News from 2016
Credit Acceptance Corporation agrees to issue credit to consumers after settlement with Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) — The Office of Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has announced that Credit Acceptance Corporation will issue credit to roughly 2,100 consumers who used the financing company in the purchase of a vehicle.
Pumpco Energy Services to pay $237,980 after alleged RCRA violations
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) — Pumpco Energy Services Inc. will pay $237,980 after allegations of violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced.
Arizona Attorney General: Western Union has implemented compliance program in area
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a new development in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) agreement with Western Union Financial Services Inc.
CFPB proposes changes to Know Before You Owe rule to help provide clarity
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced proposed updates to its Know Before You Owe mortgage disclosure rule.
Honeywell, Georgia Power commit more than $28 million to help cleanup LCP Chemicals Superfund site
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Honeywell International Inc. and Georgia Power Co., in a settlement with the Department of Justice and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, have agreed to clean up a 60-acre saltwater marsh at the LCP Chemicals Superfund Site in Brunswick, Georgia.
CFPB announces leadership changes within the Bureau
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced leadership changes within the agency, including new employees at the following positions – associate director for supervision, enforcement, and fair lending; principal deputy general counsel; and deputy chief operating officer.
Bloomin' Brands to pay $210,000 after allegations of improperly paying employees
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced that Bloomin’ Brands Inc. will pay $210,000 after allegations it failed to pay more than 2,500 state workers for required training in violation of state law.
Two major food retailers agree to divest 76 supermarket stores to complete proposed merger
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) – Koninklijke Ahold N.V, the owner of Giant-Carlisle and Martin's supermarkets, and Delhaize Group NV/SA, the owner of Food Lion supermarkets, have agreed to settle a case involving competition concerns related to their $28 billion proposed merger.
New Jersey attorney general alleges Just Pups misled customers about dogs' health
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – Acting New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs announced a lawsuit against Just Pups LLC and owner Vincent LoSacco for allegations of misleading customers about the health of puppies sold at his store.
Consumers accuse hair care business of false advertising
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Consumers are suing a Florida hair care business, alleging false advertising that its products can repair hair damage.
California consumer accuses sports betting tips provider of invading privacy
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A Los Angeles County man is suing a sports betting tip provider, alleging telephone harassment.
Wal-Mart: Former employee who complained to EEOC never requested accommodation
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently announced that the retail chain will pay the man, who is intellectually disabled and worked for the company since 1994, $90,000 to settle the allegations of disability discrimination.
Consumers alleges nutritional supplements manufacturers misbranded items
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) — Two consumers are suing nutritional supplements manufacturers, alleging false advertising.
Federal court: Debt relief law firms not exempt from CFPB’s authority
A Wisconsin federal judge recently ruled that the owners of two law firms offering debt relief services may be held liable by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for allegedly violating federal consumer protection laws.
Artist alleges Fresno event organizers violated his freedom of speech
FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A Fresno man is suing California state officials, alleging they violated his freedom of speech by not displaying his Civil War painting.
New Jersey attorney general targets couple who allegedly deceived Sandy victims
Newark, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Division of Consumer Affairs have announced a lawsuit against Jeffrey Colmyer and Tiffany A. Cimino and their companies Rayne Construction Management Services LLC (RCMS) and Colmyer and Sons Construction LLC (Colmyer and Sons).
Apollo Global Management to pay $52.7 million after allegedly misleading investors
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Four private equity fund advisers affiliated with Apollo Global Management will pay $52.7 million for allegedly misleading fund investors about fees on a loan agreement, the Securities and Exchange Commission has announced.
Consumer accuses hair-growth manufacturer of fraud
SAN FRANCISCO — A California woman is suing two hair-growth products, alleging fraud, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment.
Windsor Inn to pay $200,000 after allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced R.V. Associates Limited, doing business as Windsor Inn, will pay $200,000 after allegations of violating federal sexual harassment and retaliation laws.
EEOC targets Wayne Farms for alleged discrimination against disabled employees
DECATUR, Ala. (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against Wayne Farms LLC, alleging illegal discrimination against a class of employees because of their disabilities.