News from 2016
CFPB takes action against Santander Bank for alleged illegal overdraft services
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that Santander Bank N.A. will pay $10 million for its alleged illegal overdraft service practices.
Woman alleges All Day Energy Greens product caused husband's death
OWENSBORO, Ky. (Legal Newsline) – A widow residing in Philpot, Kentucky alleges that the Indianapolis dietary supplement manufacturer of All Day Energy Greens sold contaminated products that caused her husband's death.
Galliker Dairy Company to pay $35,991 after allegations of unsafely managing hazardous substances
The Galliker Dairy Company will pay $35,991 to resolve allegations that it failed to safely manage a hazardous substance at its dairy products manufacturing plant in Johnston, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced.
Maryland judge discusses child abduction treaty at South American conference
The Maryland Judiciary participated in an international law conference held in South America this month.
Enbridge agrees to spend $110 million on improving oil spill prevention measures
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Enbridge Energy Limited Partnership has agreed to a settlement and will spend at least $110 million on measures to prevent spills and improve operations across its pipeline system, as well as pay $62 million in fines, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Justice announced. The settlement comes after the company allegedly discharged more than 20,000 barrels of oil in Marshall, Michigan and Romeoville, Illinois.
Delaware provides $2 million grant funding for nonprofits battling recidivism
DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) – Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn announced that the state has set aside $2 million for community-based efforts aimed at reducing recidivism among adults and juveniles released from Delaware correctional facilities. Denn noted that workshops will be held in in August to help nonprofits apply for grants.
Tristar Products, Product Trend settle allegations of deceptive advertising to NY consumers
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Tristar Products LLC and Product Trend LLC have settled after allegations of deceptive advertising practices, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced.
EPA announces $60,000 fine levied against Galvco for alleged hazardous waste violations
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that steel galvanizer Galvco Maryland LLC will pay $60,000 to settle allegations of violating hazardous waste regulations at its manufacturing facility in Baltimore.
Arkansas AG joins coalition asking Congress to rein in recent regulation expansions
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced that she has joined a coalition, which includes 15 states, that is asking Congress to better regulate and, when necessary, rein in federal agencies’ recent regulation expansions.
2 consumers accuse health care products company of false advertising
LOS ANGELES — Two consumers are suing a health care products company, alleging false advertising.
FTC announced industry ban against Partners in Health Care Association
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced Gary L. Kieper and Partners in Health Care Association Inc. (PIHC) have been banned from selling health care-related products and from telemarketing.
Client alleges Charles Schwab violated federal law
SAN FRANCISCO — A Colorado man is suing Charles Schwab, alleging breach of duty.
New York attorney general's tax-related charges lead to art gallery paying $4.28 million
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — International art dealer Gagosian Gallery has settled for $4.28 million after allegations of violating state rules involving taxes, New York state Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced.
U.S. appeals court blocks EPA's 'Regional Haze' rule
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has blocked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Regional Haze” plan, an act his office considers a win for the state.
Justice Department, multiple states fight Anthem acquisition of Cigna, Aetna purchase of Humana
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Department of Justice, along with attorneys general from multiple states and the District of Columbia, have sued to block Anthem’s proposed acquisition of Cigna and Aetna’s proposed acquisition of Humana. The department argues the transactions would unfairly harm competition.
3 state attorneys general target VW for alleged illegal activities
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey and Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh have filed lawsuits against Volkswagen AG and its affiliates, Audi AG and Porsche AG, as well as their U.S. subsidiaries. The attorneys general argue that the automakers sold diesel vehicles fitted with illegal “defeat devices” that concealed illegal harmful emissions.
Advertiser accuses Google of breach of contract
SAN JOSE — A California advertiser is suing Google, alleging breach of implied covenant in failing to protect the plaintiff from fraudulent clicks.
Florida consumer accuses Uber of phone harassment
SAN FRANCISCO — A Florida woman is suing Uber Technologies, alleging the defendant invaded her privacy by violating telephone harassment statutes.
FTC to send refund checks to consumers allegedly victimized by Dolce Group
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will send refund checks to 5,970 consumers, providing a total of $4 million to people victimized by an alleged illegal robocall scheme.
CFPB announces intent to implement congressional changes to GLBA
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced it has proposed to implement recent congressional legislation allowing certain financial institutions to be exempt from sending annual privacy notices to consumers.