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News from May 2016

West Virginia AG asks EPA to stop spending tax dollars on halted Power Plan

By Mark Iandolo | May 28, 2016

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced that, along with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, he drafted a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asking it to stop spending federal tax dollars on the halted Power Plan.

New York AG takes action against Domino's for allegedly underpaying employees

By Mark Iandolo | May 28, 2016

ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that his office has taken action against Domino’s Pizza Inc., Domino’s Pizza LLC and Domino’s Pizza Franchising LLC (collectively, Domino’s), suing the chain for allegedly underpaying workers at least $565,000 at 10 stores in New York.

New Jersey Division of Affairs gives Notices of Violation to 51 contractors

By Mark Iandolo | May 28, 2016

NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs announced that it issued Notices of Violation to 51 contractors in the first quarter of 2016, which could lead to $844,477 in consumer restitution and civil penalties.

United States intervenes in case against Prime Healthcare Services

By Mark Iandolo | May 28, 2016

LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice announced that the United States intervened in a case against Prime Healthcare Services Inc.; the company’s founder and chief executive office, Dr. Prem Reddy; and 14 Prime hospitals in California.

Consumers allege Uncle Ben's package sizes deliberately misleading

By Molly English-Bowers | May 30, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A California man and a New York state woman are suing a rice products company, alleging its packaging is misleading.

Suit claims BHP misled investors about facility safety

By Robbie Hargett | May 30, 2016

NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Investors are suing a global resources company and certain of its current and former officers over claims they made false statements about the company's commitment to safety.

Health insurance consumer claims collusion against Blue Cross Blue Shield

By Molly English-Bowers | May 30, 2016

BURLINGTON, Vt. (Legal Newsline) – A Vermont-based law firm is suing a nationwide health insurance provider, alleging collusion.

Contact lens retailers oppose tightening rules for verifying prescriptions

By Taryn Phaneuf | May 31, 2016

A group of contact lens retailers and consumers stand in sharp disagreement with groups calling for legislation changing the way a retailer verifies a prescription with an eye doctor.

Six customers allege Massage Envy unfairly forfeits massages

By Robbie Hargett | May 31, 2016

SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Six customer are suing a massage chain, alleging it forfeits prepaid massages entitled to certain customers.

New Jersey business accuses Fresh Enterprises, Triune of junk faxes

By Robbie Hargett | May 31, 2016

NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A New Jersey business is suing the owners and operators of a New Jersey restaurant , alleging the practice of sending unsolicited faxes.

Florida consumer accuses cigarette makers of deceptive labeling

By Robbie Hargett | May 31, 2016

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man is suing the manufacturers of a certain brand of cigarette, alleging they mislead and deceive consumers.