News from May 2016
California consumer alleges FreshDesk offer contains unclear terms
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California woman is suing a support services subscriptions company, alleging it did not clearly present automatic renewal or continuous service offer terms.
California motorist alleges Subaru models contain design defect
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California customer is suing Subaru, alleging certain of its vehicles contain an unsafe design defect.
Illinois consumer alleges Starbucks misrepresents amount in cold drinks
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A Chicago woman is suing Starbucks, alleging it misrepresents the amount of product contained in certain of its drinks.
New Jersey customer alleges Hatworld's terms, conditions illegal
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A New Jersey woman is suing a hat retailer, alleging its terms and conditions are illegal.
California consumer accuses GNC of price scheming
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A California woman is suing an online nutritional supplements retailer, alleging it misrepresented sales and discounts.
Ohio attorney general accuses Prime Technologies of telemarketing violations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike
DeWine has filed a lawsuit against Prime Technologies LLC and operator
Linda Brown Massey, alleging the company tricked consumers into thinking
their computers were infected with a virus in order to profit.
Company wins argument in fight to redevelop Charleston property
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) – A legal battle continues to brew in Charleston, S.C. over the proposed redevelopment of a 1950's-era high-rise building. It's a fight that could have repercussions for developers doing business in historic preservation districts across the country.
New York joins national settlement with Olympus over False Claims Act allegations
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced a joint settlement with the federal government and a coalition of states that resolves allegations that Olympus Corporation of the Americas paid illegal kickbacks to health care providers.
Oregon attorney general settles with allegedly fraudulent company
SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins have announced the state has settled with “Oregon State Compliance,” a company that allegedly sent Oregon businesses a fake invoice meant to look like it was from the state.
Pennsylvania receives $1.6 million as part of larger civil settlement with Olympus
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) — The Office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has announced it has joined with other states and the federal government in a $306 million civil settlement with Olympus America Inc. to resolve allegations of illegal kickbacks. Pennsylvania will receive $1.6 million as part of the settlement.
Ohio targets contractor for alleged consumer sales violations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced his office has sued Columbus-based 5 Star Remodeling LLC and owner Robert Turnquest for alleged violations of the state’s Consumer Sales Practice Act.
North Carolina bans car title lender from making loans in state
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper has announced that a car title lender that does business as Autoloans, Car Loan, Sovereign Lending Solutions and Title Loan America has been banned from making loans in the state.
North Carolina bans Antiquities Vending from doing business in state
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) — North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper has announced Antiquities Vending Company and owner Alan Huffman have been temporarily banned from operating in the state after allegations of repeatedly failing to complete work or return antiques to consumers.
Texas attorney general responds to DraftKings' court action
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a response to DraftKings' lawsuit challenging the legality of paid daily fantasy sports in the state.
Consumer accuses Omega Natural Science of insufficient offer terms
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A consumer is suing a nutritional supplements company, alleging insufficient offer terms.
Ohio attorney general seeks customer refunds from Red Fitness
TOLEDO, Ohio (Legal Newsline) — Ohio Attorney General Mike
DeWine has filed a lawsuit against Red Fitness in Toledo to seek restitution
for consumers after allegations the gym closed without providing refunds to
customers.
N.J. legislation could alter class action litigation in the state
The legislation would allow a person involved in a class action lawsuit to immediately appeal to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court as to the certification or decertification of the class. Sponsors of bill argue the measure will save class action litigants both time and money.
Pre-trial hearings set for State of Maryland v. Edward Nero
Pre-trial proceedings for the case of State of Maryland v. Edward Nero are set to commence on May 10, 2016.
FTC, Simple Pure Supplements marketers reach settlement agreement
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed stipulated court order against Danelle Miller, Jason Miller and 42 corporations the couple controlled after allegations of violating the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act, the FTC Act, the Commission’s Telemarketing Sales Rule and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act.
Haskins Gas Service Inc. to pay relief to 96 Vermont consumers
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) – Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell announced that Haskins Gas Service Inc. will pay $45,600 to 96 Vermont consumers and $15,000 in civil penalties to the state due to allegations it violated consumer protection laws.