing a law firm and several of its members over claims they fraudulently misappropriated funds.
Pet food makers sued over allegedly mislabeling products
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A Ventura County, California man is suing several pet food manufacturers and sellers over claims they falsely labeled certain products as being made in the U.S.
Washington State Attorney General seeks a one-year waiting period for former state officials to become lobbyists
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has proposed a bill that would create a one-year waiting period for any former high-ranking state official before they could become a lobbyist.
Michigan Attorney General takes action against Liquidation Inc. over alleged illegal loan activities
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette filed a complaint and motion that requests a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against Liquidation Inc. to stop alleged collection activities on illegal title loans.
EPA reaches deal with Puna Geothermal Venture over allegations it violated the Clean Air Act
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) has agreed to pay $76,500 and upgrade its facilities to comply with rules over allegations it was violating the Clean Air Act.
EEOC reaches $45,000 settlement deal with Stanley Martin over allegations of sex-based pay discrimination
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Stanley Martin Cos. LLC must pay $45,000 and provide equitable relief to resolve a federal sex-based pay discrimination lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced.
Trader Joe's sued over allegedly underfilled tuna cans
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York woman is suing a specialty grocery chain over claims it underfills its cans of tuna.
Hearns-Kirkwood to pay $63,500 to resolve allegations of gender-based pay discrimination
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Gilbert Foods LLC, trading as Hearn-Kirkwood, will pay $63,500 and furnish equitable relief to resolve allegations of pay discrimination.
FTC announces report that shows fewer pharmaceutical patent disputes in fiscal year 2014
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission released a new report that shows that pharmaceutical companies have entered into considerably fewer potential pay-for-delay patent dispute settlements in fiscal year 2014.
Suit alleges consumer fraud against Fitbit makers
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Three U.S. citizens are suing the manufacturer of activity trackers over claims its trackers do not accurately record heart rates.
Meal Systems sued over alleged TCPA violations
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California man is suing a home and bath products company over claims it sent him spam advertisements via text message.
Seymour Midwest of Warsaw will pay $100,000 to resolve allegations of age discrimination
WARSAW, Ind. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a settlement for $100,000 with Seymour Midwest that will resolve allegations that the company engaged in age discrimination.