News from November 2016
Man alleges Cream of Wheat makers falsely advertise maple syrup as ingredient
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Los Angeles consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against the makers of Cream of Wheat Instant Hot Cereal over allegations it falsely advertises that one of the cereal's flavors actually contains maple syrup and maple brown sugar.
Nevada Attorney General leads 21-state coalition against DoL's new overtime rule
CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) – Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt announced this week the filing of a motion for preliminary injunction and request for expedited consideration on behalf of 21 coalition states in Nevada’s federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor’s new overtime rule.
Court orders Exxon and outside auditor to provide documents to N.Y. attorney general
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced last week that a judge ordered ExxonMobil (Exxon) and its outside auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), to comply with a subpoena issued by Schneiderman’s office in a case involving potential law violations by Exxon.
New York attorney general to introduce legislation aimed at curbing misuse of non-compete agreements
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced last week the introduction of legislation meant to curb the rampant misuse of non-compete agreements.
Court signs $10 billion settlement order in Volkswagen 'clean diesel' case
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced last week that a federal judge in San Francisco has signed a $10 billion settlement, beginning the process for owners to receive compensation for the Volskwagen and Audio 2.0 liter diesel cars they bought.
EEOC announces $750,000 settlement with Schenker after race discrimination allegations
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced last week that Schenker Inc., a leader in contract logistic services, will pay $750,000 after several charges of discrimination were filed against the company.
States settle with Hyundai, Kia for $41.2M
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced last week that the state will receive $1,490,190 from a multistate settlement with automakers Hyundai and Kia after allegations the companies misrepresented mileage and fuel economy ratings.
Mon General Hospital agrees to change insurance coverage practices after EEOC settlement
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced last week that Mon General Hospital has agreed to conciliate sex discrimination charges by employee Kathy McIntire, who alleged she was denied spousal benefits for the sole reason that she is a female married to another female.
Montana to seek damages from Bridger after alleged 2015 oil spill
HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) — Montana Attorney General Tim Fox, Gov. Steve Bullock and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) recently announced an attempt to pursue natural resource damages from Bridger Pipeline LLC (Bridger).
DraftKings, FanDuel to each pay $6 million after allegedly deceiving New York consumers
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced last week that his office has reached separate settlements with DraftKings and FanDuel for $6 million each after allegations the companies conducted deceptive advertising.
Kentucky city settles with U.S. after allegations of discriminating against pregnant employees
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice announced this week the city of Florence, Kentucky, has agreed to settle allegations of pregnancy and disability discrimination brought by the department under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).