News from July 2016
Par Hawaii Refining, Tesoro Corp. settle allegations of violating Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Par Hawaii Refining and subsidiaries of Tesoro Corp. will pay $425 million to settle allegations of violating the Clean Air Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice have announced.
Pre-trial proceedings for Garrett Miller case begin July 27
Pre-trial proceedings for the case of State of Maryland v. Garrett Miller are set to commence on July 27, 2016.
Consumer alleges Florida company's health claims were false
SAN DIEGO — A California consumer is suing a Florida company, alleging false advertising.
Consumer alleges Earthlink collected payments illegally
SACRAMENTO — A California woman is suing an Internet provider, alleging unlawful collection of payment.
Subscriber accuses More magazine publisher of contract breach
ST. LOUIS — A subscriber is suing a magazine publisher, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
EEOC releases revised proposal to collect summary pay data from employers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced it has released a revised proposal to collect pay data through the Employer Information Report (EEO-1).
Kwong Tung Foods barred from distributing allegedly adulterated products
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Department of Justice has announced Kwong Tung Foods Inc. has been barred from distributing allegedly adulterated noodles and sprouts.
Billing Services Group of North America to pay $53,000 after allegations of 'cramming'
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has announced Billing Services Group North America Inc. has agreed to a civil settlement after allegations of placing unauthorized charges on consumers’ telephone bills using a practice commonly called “cramming.” The company will pay $53,000 in restitution.
Court rules Workplace Staffing Solutions must pay $179,000
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a court ruling against Workplace Staffing Solutions LLC after allegations it violated federal law when it failed to hire six women for residential temporary trashcan collector (RTCC) positions because of their gender.
Washington State Association for Justice to pay $9,240 to settle campaign finance laws allegations
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) — The Office of Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) will pay $9,240 to resolve allegations that it failed to timely and properly file lobbyist employer reports. This includes a $1,500 penalty and $7,740 in costs.
Herbalife to pay $200 million, restructure operations in settlement with FTC
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced Herbalife International of America Inc. Herbalife International Inc., and Herbalife Ltd. will pay $200 million in consumer compensation and restructure their U.S. business operations after allegations of deceiving consumers.
D.C. decision, expected in fall, could reverse CFPB's actions, change structure
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A highly anticipated decision from the Washington, D.C., federal appellate court in a dispute between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and a New Jersey mortgage company may not only affect that particular industry, but also significantly impact the actions of the federal agency, attorneys say.
FDA guidelines state the term 'evaporated cane juice' is misleading
SILVER SPRING, Md. (Legal Newsline) – The
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently weighed in on food companies that listed evaporated cane juice as an ingredient in their products.
Attorney criticizes Minn. appeals court's decision in wrongful discharge case
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) – A game-changing decision out of the Minnesota Court of Appeals late last month will broaden rights that employees already have in the state and place undue pressure on employers, said an industry attorney during a recent interview.
U.S. SC won't hear Second Circuit's decision on interest rate
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to review the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit's decision in the highly controversial Madden v. Midland Funding case back to New York federal court.
Property owners win class action against NCDOT
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – Approximately 800 members in a class-action law suit won a case against the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and its Roadway Corridor Official Map Act.
Potential there for wrongful death lawsuit over fatal Tesla autocar accident
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – On May 7, Ohio resident Joshua Brown was driving his Tesla in semi-autonomous mode when a tractor-trailer pulled in front of him in Williston, Florida.
Obama nominates Maryland's Chief Judge Barbera for State Justice Institute board
President Barack Obama has put forward the nomination of Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera of the Maryland Court of Appeals to join the Board of Directors at the State Justice Institute (SJI).
Consumer accuses retail chain of phone harassment
LOS ANGELES — A Philadelphia woman is suing a retail chain company, alleging she was sent text message advertisements that she didn't subscribe to.
Attorney not surprised U.S. SC overturned conviction of former Va. governor
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s 2014 conviction on federal corruption charges has been overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.