News from March 2016
New York business alleges Bear Glass sent junk faxes
TRENTON, New Jersey (Legal Newsline) - A Long Island corporation is suing a glass products company, alleging it sent unsolicited fax advertisements.
Groups argue FCC’s order interpreting TCPA goes too far
Petitioners, intervenors recently filed final reply briefs in their case against the Federal Communications Commission in a federal appeals court. They argue in their filings that the commission’s July omnibus ruling interpreting the Telephone Consumer Protection Act expanded the law beyond its intended meaning.
Third Circuit puts a stop to no-injury class action lawsuit over diabetes drug
The federal appeals court upheld a decision by a Pennsylvania federal court to grant GlaxoSmithKline LLC’s motion to dismiss the case. The plaintiff, the courts agreed, suffered no ascertainable loss.
New York woman alleges price scheming against G.H. Bass & Co.
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York woman is suing a retailer over claims it offers phantom discounts.
Florida man alleges ADT systems not as safe as marketed
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A Florida man is suing a home security company over claims its security systems are not as safe as the company represents them to be.
Georgia residents allege Owens Corning shingles defective
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – Four Georgia residents are suing a building materials company over claims certain of its shingles are defective when sold.
Attorney expects CFPB to release new arbitration rules this year
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A recent speech given by Richard Cordray, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, reinforced speculation that the CFPB will soon release new rules restricting the use of arbitration provisions in consumer agreements.
After nine years, Janssen settles South Carolina's Risperdal case for $124M
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced last month that he and Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals have finally reached a settlement in the state's Risperdal case, ending a nine-year legal battle.
'Castle Clash' maker wins dismissal of class action lawsuit
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A mobile app maker facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that its game was a form of “gambling” won a dismissal Jan. 26 in Chicago federal court.
U.S. SC to hear arguments in case over evaluating patent challenges
The nation’s highest court must decide, after hearing oral arguments in Cuozzo v. Lee next month, whether the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit should handle claims in patent cases arising from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, or PTAB, the same as claims in cases arising from district courts.
Boston Electric to pay $48,000 for alleged violations of Mass. prevailing wage laws
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced that Boston Electric & Telephone Corp. and its owner, Gerard Cardillo, have agreed to pay $48,000 in restitution and penalties after allegations of violating the state’s prevailing wage laws.
D.I.B. Leasing charged in alleged bank financing scam
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – D.I.B. Leasing has been charged in an alleged bank financing scam, New Jersey Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor announced.
Arkansas AG comments on court decision to stay FCC order on inmate calling system
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge released a statement following a decision by the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stay a Federal Communications Commission order.
FTC comments on proposed legislation allowing 'cooperative agreements' between health care providers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released comments on proposed legislation allowing “cooperative agreements” between health care providers.
DOJ takes action against alleged telemarketing scheme in California
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice has taken action against an alleged telemarketing scheme undertaken by KFJ Marketing, Sunlight Solar Leads LLC, Go Green Education and the owner of these companies, Francisco Salvat, by filing a civil complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Court enjoins Surrealistic Sensations from selling alleged designer drugs
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Surrealistic Sensations, an alleged online designer drug company operated by Michael Jamail, has been permanently enjoined from selling these drugs, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced.
Suit claims illegal loan scheme against Ohio servicers
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) – An Ohio man is suing several loan servicers and one of their principals over an allegedly illegal loan scheme.
California woman alleges United Receivables violated TCPA
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California woman is suing a debt collector over claims it tried to collect a debt from her that was allegedly owed by someone else.
Investor alleges G. Willi-Food violated securities laws
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - An investor is suing a food company and several of its chief officers, alleging they made false and misleading statements.
EEOC, PMT Corporation settle for $1.02 million
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a settlement deal that mandates PMT Corporation to pay $1,020,000 and furnish other relief after allegations the company violated federal civil rights laws.