News from March 2016
FDA sparks debate with proposed drug and device labeling changes
Concern still swirls around a rule change proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in September. The proposed regulation would omit a sentence, effectively releasing manufacturers from the obligation to provide labeling for uses not sanctioned by the manufacturer.
FTC takes action against alleged telemarketing scheme
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Francisco Salvat and his companies, bringing a federal court action to stop the alleged telemarketing scheme.
New Jersey alleges Kearny Auto Spa guilty of harassment
TRENTON, New Jersey (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman, in conjunction with the state’s Division on Civil Rights, has announced a lawsuit against Kearny Auto Spa, alleging the Hudson County auto detailing business tolerated workplace sexual harassment of an employee and wrongfully fired her.
Florida woman alleges Smucker misrepresents frosting product
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - A Florida woman is suing Smucker's, alleging it sells misbranded food to consumers.
New York man alleges Hayt Hayt & Landau gave erroneous tax advice
BROOKLYN, New York (Legal Newsline) - A New York man is suing a New Jersey debt collector for allegedly giving incomplete and misleading tax advice.
California woman alleges Chipotle food contains GMOs
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A California woman is suing Chipotle, alleging it deceives consumers regarding the ingredients in its food.
CVS defends its supplements in wake of class action suit; Attorney says industry facing increased scrutiny
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - CVS continues to stand behind both its store brands and its efforts to comply with health and safety regulations in the wake of a class action lawsuit filed over a supplement the pharmacy chain manufactures and sells as a memory-enhancer.
Regulators expanding enforcement reach in data security cases
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A recent Federal Trade Commission settlement with a company that allegedly made deceptive claims about the encryption in its software demonstrates how regulatory agencies are going after a wider pool of defendants in data security cases, a San Francisco attorney says.
U.S. SC declines to wade into dispute over heightened standard in federal class actions
The nation’s high court recently denied Direct Digital’s petition for a writ of certiorari in a class action lawsuit filed against the company over its joint pain relief product.
Settlement seen as unlikely in Uber drivers' class action lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Don’t expect a settlement in a closely watched lawsuit against the ridesharing company Uber that contends drivers should be classified as employees rather than independent contractors, a New York attorney says.
N.H. judge rules fee agreement between AG, Cohen Milstein is invalid
Under the retainer agreement signed in September, the plaintiffs law firm known for its class action lawsuits -- and that has been hired by a growing number of state attorneys general in recent years -- could have earned 27 percent of the State’s net recovery if an investigation into a group of opioid makers proceeds.
Trial dates announced for six defendants in Maryland case
The Circuit Court for Baltimore City has announced trial dates for six defendants in the case of State of Maryland v. Edward Nero, Caesar Goodson, Brian Rice, Garrett Miller, William Porter, and Alicia White.
EEOC takes action against EMS over allegations of gender-based discrimination
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has charged Executive Management Services Inc. (EMS) with allegations of violating federal law by failing to hire a qualified male applicant because of his gender.
EEOC announces $80,000 settlement with FYC International
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that FYC International Inc. will pay $80,000 and provide other relief to resolve allegations of sexual harassment.
Lord & Taylor agrees to settle in native advertisement disclosure case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Lord & Taylor will settle charges brought forth by the Federal Trade Commission that allege the national retailer paid for native advertisements without properly disclosing the posts were paid promotions.
NFI to pay $45,000 to resolve gender discrimination allegations
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) – The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that NFI RoadRail LLC and NFI Industries, logistics and transportation companies based out of New Jersey, have agreed to pay $45,000 and furnish other relief after allegations of gender-based discrimination.
DOJ settles with Hayner Hoyt Corp. for $5 million
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – The Justice Department announced that Syracuse-based Hayner Hoyt Corp. agreed to pay $5 million to resolve allegations its leadership engaged in conduct that exploited contracting opportunities designed for service-disabled veterans.
Washington state court rules against GMA in campaign finance disclosure case
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that a Thurston County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the state in the case against Grocery Manufacturer’s Association. The court ruled GMA violated Washington campaign finance disclosure laws.
Georgia woman alleges Pilot Flying J wrongly puts holds on credit cards
OCALA, Florida (Legal Newsline) - A Georgia woman is suing a fuel and travel center company, alleging it exerts holds on consumers' credit cards without their knowledge.
Florida man alleges MillerCoors uses deceptive advertising
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man is suing MillerCoors, alleging deceptive advertising.