News from May 2016
2 customers accuse Fay, American Modern, Southwest Business of kickbacks
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Two women are suing a residential mortgage loan servicer, an insurance company and a privately held financial services company, alleging the defendants unjustly profit from borrowers.
Pension manager alleges HCP, ManorCare misled investors
TOLEDO, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - A firefighter pension assets manager is suing a real estate investment trust, a nursing home operator, and several of their executive officers, alleging they misled investors.
Michigan residents allege Money Recovery collects illegal fees
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Two Michigan residents are suing a debt servicer, alleging it unlawfully collects additional fees.
Federal judge approves Blue Buffalo’s $32 million settlement of false advertising class actions
According to reports, more than 100,000 customers filed claims before an April deadline. They argued in their lawsuits that the company’s pet food products were not consistent with its “True Blue Promise.”
Sen. Thune: TCPA 'showing its age'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The chair of a U.S. Senate committee said at a Wednesday hearing that a federal telemarketing law passed 25 years ago doesn’t appear to be aging well.
California lawmaker to testify before House subcommittee on bill seeking to curb ADA lawsuit abuse
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), who is sponsoring the ACCESS (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services) Act, is
testifying before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Constitution and
Civil Justice today on behalf of the bill he says will help stop plaintiffs’ lawyers
from “trying to enrich themselves on the backs of the disabled.”
SMBSC to pay $6 million to resolve Clean Water Act allegations
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative (SMBSC) will resolve allegations of Clean Water Act violations through the signing of a $6 million agreement, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has announced.
Massachusetts attorney general seeks $600,000 from Cataldo
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has announced her office has sued Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc. (Cataldo) for $600,000 after allegations the company overbilled the state’s Medicaid program (MassHealth).
Georgia reaches deal with Family Dermatology over alleged violations of Fair Business Act
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) — Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens has announced his office has reached a settlement with Family Dermatology PC after allegations the company violated the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act.
California man alleges Eventgrid texted without consent
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California man is suing an online registration and ticketing platform, alleging it contacted his cellphone without his consent.
2 New York consumers allege Dollar General, Dolgencorp sell obsolete oil
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Two New York customers are suing a Dollar General and Dolgencorp, alleging they deceive customers into buying potentially harmful motor oil.
Waters Technologies to pay $199,500 to resolve hazardous waste allegations
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The Environmental Protection Agency has announced Waters Technologies Corp., a Taunton-based company that manufactures materials for laboratory analysis, will pay $199,500 to settle allegations it violated state and federal hazardous waste laws.
Ex-employee accuses Seattle Cancer Care Alliance of wrongful termination
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - An auditor is suing a Seattle health care center, alleging wrongful termination.
Maryland judiciary ranks fourth nationally for civil justice accessibility
The Maryland Judiciary has been recognized as a national leader in providing civil access to justice, ranking fourth in the nation according to the Justice Index.
Attorney: Judge would put Chicago Public Schools' bankruptcy on 'short leash'
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Should the historic budget cuts being planned by Chicago Public Schools not prevent it from going bust, the idea of bankruptcy looms as a possibility.
Corning International to pay $66.5 million to settle price fixing allegations
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — The Justice Department has announced Corning International Kabushiki Kaisha (Corning International K.K.) will pay $66.5 million to settle allegations it fixed prices, rigged bids and allocated the market for ceramic substrates sold in the United States.
New York attorney general urges FERC to examine Constitution's alleged illegal actions
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced his office has petitioned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to look into Constitution Pipeline Company’s (Constitution) alleged violations of federal law.
M&T Bank Corp. agrees to pay $64 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — The Justice Department has announced M&T Bank Corp. (M&T Bank) has agreed to pay $64 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
FTC releases new thresholds for inflation in Franchise Rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it has adjusted three monetary exemption thresholds for inflation in its Franchise Rule.
2 consumers accuse Carter's, OshKosh G'gosh of pricing scheme
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - Two women are suing the parent companies of two clothing retailers, alleging they advertise false savings.