News from September 2016
EEOC takes action against New Image Building Services, alleging disability discrimination
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against New Image Building Services Inc., alleging disability discrimination.
$45 million proposed settlement reached in Arkansas class action over ‘light’ cigarettes
A court hearing is scheduled for November to consider whether to approve the settlement. Cigarette maker Philip Morris USA denies the allegations in the lawsuit.
Stockholder accuses dialysis services provider, officers of negligent misrepresentation
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A stock holder is suing a Massachusetts dialysis service provider, alleging false and misleading representation.
Apria will pay $100,000 in relief after disability discrimination allegations
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced Apria Healthcare Inc. will pay $100,000 after allegations of disability discrimination.
Seventh Circuit sanctions plaintiffs attorney for filing case in Arkansas
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has imposed sanctions on a plaintiff attorney after he filed litigation in an Arkansas state court where the case allegedly had no connection to Arkansas.
Consumer sues over Fieldcrest bed linens
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A North Carolina customer is suing two textile companies, alleging negligent misrepresentation and unfair business practices.
NMOA to pay $165,000 after allegations of associational disability discrimination
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced New Mexico Orthopaedics Associates P.C. (NMOA) will pay $165,000 to resolve allegations of associational disability discrimination.
Arizona AG wants 1,000-plus ADA lawsuits filed by alleged ‘serial litigator’ consolidated
Attorney General Mark Brnovich wrote in his motion, filed last week, that the “clock is ticking” for many defendants, most of which are Arizona small businesses.
Consumers accuse Beanfields Snacks of false advertising
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York consumer is suing a snacks company, alleging false advertising.
Two Colorado residents accuse solar company, financial firm of improper agreements
DENVER (Legal Newsline) — A Colorado couple are suing a solar company and a financing firm, alleging improper agreements.
Universities in the cross-hairs of million-dollar lawsuits
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Three prestigious universities have been the targets of lawsuits filed earlier this month regarding their retirement plan fees. The lawsuits seek millions of dollars in damages.
California man alleges Target Advance invaded his privacy
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California man is suing Target Advance LLC, alleging unlawful invasions of his privacy.
Texas attorney hit with unsolicited call from firm over IVC litigation files class action
Plaintiff John R. MacLean filed his lawsuit against defendants Arentz Law Group and The Johnston Law Group in Texas federal court last week. He contends the firms are ignoring laws on soliciting clients.
Judge won't certify class in lawsuit against New York home health provider
BROOKLYN ( Legal Newsline) -- Magistrate Judge Steven Locke of the Eastern District New York, recently denied conditional certification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the Cowell v. Utopia Home Care case.
California Supreme Court rules retirement is the same as quitting when it comes to a final paycheck
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) -- A retiring employee is considered to be quitting, the California Supreme Court has ruled in McLean v. State of California.
TransAm Trucking denied appeal in alleged retaliation case
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has denied a trucking company's request to overturn a decision that said it retaliated against a former employee who left a trailer on the side of the road.
Fresno artist whose Civil War painting was banned challenges California's Confederate flag law
FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- A Fresno man created a Civil War painting and exhibited it at his county fair this year, but the painting prompted fair officials to contact the office of California Attorney General Kamala Harris because of concerns about it containing a Confederate flag.
Florida consumer accuses telemarketer of telephone harassment
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida woman is suing a New Hampshire telemarketer, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes.
New York City real estate developers settle case involving Martin Act allegations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Real estate developers Jeshayahu Boymelgreen, Itzhak Katan, and Domenick Tonacchio and several of their entities have agreed to settle allegations of Martin Act Violations, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced.
Massachusetts woman sues to stop proposed merger between Aegerion and QLT
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – A Massachusetts woman is suing to halt a pharmaceutical merger, claiming the merger is illegal and in violation of laws enacted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).